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Benington Lordship Gardens

This is a unique garden full of surprises in one of Hertfordshire's prettiest villages. Historians, plantsmen, gardeners, and country lovers should all enjoy a visit.

Attractions at the gardens include:
* Norman castle ruins (Ancient Monument);
* Snowdrops in February;
* Sheets of scillas in April;
* Masses of new and old roses;
* Wildlife lake and water garden;
* Spectacular herbaceous borders;
* Autumn colour and berries;
* Ornamental vegetable garden;
* Chilli Festival in August.

Opening Hours:
Easter, Spring and Summer Bank holidays Weekends, Sundays 2.00pm-5.00pm, Mondays 12.00pm-5.00pm.
All year for pre-booked parties.
Snowdrops 2nd-24th February 2008.
Floral Festival 28th-29th June 2008 12.00pm-6.00pm.

Garden open all year by appointment, please telephone for details.
Free parking. Coaches please book.

Accessibility: Unsuitable for wheelchairs, disabled, or the infirm due to steep steps and terracing. Disabled access free, for limited viewing.

Directions: Tourist signs off the A602 between Stevenage and Hertford and A507 between Buntingford and Baldock.