Introduction
Stone Lane Gardens was the creation of Kenneth and June Ashburner, the owners of the grade 2 listed Stone farm The site is an arboretum and tree nursery located within the Dartmoor National Park.
Location, Area, Boundaries, Landform and Setting
There are two contrasting areas: a woodland area with shrubs, herbaceous plants, streams and ponds, and an open grassy area with birch copses. The site includes the National Collections of Alder trees and wild-origin Birch trees.
During the summer, there is a sculpture exhibition (The Mythic Garden), with over 100 sculptures surrounded by informally-planted trees, perennials and shrubs.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01647 231 311Website
https://stonelanegardens.com/Access contact details
The garden is open throughout the year. There is also a special exhibition from May to October. Visit the Stone Lane Gardens website for more details.
Directions
Stone Lane Gardens is situated in the North East corner of Dartmoor National Park, Devon, England. OS map ref: SX 708 907 (OL28 Dartmoor). Near Whiddon Down, 2.5 miles from the A30 (Exeter / Cornwall dual-carriageway).
For more detailed directions visit the Stone Lane Gardens website.
Owners
Kenneth and June Ashburner
Other Websites
- Features & Designations
Plant Environment
- Plant Type
- Arboretum
Features
- Stream
- Path
- Pond
- Tree Feature
- Description: Copses, mainly of birch.
- Key Information
Type
Collection
Purpose
Ornamental
Plant Environment
Plant Type
Principal Building
Commercial
Survival
Extant
Hectares
2
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Chagford