The Garden at Miserden
A family-run, rural estate overlooking the Golden Valley with gardens dating back to the 17th-century.
Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7JA
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Guide dogs welcome
Most paths around the gardens are gravel, some routes do include steps and uneven ground but there are alternatives. Children must be accompanied and always supervised. There are several benches dotted around the grounds and gardens, which offer the opportunity to take a rest and enjoy the view and the sculptures.
Accessible toilet available near the Garden entrance.
Please note dogs are not allowed into the garden other than assistance dogs.
The estate encompasses 850 acres of woodland, farmland and gardens providing a sanctuary for wildlife and a tranquil escape to allow you to spend time with your family and friends.
From early spring visitors can enjoy beautiful flowering beds, shrubs and fine topiary. Within the walled garden generous herbaceous borders run down either side, with a pergola of roses, stately spires of delphiunium and fine specimen trees nestle together with hydrandea villosa.
Refreshments and light lunch options are available from our food trailer in the grounds.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
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Miserden Garden is a beautiful estate located in the Cotswolds, offering a variety of attractions and activities for visitors. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and facilities available:
Opening Times
The Garden is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the spring and summer seasons. The Garden is currently closed for the winter season and will reopen in spring 2026.
Admission Prices
- Adult entry: £12
- Children under 16: Free
- Disabled visitors: Free entry for one carer
Tickets can be purchased online or on arrival. Historic Houses membership cards are accepted, but registration is required.
Friends of Miserden Pass
The Friends Pass allows unlimited entry during normal opening times for a year. Prices are:
- Single Pass: £35
- Joint Pass: £60
Facilities
- Little Ginger Cafe and Deli: Currently closed for the winter, reopening in spring 2026. Offers snacks, drinks, and light meals.
- Toilets: Available near the Glasshouses and at Butler's Walk.
- Parking: Ample parking available near the Garden.
Events
The Creating Spaces Sculpture Exhibition will return in summer 2026. Dates will be announced early next year.
Accessibility
The Garden has firm gravel paths, but some areas may be challenging for wheelchairs. Assistance dogs are allowed, but other dogs are not permitted in the Garden.
Additional Information
- Guided tours are available for groups.
- Picnics are allowed in the wider estate but not in the Garden.
- Walking routes around the estate offer stunning views of the Cotswolds.
For more information, contact the Estate Office at 01285 821 303 or [email protected].
Group visits welcome, but prebooking essential. Please see www.miserden.org/groups for more info.
Accessible parking
Accessible toilets
Guide dogs welcome
Most paths around the gardens are gravel, some routes do include steps and uneven ground but there are alternatives. Children must be accompanied and always supervised. There are several benches dotted around the grounds and gardens, which offer the opportunity to take a rest and enjoy the view and the sculptures.
Accessible toilet available near the Garden entrance.
Please note dogs are not allowed into the garden other than assistance dogs.
Getting here
Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7JA
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Directions from the South/Cirencester – Take the A417 following signs towards Gloucester. Approximately 9 miles from Cirencester take the turning on your left signposted to the village of Birdlip.
Directions from the North/Cheltenham – Take the A417 following signs towards Cirencester. After following the dual carriageway turn right at the Air Balloon pub roundabout and shortly after going up the hill, take the turning on the right signposted for the village of Birdlip.
From Birdlip just before you drop down a very steep hill you will see a road, signposted on your left, for Stroud (B4070). Take this turning – a very sharp corner.
Carry along this road for about 3-4 miles, when you will see a public house called the Fostons Ash on your left. The road forks in two here; take the left hand fork and 200 yards up the road turn left, signposted to Miserden.
Follow the road through the village of Whiteway. After passing through the village stay on this road, you will pass a country lane on your left, a turning on your right and then another on your left. You will then meet a fork in the road, take the left side signposted to Miserden.
In the centre of the village by the tree, take the road left behind down the hill for 100 yds and you will see signs for the Gardens and car park.
We have a ghost at Miserden, a white lady in her carriage is often seen on the Estate. Maybe you'll spot her when you visit!
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