Ramster Gardens — Attraction in Waverley

Surely one of the best gardens for spring azaleas and rhododendrons in the country, set amongst magnificent trees, Ramster first opened to visitors in the late 1920s and is still owned by the same family. The gardens are larger than they first appear, with a network of well kept paths leading around the site through a variety of different areas. From a wooded dell lined with acer trees, to a gunnera glade and the outstanding collection of rhododendrons, it's easy to spend a good 3-4 hours exploring. Some paths are fairly steep, but easier routes are available. Onsite facilities are good, with the Tea House offering light lunches, cakes and drinks. There's plenty of onsite parking with toilets facilities. Dogs on leads are allowed in the gardens and Tea House. Events are held throughout the year, including the Surrey Sculpture Society exhibition which was running at the time of my visit in May. The gardens are open from Wednesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00. Late spring is the best time to visit to see the rhododendrons in full bloom, but it's worth visiting in summer to see hydrangeas and roses, and autumn for the...

Visited here 18/10 with my husband and disabled Son. Had been recommended by friends but had been warned that quite a lot of paths were unsuitable for wheelchairs. Although we enjoyed the parts of the garden that we could access, I feel the entry price was very unfair. My Son was admitted half price but my husband and I were both charged full price for something we could only partly go to, while under 16's who could access all areas, went free. For this reason, I will not be recommending this place to any of our disabled friends and hence the low star rating.

Since this review, Ramster have quickly responded and the matter has been dealt with to a satisfactory conclusion. Since this was my only complaint I would now have no problem recommending the Garden to other people and would now give a 4 star rating instead of...

What an absolute gem of a find. I fell in love with Ramster Gardens from the get go. There is a little cafe situated by the main car park that serves hot food and drinks. The gardens themselves are absolutely stunning with such a vast array of different trees, shrubs and flowers. There are some fantastic sculptures too along the walk. You can pick various routes to get around the gardens but whichever path you choose, you won't be disappointed. It was lovely and quiet also, dog and child friendly and the entry fee is a small price to pay for what waits beyond. Highly recommended. Update: Now that summer is here, the flowers are out and it...