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The Gardens at Archerfield Walled Garden

Archerfield Estate, Dirleton, North Berwick, East Lothian EH39 5HQ
Kerry Lyall, Head Gardener
Current Openings:
Saturday 9 August, 11am - 5pm (2025)
Admission £6.00, children free.
Nominated charity: Stepping Out Project 60%.
Description: Our gardens comprise a series of themed spaces designed for year-round interest. Explore our perennial meadow with swaying grasses and fruit trees. See incredible edibles in the potager; a productive polytunnel complete with grapevine; colourful cutting gardens and a wildlife area with willow tunnels, stumpery and pond. Our light and dark borders brim with monochrome and textural plants and our new water-saving garden features drought tolerant species in shades of blue, rust and orange. Visit the potting shed, where our artist-in-residence creates beautiful botanical casts and take wee ones on a minibeast trail. Come wander, sit and enjoy. There is so much to see!

Directions: By bus East Coast Buses no 124 from Edinburgh. Bus stops (2nd stop) after Gullane, at entrance to Archerfield Estate then a 10 min walk to Archerfield Walled Garden. By car via the A198 East Lothian coast road, turn in to Archerfield Estate, one minute drive to car park at Archerfield Walled Garden. Or refer to our website.

Other details: Children’s activities: mini-beast trail (free) and fairy garden workshop (drop-in £3). Garden tours 11.30 and 3pm. Homemade cakes & cordials on the lawn, freshly cut flowers, take-away cakes, produce and preserves. Botanical casting exhibition.

The listing location on a map.