We are currently open 6 days a week (closed on Tuesdays) from
10.30am to 5.00pm.
This is a ticketed estate. Please book through our website in advance as tickets are limited. We ask that you only arrive onto the estate within your booked time slot, thank you.
After exploring, why not visit our Tearoom where we serve delicious lunches and cakes, all made in house. Or, if you have brought your own, we have some great picnic areas available.
Please be aware that it is Assistance Dogs Only that are allowed in the Japanese Garden and Christie Walk. However, dogs on leads are very welcome to enjoy the Woodland Walk, Lime Tree Avenue and outside seating areas.
Coming Soon
Cowden Halloween
October half term is quickly approaching. Watch out for our annual pumpkin trail appearing in the Garden and lots of fun challenges and crafts available daily.
If you would like to donate a pumpkin (carved or Painted) to our trail please email for more details:
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Dogs and Cowden Garden
"Are we allowed to bring dogs to the Japanese Garden?" Is one of our most regularly asked questions.
In the Traditional Japanese Garden and Christie Walk only Assistance Dogs are permitted.
However, dogs are allowed in the Stewart Woodland, Lime Tree Avenue and Lawns. They are also welcome to join you for refreshments in our outdoor seating area of the Tearoom. We ask that dogs are kept on their lead at all times while on Cowden Estate, thank you.
Welcome to the Japanese Garden at Cowden
"Taki Handa was the first and only woman to have designed a Japanese garden of this nature. The fact that she was appointed in 1908 is of significant interest worldwide."
PROFESSOR FUKUHARA (2014)
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