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.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Opening Times
The Garden at Miserden is open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am–5pm. The garden is currently closed and will reopen on Wednesday 29th April 2026. The 2026 season runs from Wednesday 29th April to Sunday 27th September.
Special Events
Creating Spaces 2026 – Sculpture Exhibition will be held from Wednesday 3rd June to Sunday 2nd August 2026. During this period, the garden will be open every Wednesday to Sunday, 10am–5pm, including bank holidays.
Garden Group Tours
Group tours are available during the garden opening season (Wednesday–Sunday, 10am–5pm, 29th April – 27th September 2026). Please contact the garden for specific tour times and to arrange a visit.
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
The main visitor entrance is at ///exchanges.catapult.cleansed. What does this mean?
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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