National Trust The Courts Garden

National Trust The Courts Garden Share Wiltshire's best-kept secret

Enjoy this classic early 20th century garden, laid out in a series of yew-hedged 'rooms' with neo-Georgian highlights such as the conservatory and temple. Take a stroll in the shade and tranquility of the arboretum or why not treat yourself to a delicious lunch or cream tea in our elegant tea room.

Q. What do sea kale, lemon meringue and black stockings have in common? A. They're all flowering at the Courts in June!A...
02/06/2026

Q. What do sea kale, lemon meringue and black stockings have in common? A. They're all flowering at the Courts in June!

As we ease into summer the garden is getting even more colour, what's your favourite bloom to look out for?

Plants in order: 1. Crambe cordifolia (Greater sea kale), 2. Baptisia 'Lemon Meringue' , 3. Thalictrum 'Black Stockings' (Meadow rue 'Black Stockings'), 4. Iris 'Shannopin' (Bearded iris ‘Shannopin’), 5. Cornus kousa subsp. Chinensis (Chinese Dogwood)

Images: Michael B

25/04/2026

Meet the Courts' newest garden tool, and no offence to trowels and hedge-trimmers but this one has a little more personality.

The robot mower can mow the entire lawn in one night, knows where all the edges are, stops for wildlife (and stray feathers!) and takes itself off to 'bed' each morning to charge just as the garden team arrive. Such a handy helper needs a name, look out for the polling box near its charging port to add your nomination.

23/04/2026

Bees and tadpole spotting in the garden this week. Some plants are buzzier than others, with the bees enjoying this apple blossom as well as the wisteria which is trailing up the side of the mansion again.

What wildlife have you spotted on your visit?

Tulip appreciation post 🌷We've been enjoying a few weeks of these beauties at the Courts now. Did you know each colour r...
17/04/2026

Tulip appreciation post 🌷

We've been enjoying a few weeks of these beauties at the Courts now. Did you know each colour represents something different? Red for love, white for forgiveness, yellow for happy friendships and pink for good wishes.

'Blows the thaw-wind pleasantly, Drips the soaking rain, By fits looks down the waking sun: Young grass springs on the p...
06/04/2026

'Blows the thaw-wind pleasantly,
Drips the soaking rain,
By fits looks down the waking sun:
Young grass springs on the plain...' - Christina Rosetti

Plenty of spots to sit and watch the season come to life in the garden, this one is a favourite in all weathers.

The 'bendy yews' also known as Irish yew or taxus baccata fastigiate. They also go by many other nicknames, according to...
30/03/2026

The 'bendy yews' also known as Irish yew or taxus baccata fastigiate. They also go by many other nicknames, according to what you think they look like!

What's your favourite name for them?

The snake's head fritillary is so called because it resembles a snake, elegantly rising from the ground. What do you thi...
25/03/2026

The snake's head fritillary is so called because it resembles a snake, elegantly rising from the ground. What do you think?

Like many of the wildflowers that once swept across the countryside these are less common than they used to be. Find this patch near the forest school area as you walk from the arboretum.

Today marks the spring equinox, the astronomical start of spring for the northern hemisphere. It's certainly felt that w...
20/03/2026

Today marks the spring equinox, the astronomical start of spring for the northern hemisphere. It's certainly felt that way in the garden today!

Pictured here some of the many varieties of narcissus in the garden, Actaea (orange rimmed cup) and Jenny (swept back petals).

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17/03/2026

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Spring is nearly here! The daffodils have started blooming, with blossom, tulips and the later blooms of wisteria on the...
23/02/2026

Spring is nearly here! The daffodils have started blooming, with blossom, tulips and the later blooms of wisteria on their way. The Courts Garden is open again from 1 March (this Sunday!). Come and take a walk in a garden waking up for a new season.

Photos: Andrea H

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