The formal gardens and parkland at Oldway Mansion are Grade II listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens. The gardens and Oldway Mansion are often referred to as the Jewel in the Crown of Torbay. This 17 acre gardens were laid out on an Italian theme by the French landscape gardener Achille Duchesne.

The Rock Garden and Grotto at Oldway were constructed between 1900 and 1902 and were built by FW Meyer. He was one of the foremost rock garden designers of the time.

There are numerous flower and shrub borders, planted with sustainable long-flowering plants, as well as many unusual and interesting trees, bushes, palm trees and exotic plants, including several subtropical species, which grow well in our sheltered and warm climate.

Oldway Gardens are open 24/7 the grounds have been looked after by the Oldway Gardens Volunteer Group.

Facilities

Depending on the time you visit, a cafe, plant stall and tea hut may be open, all run by volunteers.

AddressOldway Mansion, Torquay Road, Paignton, TQ3 2TY

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