Bridge End Cottage sits in the village of Ockham, Surrey. From May to July the garden is open by arrangement through the National Garden Scheme. It is a large garden with plenty to see — from a wildflower meadow and productive vegetable plots to colourful borders followed by tea and cake in the orangery.
Visits are arranged directly with the garden owner, Mrs. Clare Bevan. Groups of 10–25 are preferred. Interested gardeners are particularly welcome and can be taken on a tour by Clare, with time for discussion of plants, Latin names, and gardening tips — what has worked and what hasn't.
Arrange a visitGroups of 10–25 are warmly welcomed from May to August. Tours are led by Clare, with tea and cake served in the orangery afterwards.
Bridge End Cottage's grounds encompass a rich variety of garden habitats — from the formal front garden and productive greenhouse, to a wildflower meadow, damp garden, and a series of vegetable patches. This hand-drawn plan gives a sense of the layout and scale of the grounds.
Explore the garden