Visit to Dan Pearson’s private garden, north of Bath

Friday 25 June 2027

We have been lucky enough to secure a group visit to the private garden of landscape designer Dan Pearson, and his partner Huw Morgan.  The two-and-a-half to three-hour garden visit will be led by Dan.

The visit will include an introduction where Dan explains the history of the property, his approach to land management and the creation of the gardens. Dan then takes the group around the garden spaces near the house, explaining key approaches to each area. The sand garden, where Dan is planting Mediterranean-climate plants directly into 100mm depth of grit sand, will be of particular interest to many members.

Dan then takes the group further out into the wilder gardened areas and down to a new wildlife pond, created a few years ago. Members can then wander freely and ask Dan questions. The afternoon will conclude with a soft drink, tea or coffee, plus home-made biscuits or cake.

There is no parking available at the garden, so the meeting point for this visit will be at a location nearby. A minibus will transport the whole group to and from the garden.

For those arriving by car, the meeting point will be within easy reach of the M4 junction 18.

For those using public transport, Bath Spa is the nearest railway station, and transport will be arranged from the station to the meeting point. There will be an additional cost for this transport. 

Meeting point: tbc

Meeting time: 1:30pm (return to meeting point approx. 5:15pm)

Maximum number in group: 19

Cost: £50  (including minibus from the meeting point to/from the garden)

Accessibility: The property is set in a hilly, agricultural landscape, and although the main garden spaces are generally set out on one level there are steps (without handrails), slopes and frequent changes of level. The wilder garden areas, including the wildlife pond, are only reachable by walking through rough pasture. Due to the topography, unfortunately not all areas of the property are accessible to those with mobility issues.  

Clothing: You are advised to wear sturdy footwear, and clothing that is adaptable to changing weather conditions.

For further information: contact Anne Keenan anne@annekeenan.co.uk

Booking Form

Please note that MPG events are open to members of MPG and its sister organisations only.

Bank Transfer

By bank transfer with reference DAN PEARSON
Sort Code 40 40 32
Account 5161 4002
Account name: Mediterranean Plants and Gardens
IBAN GB63 HBUK 4040 3251 6140 02

Euros

If you wish to pay by bank transfer in euros, please contact David Mason