garden design and landscaping in Cirencester

Bespoke gardens in Cirencester

Cirencester, the capital of the Cotswolds, is a town of Roman roots, Georgian townhouses and the great park on its edge. We design and build bespoke, design-led gardens here: full garden design and build, natural ponds and water features, courtyard and town gardens, and outdoor living. Our work here is design and build and our specialism is natural ponds, not weekly maintenance.

The ground around Cirencester

Cirencester sits on Cotswold limestone over brash, thin, free-draining and alkaline. It suits a drought-tolerant, characterful planting palette and proper soil preparation, and the local stone is the material that keeps walls and terracing in keeping with the town.

Town gardens and courtyards

Much of central Cirencester is Georgian townhouses and stone terraces, so a good deal of the work here is courtyard and small town gardens. A courtyard is its own discipline: every surface is seen up close, so the materials and detailing have to be excellent, and shade, drainage and access in an enclosed space all need real thought. Done well, a small garden becomes an outdoor room that punches well above its size.

Planning in Cirencester

Cirencester has an extensive conservation area and is surrounded by the Cotswold National Landscape, so the rules on materials, frontages and what can be built are tighter than open ground. We tell you what applies to your plot before we start, and point you to Cotswold District Council where a check or application is needed. Guidance from experience, not a substitute for the council's decision.

Talk to us about your Cirencester garden

We cover Cirencester and the surrounding villages, including Tetbury, South Cerney, Fairford and Kemble. Arrange a consultation to start.