Sidbury Mill, Burnt Oak, Sidbury, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0RE
The gardens and grounds of Sidbury Mill extend to 6 acres. As well as diversity of plants and trees, it is a haven for wildlife. The gardens range from a perennial, rose and shrub garden, a greenhouse and vegetable patch, to mature woodland through which the River Sid flows. A ‘woodland walk’ encompasses many elements of the gardens through which the visitor will appreciate the plants and wildlife.
Pre-booking available
For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.
Refreshments Tea, coffee, cold drinks, sweet & savoury treats. Seating outside as well as under cover. Refreshments in aid of Sidbury and Sidford Parish Churches.
Admission Adult: £5.00, Children free
Opening times 11:00-16:00
To Book, NGS Booking System
The extensive grounds of Sidbury Mill range from a semi-formal lawn and border garden with a summer house, to expanses of woodland filled with primroses and bluebells in the spring. The mill gardens are surrounded by water with the mill leat on one side and Devon’s shortest river, the delightful Sid, on the other. The area is teeming with wildlife; birds, from kingfishers to buzzards, and plenty of bees and insects which are attracted to the wildflower meadow. A ‘woodland walk’ leads you through the different areas of the garden including specimen trees and places to pause and observe the wildlife. Recent additions to the garden include orchards featuring West Country fruit trees, a fruit cage, raised vegetable beds and a Victorian style greenhouse for growing tomatoes, chillies, citrus trees etc. Chickens are also integrated into the scheme and are a source of endless amusement!
There has been a mill in Sidbury since the 13th century and today it is a still a working water mill. The gardens ‘work around’ the infrastructure of the mill and the wheel can be seen in the back garden. Surrounded by the beautiful East Devon countryside the gardens have been awarded a ‘Wildlife friendly garden’ award by the Devon Wildlife Trust and the owners have received an RHS Banksian Medal for Horticulture.
The garden is a ‘work in progress’ and there is always something new to see.