The Story of Gardening
Dig into the history of gardening and explore the human impulse to shape beauty from the ground at our feet. Garden rooms and interactive exhibits transport you to gardens throughout time.
The Story of Gardening makes the perfect stop-off on your way to or from the Roman Villa. Enjoy a comforting menu of light bites, sweet treats and delicious estate-brewed coffee.
No booking needed; simply enjoy at your leisure.
Roman Villa Experience
Discover our expansive reimagining of a Romano-British villa, inspired by the unearthing of a settlement on the estate. Villa Ventorum sits alongside an innovate and educational archaeological museum.
Book your slot on The Newt App or at the Threshing Barn ahead of your visit to avoid disappointment.
Please note, Villa Ventorum is a 20-minute walk from the Threshing Barn. Buggies are available on request; pre-booking required.
The Beezantium
A jewel box, the Beezantium explores the intricate connections between bees, the land and us humans. Nestled in the woodland surrounded by a specially planted apiary, it houses a selection of our wild bee colonies in observation hives.
Book your slot on The Newt App or at the Threshing Barn ahead of your visit to avoid disappointment.
The Grotto
A hidden gem. But, beware, children should take care to not wake the Wyvern that lives here. Discover a subterranean world of crystals and volcanic rock.
Simply ask for a map at the Threshing Barn and discover The Grotto at your leisure, no booking needed.
A Garden for All Seasons
Influenced by thousands of years of horticultural history, take a stroll through acres of formal gardens and perhaps learn something along the way. We share the land with a host of wildlife; you may spot native deer promenading in the woods or Great Crested newts bathing in the ponds.
