Each year the Devon Artists Network organises the Devon Open Studios event. This year it runs from 6 to 21 September, when members of the public have special access to artists’ workspaces and exhibitions. In 2025 Stone Lane Gardens annual sculpture show is part of the event. For more information, please scan the QR on […]
The Three Inch Fools travelling theatre company was matchless again this year with another startling spectacular under the stars as they presented A Midsummer Nights Dream. Shakespeare, but not quite as we know it, was expertly manoeuvred into a new position on the theatrical landscape, with strange encounters formed by unrequited love and quick-change identities […]
Zoe Claymore, creator of the British Rainforest Garden for The Wildlife Trusts, wowed visitors at RHS Chelsea this May, winning the coveted People’s Choice Award. The trustees of Stone Lane Gardens are delighted to announce that on Saturday, 11 October, at Endecott House Chagford, Zoe will give a talk sharing the inspiration behind the design, […]
MUSIC FEST ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR STONE LANE GARDENS It was that time of year again and we had a fantastic line up of local talent to play and sing on Sunday afternoon, 27 July. Many tickets were sold this year, the tea room was open, there was a bar and barbecue and all together a […]
Professional travelling outdoor theatre company The Three Inch Fools returns by popular demand this year to perform Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ in the open air on Wednesday 20 August. Bring a blanket/seat and a picnic and enjoy mayhem, merriment, magic and music at Stone Lane Gardens’ lovely outdoor grass amphitheatre. Click here to purchase […]
The trustees of Stone Lane Gardens are very pleased to disclose that the gardens have recently achieved the much sought after official designation of ‘Botanic’. This has been granted in the past few days by the international awarding body of Botanic Conservation Gardens International (BCGI), based at Kew, www.bgci.org, in recognition of the high standard […]
After several hours spent sitting on a tractor mower this week, Paul Bartlett, gardens manager, has opened up a new and extensive path through our largest wildflower meadow, known as Kenneth’s Meadow. The path provides a continuation of the leafy passage which weaves its way through the glades of Salter wood. From Kenneth’s Meadow the […]
Would you enjoy spending time in our beautiful botanical garden. Join our loyal and friendly Team on a Friday. There is always a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. And we even provide cake and a cuppa! You can help us for a few hours or a whole day. Every week or just occasionally. Meet new friends and […]
The Gardens are now open to the public on five days of the week, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, all year round from 10am till 6pm or sundown in winter. On the two days of the week when the Gardens are closed to the public, Tuesday and Wednesday, a certain amount of sometimes noisy […]
We have reached a milestone in our local charity lottery fundraising. Through lotto ticket sales Stone Lane Gardens (charity no. 1141252) has benefited to date to the tune of £500. Seamoor Lotto is an initiative of West Devon Borough Council to benefit local charities. Thank you to all our supporters for your generosity. Prizes can […]
On Wednesday morning, 1 November, Chagford Conservation Group members visited the Gardens to work on a project planting more trees in the new arboretum. The volunteers managed to put in a large number of rare New Zealand conifers to add to the collection of newly planted birch and alder on the slopes overlooking the Teign […]
Whether you have something to celebrate or someone to commemorate, how about dedicating a beautiful, locally made, wood bench at the Gardens? Or, sponsor one just for you. Your new bench will be placed in our Gardens, meadows or woods for you and our visitors to use all year round. Your purchase includes a year’s […]
We have recently published two pages on our website which offer ways to support Stone Lane Gardens. Please visit our Dedicate a Bench page. There is also an opportunity to donate a day of training for out Assistant Gardener.
The Mail on Sunday newspaper’s Gardens expert, Martin Cox, has written a Gardens page headlined ‘The gardens to warm up your winter’ (4 December, p.81). Top of the list of “10 of the best” is Stone Lane Gardens. Martin says, “This is one of the most atmospheric gardens I’ve ever visited”. Paul Bartlett, gardens manager, […]
Sir Tim Smit honoured Stone Lane Gardens in 2022 by announcing the winner of the 2022 Ashburner Prize at Stone Lane Gardens on 1st July. Sir Tim kindly agreed to ‘cut the ribbon’ to open the annual sculpture exhibition and helped raise our profile with a Press and PR tour. Stone Lane Garden Friends and […]
Last Friday, 17 September 2021, saw trustees and some of our team of Gardens volunteers out in the fields, known as June’s Meadow and Kenneth’s Meadow, sowing by hand on specially prepared land, seeds which will generate wildflower meadows for visitors to enjoy in years to come. We are grateful to the donors who provided […]
Stone Lane Gardens has won the Tripadvisor 2021 Travellers’ Choice Award, meaning that the Gardens are in the top 10% of World-wide attractions that constantly deliver fantastic experiences to travellers around the Globe. The Garden earned consistently positive reviews and ratings, often 5 stars, over the past year. The Award states that “In this particularly […]
Stone Lane Gardens, thanks to a government grant, has been able to install an electric car charging point mainly for the use of staff, volunteers and trustees. Two electric cars can be charged up at the same time. The power is supplied, in the most part, from our own solar array. Electric car owners can […]
Some new, self-powered, lawn mowers arrived at Stone Lane Gardens this week and have started their important new job in Easter Wood.
The trustees of Stone Lane Gardens are pleased to announce that Planning Permission has been granted by the Dartmoor National Park Authority for a Tea Room for garden visitors. The Tea Room will be situated in an old barn and will serve tea, coffee, cakes and cream teas. Details about opening times will be available […]
Our beehives are owned by Blackaller Bees and maintained by Peter Hunt. Peter would welcome an apprentice to assist him. If you are interested in beekeeping, please contact peter@beesindevon.co.uk. Experience would be useful, but is not necessary. www.beesindevon.co.uk
The trustees of Stone Lane Gardens are delighted to announce that the Garden has become and RHS Partner Garden. Stone Lane is the only Royal Horticultural Society Partner Garden within the Dartmoor National park and is just 25 miles from RHS Garden Rosemoor. Holders of RHS membership cards are welcome to visit on any Friday […]
Stone Lane Gardens has become a beneficiary charity of the local lottery, set up by South Hams District and West Devon Borough Councils, SeaMoor Lotto. Tickets cost just £1. Every week the top prize is £25,000 with lots of other lovely prizes on offer to enjoy too. Simply go to www.seamoorlotto.co.uk/support/stone-lane-gardens or scan this QR […]
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