In the 1970’s, a decision was taken, at the suggestion of Sir Gordon Russell, that the best way to mark the centenary of Wilson’s birth was to create a garden as a permanent memorial. The town acquired the lower half of the large Vicarage garden in 1980, which fronts onto the main street with a splendid view of the church tower to the rear. The garden was laid out after a design by the Landscape Architect, Sir Peter Shepheard, with plants selected from the 1,200 or so that Wilson had introduced. Money was raised locally, and many of the plants were generously donated by both individuals and nurseries.
On 31st May 1984, the garden was opened by the well known broadcaster and plant hunter, Roy Lancaster. An Acer davidii was planted by Wilson’s grand-daughter, Mrs Barbara Abbott.
The garden is in the heart of Chipping Campden and is open daily from dawn to dusk. Entry is free but there is a donations box beside the gate. We ask you to leave a donation of whatever size to help fund the upkeep of the garden.
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Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Anne Chambers, a Wilson Garden Trustee, is the third generation of women gardeners at Kiftsgate. Set on an escarpment and famed for its roses.
Hidcote Manor Garden
Lawrence Johnston's garden (now owned by the National Trust) is divided into a series of "outdoor rooms" each with its own character.
Upton Wold
The hidden garden of the Cotswolds has an exceptional collection of trees, shrubs and plants including a National Collection of Juglans (Walnut).
Mill Dene
A romantic story of a young couple falling in love with each other and a beautiful Cotswold stone water mill.
Bourton House Garden
An award winning three acre garden surrounding a fine 18th century Manor House
Batsford Arboretum
The 55 acre estate contains almost 3,000 trees especially Japanese maples, magnolias and pines.