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Garden Organic Ryton in January 2010

Garden Organic Ryton

A Great Day Out in the Warwickshire countryside

There is something for everyone at Garden Organic Ryton in its delightful setting in the Heart of England. Gardeners, lovers of good food, shoppers, children and those simply looking for a relaxing day out will want to visit Ryton time and time again!

Glorious Gardens

Here at Ryton we garden in harmony with nature. Ten acres of beautifully landscaped grounds highlight the delights of organic gardening.

Glorious arrays of flowers and shrubs are on show throughout the year. We recapture the beauty of a wildflower meadow and a cornfield. Blue seas of lavender and a host of different roses invigorate the senses.

Enjoy coffe and a cake in the Garden Cafe
Time for coffee?

Organic gardens also provide a safe haven for wildlife and are fascinating to visit over the changing seasons. You're sure to be inspired by the ideas on display and the simplicity of this gentle approach. Just relax and enjoy yourself.

Time for Coffee?

We don't just offer coffee; you can also enjoy lunches and afternoon tea in our Garden Café. We serve delicious homemade food all of which is organically grown and much of it comes from the gardens themselves - so freshness is guaranteed!

We are proud of our ability to cater for a whole range of dietary requirements and will always endeavour to meet your needs. On sundays you can enjoy our restaurant, which has a very welcoming atmosphere overlooking the gardens.

Gifts Galore

You can also call into our shop at any time. You will find one of the finest selections of organic food and wine in the UK, also books and beautiful gifts.

Admission is free to the shop, Garden Café and restaurant

Pesticides? - No thanks!

No-one likes using sprays, especially when they don't know what harm they may be doing in the long term to the environment, or to the health of ourselves and our children. At Ryton we show you lots of ways to keep pests and diseases at bay without using harmful sprays.

The Gardens Keep Growing!

Purple irises sweep through the Biodynamic Garden
Iris

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Each year there are new display gardens to see at Ryton Gardens. The new Members' Garden and Members' Experiments Garden dedicated to our members in gratitude for all their support over the past 50 years (open to all). There are lots of unusual ideas to try out - including growing vegetables in containers and amongst your ornamental border. The Flowers for Pleasure Garden is also new and demonstrates how to grow good quality flowers for cutting and drying at home.

Why not enjoy a guided tour of the gardens?
From Easter until the end of September on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays at 11:30am and 2:30pm. There is no additional cost for these tours. Other times by arrangement.

Conference Facilities

We have superb conference facilities. They offer unique private accommodation for seminars, meetings, events and training days. The venue is perfect for all manner of meetings with fine views of the gardens. See the conference centre page for further details.

Facilities for those with a Disability

The gardens, shop and Garden Café are all fully accessible to wheelchair users. We have three wheelchairs available, including two motorised chairs, and there are toilets for those with disabilities. If you would like the use of a wheelchair during your visit, we would recommend that you book one in advance – particularly during the summer months as the demand can be high. To book a wheelchair for your visit please contact the shop on 024 7630 8201. Take a look at our Special Needs Garden or find our more about Growth, Garden Organic's horticultural therapy project.
Guide dogs are welcome.


Opening Times

Garden Organic Ryton is open seven days a week

The gardens, shop and Garden Café are open 9am - 5pm, daily.

The restaurant is open 11am - 4pm on Sundays only.



Admission prices to the gardens

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Admission prices 2009 inclusive of Gift Aid:

Adult £6.60 (includes one child admission free)
Concession £6.00
Additional child £3.30 (age 5-16)
Under 5s FREE

These prices include a 10% donation as part of the gift aid scheme see below for details

Thanks to a government initiative, if you’re a UK tax payer, and you make a donation that is 10% more than the basic entry fee, the government will give us an extra 25% of the full gift aid admission. This makes a massive difference to a Charity like Garden Organic. Your extra money goes towards the upkeep of the gardens and our other activities. The prices above include a voluntary 10% donation, which allows us to benefit from an additional 25p in every £1 paid.

If you are not a UK taxpayer or do not wish to make a charitable donation the admission prices are as follows;

Admission prices 2009 exclusive of Gift Aid:

Adult £6 (includes one child admission free)
Concession £5.45
Additional child £3.00 (age 5-16)
Under 5s FREE

Remember: Garden Organic members enjoy FREE access.

Why not take advantage of our annual membership offers? With an annual Garden Organic Membership, you can enjoy unlimited visits to Garden Organic throughout the year, for little more than the price of three visits.

Admission to the garden is FREE to RHS and Birmingham Botanical Society (BBS) members - Except on Event Days

Please note : Garden Organic "2 for 1" entry vouchers (and similar) are not valid on event days.

Group discounts are available. See the group visits information, groups must be booked two weeks in advance.



Getting to Garden Organic Ryton

Maps and details of how to get to Garden Organic Ryton

Garden Organic Ryton
Coventry
CV8 3LG
Tel: +44 (024) 7630 3517
Fax: +44 (024) 7663 9229

Garden Café Tel: +44 (024) 7621 7723 - Restaurant Tel: +44 (024) 7630 8213

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