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An enchanting place to visit any time of year. Gardens open 10:00-16:00 daily
Visitor Centre & Cafe

Delve into the enchanting six acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story of one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists - Edward Augustus Bowles. He lived in Myddelton House from 1865 to 1954 and dedicated much of his life to transforming the gardens with his love of unusual and exotic plants. There’s an impressive range of flora and fauna to stimulate the senses each season. Explore the unusual plants of the Lunatic Asylum, newly restored Kitchen Garden, colourful Alpine Meadow and the extensive snowdrop collection which bring the gardens to life during February. The gardens are also home to a beautiful carp lake, a Victoria conservatory and a number of historical artefacts collected and treasured by Mr Bowles, including pieces from the original St Paul’s Cathedral and the Enfield Market Cross.

27/10/2026

Note for our visitors this half term 🍁
We’re not hosting a Pumpkin Trail in 2026 but the gardens are still a great place to visit at this time of year to enjoy nature’s botanical rainbow of colour. Take in our weird and wonderful trees on our new Autumn Tree Trail and make the most of this spectacular season. Trail maps are on sale in the Bowles Tea Room.

Our friends at neighbouring Capel Manor Gardens and Forty Hall have Halloween themed events running this week for all those looking for something a little spooky.

25/10/2026

📣Gardens closure 📣
Due to high winds, the gardens will be closed until midday today, when the wind is due to subside.

The cafe will remain open

We apologise for any inconveniece

16/10/2026

Looking for an autumn day out? 🍂

Head to the gardens and pick up a copy of our Autumn Tree Walk to discover the trees with the most stunning shows. It will make you want to come back again and again.

Plan a visit using and buy your copy of the Autumn Tree Walk in the Bowles Tea Room https://ow.ly/Zap950ZTYGP

14/10/2026

Taking a moment to enjoy the late flowering Red Hot Pokers in the Conservatory Bed 🔺

12/10/2026

Our Christmas events are now on sale!

You can create a masterpiece with our Wreath Making Workshops, soak up the festive feels with our FREE Carols in the Courtyard, and celebrate with friends at our Festive Afternoon Tea 🎄☕

You can book your space here https://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/event-listings/christmasatmhg

07/10/2026

Little glimpse of autumn sunshine ☀️ 🍂

05/10/2026

The autumn colours have returned to the gardens and you can make the most of it with our Autumn Tree Walk Guide 🍂 For £2, you can follow the trail around the gardens to see the trees with the best show at this time of year. Plus you can return later in the season for a completely different display as the season progresses 😍

Pick up your copy in the Bowles Tea Room today 📖📝

01/10/2026

It's and pumpkin spice latte season in the Bowles Tea Room ☕ Today you can pick up this seasonal hot drink along with a slice of pumpkin spice latte cake 🍰 🎃

30/09/2026

Yesterday was a sad day for those of us that love Myddelton House Gardens.

Two of our historic Scots Pine trees that had been part of the gardens since before the early 1900s were felled as they had reached the end of their lives and were at increased risk of collapse.

Records dating to the beginning of the last century show the trees in maturity, so were well over 100 years old, and some of the last from the wooded area that used to inhabit the gardens during the time of their creator, Edward Augustus Bowles. One of the trees felled had been struck by lightning during its lifetime leaving a giant scar along its trunk.

Before the works took place, the trees were surveyed for bats by an ecologist and works were undertaken with care to minimise impact on other wildlife in the gardens.

Although these old friends will no longer be a part of the garden’s skyline, their wood will be used in the Arboretum to create wildlife habitats and seating.

Take a listen to Steve from to learn more about the works and the trees in the gardens. 🌲💚

Address

Bulls Cross
Enfield
EN29HG

Telephone

03000 030 610

Website

http://www.visitleevalley.org.uk/myddelton

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