Ramsey Walled Garden is a hidden gem just minutes from Ramsey town centre. Known as the town’s best kept secret, it offers a peaceful, tranquil escape from the noise and rush of everyday life.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- A morning with other supportive volunteers is an amazing space for anyone struggling with their mental health.
- Gentle exercise like fruit picking and selling produce or plants supports wellbeing through fresh air, light activity, and social connection.
- A range of tasks are available to suit all abilities, promoting inclusion, purpose, and calm.
" My happy place "
How to contact
Where to go
Ramsey Abbey Walled Kitchen Garden
Wood Lane
Ramsey
Huntingdon PE26 2XD
UK
What to expect
This one acre kitchen garden from a bygone age was completely overgrown when it was rediscovered in 1996. It has been lovingly revived by dedicated volunteers and was officially opened in 2010.
It now features many aspects of gardening with an attractive Victorian style glasshouse, apple tunnel, fruit and vegetable beds and a herb garden, along with colourful flowing borders that showcase dainty Salvia and spectacular Dahlia beds, all of which continue to be maintained by volunteers. Interpretation boards relate the history of the garden, which is also an beautiful venue for organised courses, group bookings or special occasions.
More information
Follow the signs for Ramsey Rural Museum where free parking is available.
Entrance to the Walled Garden is free and accessed via a little wooden bridge and a grassy pathway, approximately 5 minutes walk from the Ramsey Rural Museum car park. The route is signposted. The grass pathway is liable to become muddy during wet periods.
The bridge and pathway are wheelchair friendly. However, if anyone has walking or mobility difficulties please contact them to discuss your requirements.
Toilets & refreshments are available at Ramsey Rural Museum Tea Room without purchasing a museum ticket. There is also an Eco-toilet in the Walled Garden.
Well behaved dogs on a lead are welcome.
Volunteering
Support is needed in many ways to help care for this beautiful but large garden. Even just an hour can make a difference. It's not all about digging! From welcoming visitors to watering plants, tying back tomatoes, planting borders, or doing a little weeding, there’s something for everyone. Whether someone is an experienced gardener or simply curious to give it a try, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved and be part of something special.
Find out more about volunteering and how to register here
Visiting and volunteering is free
Throughout the year you can purchase fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables grown in the garden, and a selection of hand-made jams, chutneys and pickles made from their fresh garden produce. They also sell a selection of plants, many are from cuttings of plants in the garden or grown from seed in the glasshouse.
Refreshments are available to buy at Ramsey Rural Museum Tea Room.
How to contact
Where to go
Ramsey Abbey Walled Kitchen Garden
Wood Lane
Ramsey
Huntingdon PE26 2XD
UK
