Welcome To Galloway House Gardens
These Historic seaside gardens dating back to 1740 set in over fifty acres of designed parkland that compliment the beauty of the natural landscape which occupies a unique, sheltered position on the shores of Wigtown Bay on the Solway Firth.
The gardens, offer a fascinating network of formal garden paths & informal natural woodland walks taking in a wide range of scenery and incorporating a variety of interesting plants from wild flowers and shrubs to magnificent old trees - including many exotic cultivated species that benefit from an unusually mild climate owing to the Gulf Stream.
Take your time to relax and enjoy the seaside walks and stunning views across Wigtown Bay. The gardens and woodlands lead directly onto the seashore where you can enjoy the large sandy beach at your leisure - beyond you can continue to follow the coastal path to view the spectacular heights of Cruggleton Cliffs and the ruin of Cruggleton Castle.
In early spring the gardens burst into life with an abundance of activity from the first bulbs and blossoms to the chorus of birdsong. The carpet of snowdrops is spectacular – there are more than 20 varieties and of particular interest - followed by daffodils, bluebells and the extensive collection of species rhododendra and azaleas. There is a mature Handkerchief Tree (Davidia Involucrata) that flowers in late spring sharing impressive company with the Eucryphia and Magnolias.
Later, as the canopy of the majestic old trees begins to close, the gardens turn to shaded splendour, with the mighty Beech, Oaks, Chesnuts and Douglas Firs coming into their own. As the seasons change it gives the visitor a distinct alternative view of the gardens & woodland – even in deepest winter the variety of flora & fauna provides an interest that otherwise might be missed.
Discover the walled garden, built on an impressive scale covering nearly six acres that still includes some interesting original glasshouses. The walled garden remains in use, mainly producing a variety of soft fruits.
We look forward to welcoming you at Galloway House Gardens. To guide and assist your visit please read Visitors Information.
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New GHGT Website
Galloway House Gardens new website is now on line and we have also produced a new leaflet in an effort to market the Gardens more effectively. We hope that our site will provide detailed information for visitors and those interested in the ongoing work of restoring Galloway House Gardens.