8th June 2025 – Plant Heritage Fern Day  – Celebrating our National Collections of Ferns. Fern and Plants Sales

On June 8th 2025 we are holding a special day to celebrate our Ferns and we invite visitors to view our National Collection of Hardy Ferns; Dryopteris and Polystichums.  The day will showcase our ferns at their best with fern and plants in our courtyard and cream teas avaiable in the cafe.    Normal admission price applies.

Fern Talks

For those interested in a guided fern talk with fern specialist Julian Reed, this unique experience will take place at 10:30 am and costs £15 per person, which includes admission to the estate.

Spaces are limited and this is a truly special opportunity, so we highly recommend booking in advance. There’s no need to purchase a separate admission ticket — your fern talk ticket covers everything.

Please arrive promptly at your selected time. Please note that the guided walk includes ascending 90 Victorian steps into our Fern Garden, so a reasonable level of fitness is required.

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Plant Heritage members will receive 50% off their ticket price, use the code PH50 and please bring proof of Plant Heritage membership on arrival.  RHS and Canonteign Falls members receive 20% off Fern Talks using code RHS/ CFMember and proof of membership is  required at admissions