Eastcote House and Gardens is a highlight of the local gardening locations. A great place for coffee, community groups, getting garden inspiration or walking the dog or playing with children. Featuring a historic walled garden sublimely maintained by a local Friends Of group along with Hillingdon Council, you'll find lots you can learn by simply walking through it.
The site was the original location of one of two large manor houses. The other was a short connected walk across the way at Eastcote Cricket club. Both have since been destroyed however the site of Eastcote House is marked out with informative signs detailing the areas rich history.
Strolling around the site there and a lot of areas constructed the make a pleasant and relaxing experience. Year round colour is present as well as a cafe to enjoy a cuppa. The fruit orchard is also a highlight located on the outside of the walled garden with a variety of trees some over 40 years old but professionally maintained. There is also a nice topiary garden near the old original dovecote.
One of the top local gastro/traditional pubs The Case Is Altered is a short connected walk through the park where you cab stroll to the cricket club's superbly maintained grounds.
If you're a fan of gardening I would unquestionably recommend a stop at Eastcote House. The larger area of Pinner, Northwood, Eastcote and over to Harrow also have a lot of spectacular...
Read moreA Beautiful morning stroll
The sun was shinning, the sky was blue, my boy and I walking as two 💙 among the blooming flowers of Eastcote House.
You could easily spend a good few hours here, taking in the scenery, admiring the plants and flowers 💐 😄 Not far from Eastcote house, a little bridge that takes you onto a trail, we came across lots of people walking their dogs, everyone smiling and enjoying the Thursday morning sun. Just before leaving we took a quick look in the cafe, some lovely cakes and menu but I had will power and said to my self, next time, also it was very busy, which is a great sign so I'll definitely return for one of those amazing cakes.
My only disappointment is the car park, I didn't realise how small it was and had no idea how busy it would be, I was unable to find a actual parking space, luckily the way people had parked i very lucky, I was able to park. Saying that, at least you don't have to pay...
Read moreLovely and quaint little flower garden, we've visited during late spring through to autumn, when there's still so many varieties of flowers to see. Always bump into lovely people thanks to our 18 month old who seems to wonder past and wave at everyone sat on one of many benches scattered throughout the garden. It's peaceful with the sun shining into the garden to take a moment at admiring the nature and fresh air. The parking is free, though not many spaces, we've generally found parking within minutes. There's also a little cafe that serves hot and cold food and good space for dog walkers, a small nature trail that goes through the tall trees and feels like walking through a forest. A small stream of water runs through the surrounding greens with a bridge is a joy to see and take some...
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