By Barrie Hudson – 26 August 2025
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The garden of Ogbourne Manor in Ogbourne St George is opening to the public on Saturday 30 August from 10am to 5pm.
The opening is part of the National Garden Scheme, which raises money for good causes.
A charity spokesperson said: “Ogbourne Manor opened as a pop up last year, and everyone seemed to love the garden so another super chance to visit this Saturday.”
The Manor House dates from 1619 and is built on the site of an ancient priory.
The gardens have been extensively extended and improved by the present owners over the past 20 yrs and inc a parterre, swimming pool, tennis court, vegetable garden and stable block.
Roses along the parterre walls and dahlias in the borders are particular features.
Apart from a rich architectural history the house (not open) has more contemporary fame as the address from which the love letters were written as part of the successful WW2 deception featured in the book and film Operation Mincemeat.
Admission will cost £8 for adults and nothing for children.
Further information about the scheme’s events in the Swindon area can be found at https://ngs.org.uk/wiltshire-by-arrangement
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