If Glastonbury Festival in nearby Pilton isn’t your scene, come and experience a completely different side of Glastonbury: a visual and fragrant delight with exciting gardens and afternoon tea.

  The stunning garden at Coombe House in Bove Town, Glastonbury, will be open for public viewing on Sunday June 30 as part of the National Open Garden Scheme.

  It is the culmination of the vision of Colin Wells-Brown back in 1992, when it was a virtually barren site of bare soil and muddy puddles. Alan Gloak has made it his mission to see the dream come to fruition.

  The resulting tiered, south-facing garden is an oasis of calm, designed to highlight the charming views towards the hills and the Tor, and reflect the diverse and eclectic nature of Somerset.

  Although a relatively young garden, it shows remarkable architectural maturity. Careful and creative planting provides year-round interest while different corners take advantage of each part of the day. There are two acres of tender and unusual plants, a walled formal garden, a kitchen garden, an orchard, a nut walk and cider walk, herbaceous and romantic shrubs, elegant grasses, a jungle and tropical beds. There are water features and pergolas, terraces and Gothic arches. There is even an ongoing temple construction.

  Open from 2:30 to 6pm on Sunday, a tea and cake stall will provide refreshments throughout the afternoon, and plant and garden produce will be available to buy. Dogs are welcome and there is wheelchair access.

  The Tor Bus runs from Glastonbury Town Hall and drops off 20 yards from Coombe House. [Be aware that parking in the Bove Town area is just about impossible: bus or feet are best. —Ed.]

  Entrance is £4, which goes towards the National Garden Scheme, and all proceeds from plants and refreshments will go to the Somerset sports charity TS5C

Coombe House, 102 Bove Town, Glastonbury, BA6 8JG — coombehouse.org