Page 56 • The HERALD • 19th February 2026 v GROW YOUR BUSINESS WITH THE HERALD v DOWN THE GARDEN PATH Lepe House Open Garden e beautiful gardens of Lepe House (SO45 1AD) will be open to the public as part of the National Garden Scheme (ngs.org.uk) on Sunday 12th April, 1.30pm – 4.30pm. Tea, co ee and cake are included in the ticket price of £10 Children are free and dogs are welcome on the lead. This 14-acre spring woodland garden was rst laid out in 1893. Much of the original structure has been preserved including the Rockery and a Wishing Well. e garden is now known for its mature camellias, magnolias, rhododendrons, owering cherries and dri s of spring bulbs. What makes it unique is its position overlooking the Hythe Flower Club has been established for 35+years. A friendly and inclusive club who meet at Hythe and Dibden Parish Hall every 3rd Thursday of the month (except January), 7pm for 7.30pm. e Club enjoy a mixture of professional demonstrations and in house workshops, all accompanied by tea or co ee and biscuits for an annual fee. If you think this would be of interest please go along for a free visit. You would enjoy a very relaxing and entertaining evening with a chance to win an arrangement in the ra e. For more information email: HytheFlowerClub@outlook. com or follow @HytheFlowerClub HYTHE FLOWER CLUB Solent. It was an embarkation point for D-Day and the “lighthouse” in the garden now marks the entrance to the Beaulieu River. e Mediterranean planting along the coastal walk is completely di erent from the woodland areas. It’s a large garden but some people spend most of their time having tea on the terrace, seeing if they can spot the seals in the Beaulieu River.
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