Compton Acres is one of the UK’s most important ornamental gardens. Located in the upmarket area of Canford Cliffs near Poole, it’s a fantastic place for a day out. A gold winner in the ‘Best Small Tourist Attraction’ category at the South West Tourism Awards, it was also awarded Dorset Tourism Small Attraction of the Year’ at the Dorset Tourism Awards in November 2015.
Owner Bernard Merna invited us to take a tour – what better place to visit in the Year of the English Garden. We were accompanied by my Aunt who’s a keen gardener and able to ask our guide all sorts of intelligent questions. Whilst I’m a fan of gardens and flower shows, my horticultural knowledge is rather more limited! Created in 1920 by Thomas William Simpson on a wild moorland site, it features over 3000 plant varieties spread over 10 acres. It’s a fantastic example of an Arts and Crafts style garden which..The post Exploring Unique Compton Acres In The Year of the English Garden appeared first on Luxury Columnist.