Sunday, 3 May 2026
Compton Acres
This afternoon the family came by and swooped us up for a visit to Comton Acres garden. It is the perfect time of year to visit, with the acid-loving spring flowers in bloom. There are formal gardens
but the areas that we most wanted to explore were the Japanese garden and the woodland, the latter on a very steep site, run through with small streams and pools.
The Japanese garden is a real treat. I was surprised how quiet the gardens were for a bank holiday weekend. The Boy loved walking across all the stepping stones and small bridges over the water.
We intended having afternoon tea in the café but had spent so long in the gardens that we were too late, it had closed!
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It looks like an enchanting and enchanted place. I love such winding paths, stepping stones and bridges, too, but the formal garden with the forgetmenots is also very pretty.
ReplyDeleteIs it expensive to go in? That would explain why it wasn‘t busy.
Yes, you are correct in thinking that the entry fee is expensive. I find everything so these days and need to stop making such statements as, 'so much for a coffee? My weekly flat rental was less than that!'
DeleteWhat a wonderful garden. Thank you for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed it, Susan, it was just the right time of year to visit.
DeleteNo wonder you spent spent so long there. Its a wonderland
ReplyDeleteYes, we wandered around for ages, it was so good to have the garden almost to ourselves. There was a good plant sales area, very tempting, but by the time we got to it it was also closed. Perhaps just as well as I've no space to put anything!
DeleteWhat a lovely garden. Japanese gardens are full of tranquility and interesting features. I always enjoy the stepping stones at the one I visit here.
ReplyDeleteThe entire site was very impressive, gardened on a very steep slope and I love the various elements that make the Japanese garden such a tranquil space.
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