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TOAST Sample Sale Friday 11th - Sunday 13th April 2025 This weekend, join TOAST at Kilver Court for a special Sample Sale. Expect a thoughtfully curated selection of womenswear, menswear, accessories and homeware – perfect for a spring wardrobe refresh...

The Gardener’s Diary: Spring at Kilver Words from our Head Gardener, Chris Inchley Spring is one of my favourite seasons here at Kilver. As the days lengthen and the sun begins to carry a bit more warmth, the garden starts...

We’re delighted to announce that our newly renovated cafe is officially open After 15 months of careful restoration following severe flooding, the space has been given a fresh lease of life. From the beautiful interiors, to a new menu rooted...

As February unfolds at Kilver Court, the garden comes to life with snowdrops, golden winter aconites and striking reflections on the newly restored lake. Head Gardener Chris Inchley shares an update on seasonal highlights, from pruning wisteria to preparing the vegetable garden for the year ahead.

Join us at Kilver Court for an inspiring talk by Charles Dowding, the pioneer of No Dig Gardening, sharing decades of expertise in sustainable vegetable growing.

BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time comes to Kilver Court on 14th January 2025, in partnership with the Shepton Snowdrop Festival. Join gardening experts for an evening of tips, advice and entertainment.

Changing seasons September and October are months of transition and change in the gardens here at Kilver Court, so who better to guide us through the goings on of the garden than our Head Gardener, Chris Inchley: As our climate changes, we are...

Easter Opening Times We're delighted to welcome you to our gardens over the Easter period. Our doors are open as usual, and we have a special offer for Easter Sunday. Enjoy free admission on Easter Sunday, 31st March, by signing...

Book Free Easter Sunday Garden Admission Sign up for our monthly newsletter and enjoy free garden admission on Easter Sunday, 31st March. No limits on attendance - every person who signs up will be given free entry. This confirmation will...

A Spring update from Kilver Court's Head Gardener March marks a pivotal time at Kilver Court as we witness the garden's transition into spring. Despite the recent wet weather, we've successfully completed the first lawn cut of the year. Taking care...

Join the celebration of winter blooms at Kilver Court, as part of the Shepton Mallet Snowdrop Festival 2024 Friday 16th - Sunday 18th February 2024 / Free admission Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of snowdrops at Kilver Court Gardens...

A winter garden update from our Head Gardener, Chris Inchley This year's weather has posed unique challenges for our gardens. Early summer brought intense heat and sunshine, followed by a notably wet period. This extended autumnal wetness has delayed our...

  August is a month of beauty in the gardens here at Kilver Court, so who better to guide us through the goings on of the garden than our Head Gardener, Chris Inchley.  "August is here, and our semi-circle parterre borders at...

The Carbon Neutral Drinks Co. coffee pod will be open alongside the Gardens - Wednesday through to Sunday, 10am - 4pm, closing at 3pm on Sundays for August 2023.  We're absolutely thrilled to welcome The Carbon Neutral Drinks Co to Kilver Court for the...

After such positive feedback from Victoria Hilton’s Pop-Up Pilates class, we are delighted to introduce you to Nicky Whitaker. Nicky has been working as a Personal Trainer and fitness instructor for 8 years and is the trainer at Babington House....

We are delighted to be hosting this year’s Pop-Up Christmas at Kilver in aid of PROMISEworks, a fantastic local charity helping young people across the country. PROMISEworks make a real difference to children and young people, and all of the exhibitors from...

Pilates has been highly regarded by dancers and celebrities, since it’s conception by Joseph Pilates in the 1920’s, for its long-term health benefits. An exciting ‘Pop-Up Pilates’ class will be held in the Kilver Court ballroom from Thursday 8th September...

Kilver Court is excited to announce that we will be opening our famous Kilver Court Gardens as part of the Shepton Open Gardens event on June 12th 2022, 1pm-5pm. SHEPTON OPEN GARDENS Shepton Mallet welcomes you to explore just some of its gardens,...

We are pleased to announce that The Kilver Court Gardens are now open. No booking is necessary. The historic three and a half acre gardens that were first created in the late 19th century by Ernest Jardine.  More information and opening times can...

We are delighted to announce the purchase of the Kilver Court property in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. It is our ancestral home. Kilver Court Brewery and the Ship Inn were purchased in 1854 by our great great grandfather, Francis Showering. It...

Our inaugural Pop-Up Christmas at Kilver Court in early December exceeded all our expectations. Kilver Court came to life once more with the festive atmosphere and constant flow of Christmas shoppers. We welcomed an unprecedented number of visitors, all of...