Amersfort Garden Tour

This introductory talk and guided tour of the gardens gives visitors a rare opportunity to see Ernest Willmott's early 20th century design and garden layout, with its steps and terraces, a great deal of which remains intact. We shall also learn of the colour scheme which Gertrude Jekyll planned for the all-year round effect. The aim of the design was to blend into the surrounding countryside.

Timings

Tuesday 15 September:

1030 & 1400

Location & directions

Amersfort Hall, The Common, Potten End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2QF

Directions:

Amersfort Hall is situated on the main road between Berkhamsted and Potten End. Look for the white posts near the speed restriction signs. Drive down to the main house and park in the car park to the left.

Contact on day:

Sandra Jenkins

Telephone number:

+447942321901

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Booking via Eventbrite 10.30am - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/berkhamsted-open-days-amersfort-hall-garden-tour-tickets-1986560939246 14.00pm - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/berkhamsted-heritage-open-days-amersfort-garden-tour-tickets-1986559873057 Please advise if you cannot attend on the day.

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk

Booking opens:

17 Aug 2026 09:00 AM

Booking closes:

14 Sep 2026 05:00 PM

Accessibility details

There are a number of steps so stout shoes are recommended This tour of the gardens (only) is not really suitable for anyone with significant mobility issues. Paths are uneven in places and slippery if wet. There are steep steps down to some parts of the gardens.

Additional information

The house is 'Grade II* listed' and the gardens were designed by Ernest Willmott for W.S. Cohen in 1911. It is described and illustrated in his English House Design of that year. It is mentioned in several books produced by the Hertfordshire Gardens Trust . Planting design was supplied by Gertrude Jekyll. There is very little of the original planting left as the garden is open to local deers.

Max number of people:

20

Estimated duration:

1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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