Woodland Walks
West Arboretum
We have some woodland walks to the west of the gardens. These are part of the newer arboretum, which opened in 2006, and there a lot of young trees and shrubs grown from seed collected on expeditions, particularly to China. They will all be labelled in time, but they give a flavour of what the arboretum will be like. Even if you are not interested in plants, they are a lovely place to wander quietly in and enjoy the peace, the birds and the wild flowers.
Map of the Gardens and West Arboretum
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Features of the Gardens & West Arboretum
Silverwood
Howick is perhaps best known for Silverwood, the woodland garden started by Lord Grey in 1930.
The Bog Garden
A very popular feature. It lies north-west of the Hall and immediately west of the sawmill.
Borders & Rockery
These are on the south side of the Hall below the terrace and south of the Tea Room in the East Quadrant.