Woodfall, known as Galloway’s “Secret Garden”, is an atmospheric 18th Century walled garden. The walls and surrounding woodland provide shelter and give a sense of security, serenity and seclusion…
The late-18th-century walled garden, once associated with Glasserton House, is divided into three equal areas by internal walls. It still contains some original buildings and has been revitalised in the late-20th century into an ornamental garden, featuring mixed borders, a parterre, a productive potager and a woodland area.
The garden has been thoughtfully restored to provide year-round interest. It contains many mature trees and shrubs, including some less common species, herbaceous borders and shrub roses which surround the foundations of original greenhouses, grass borders, a parterre, extensive beds of fruit and vegetables, a herb garden and a small woodland walk. This unusual garden is well worth a visit.
Woodfall Gardens are owned and maintained by Ross and Liz Muir and are open on an occasional basis to the public. www.woodfall-gardens.co.uk
Tel: 01988 500 692 Email: enquiries@woodfall-gardens.co.uk
Visits to the garden at other times can be arranged by email: woodfallgardens@btinternet.com
How to get there from The Old Smiddy: 0.8 miles (2 mins) via A747 Travel via the A747. The garden is behind the church. Parking is on the quiet lane beside the gardens or at the church. What3words:undivided.crumples.eaten
