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Capel Manor College and Gardens is celebrating the success of the 2026 Herts Heavy Horse and Country Show, held at Capel Manor Gardens in Enfield on Sunday 7 June. The event was the College's busiest heavy horse show ever, attracting record numbers of visitors and exhibitors.

June is the perfect time to experience the spectacular rose displays at Capel Manor Gardens, with over 50 varieties blooming across 30 acres of beautiful gardens.

May has brought the gardens to life in full colour, with warm, dry weather encouraging an early and particularly vibrant display across many areas. From cascading climbers to bold structural blooms, there is something to discover around every corner, and now is one of the best times to explore the gardens at their seasonal peak.  … Continued

A creative partnership between Capel Manor Gardens and Capel Manor Primary School has once again brought a touch of magic to the much-loved Fairy Forest in Enfield.

The new entrance and teaching facilities will enhance the experience of our students and visitors and also reflect our strong commitment to sustainability, accessibility and high-quality learning environments.

The new entrance and teaching facilities will enhance the experience of our students and visitors and also reflect our strong commitment to sustainability, accessibility and high-quality learning environments.

This October half-term we welcomed Over 4,500 visitors to our Gardens for a number of Halloween activities! As well as the return of our popular family Halloween-themed event and our ghostly gardens trail-only days, we also launched exclusive haunted history tours of the 17th century Georgian Manor House and twilight gardens tours for adults. Throughout … Continued

Capel Manor College is delighted to announce that our Enfield Campus – home to a mini zoo with an impressive collection of over 75 species – has become a provisional member of The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA). The professional body represents the best zoos and aquariums in the UK and … Continued

Dr. David Gerald Hessayon, OBE, who passed away on 16 January 2025 at the age of 96, was instrumental in the development and success of Capel Manor College and Gardens. Renowned globally for his "Expert" series of gardening books, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2008 with over 50 million copies sold, Dr. Hessayon's contributions extended far beyond authorship.

On Sunday 1 September 2024, Capel Manor Gardens hosted its annual Classic and Vintage Car Show, a day brimming with automotive nostalgia and timeless charm.