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The Japanese Garden at Cowden

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The Japanese Garden at Cowden

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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. 

What's on

Halloween Pumpkin Trail
(19th - 27th October)

Join us and follow our pumpkin trail created by Cowden staff and Volunteers. Included with Garden Entry tickets.
What's On

Japanese Garden Tours (Fridays and Saturdays)

During our Spring/Summer season we offer free tours of the Japanese garden on Fridays and Saturdays. Spaces are limited and are booked on a first come first serve basis when checking in on the day. There are two tours each day (12.30pm and 2pm) and entry tickets must already be booked for entry onto the Estate.
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Autumnal Colours

The garden is full of gorgeous reds, oranges and yellows. Catch the Autumn colours whilst they last! PHOTO CREDIT: THE YORKSHIRE WILDFLOWER

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.

WORKSHOPS

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Traditional Christmas Wreaths Workshop (15/12/2024)
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Festive Paper Folding Workshop (30/11/2024)
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Introduction to Sashiko Workshop (01/12/2024) Afternoon
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Introduction to Sashiko Workshop (01/12/2024)
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Introduction to Kintsugi Workshop

Welcome to the Japanese Garden at Cowden

Footage supplied by: Chris Lawlor

"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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