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Beautiful wisteria flowers in full bloom during May at Capel Manor Gardens.

Marvellous May at Capel Manor Gardens

05 May 2026

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

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Children enjoyed spotting each other’s designs along the trail.

Primary School Brings Fresh Magic to Capel Manor Gardens’ Fairy Forest for 2026 

16 Apr 2026

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.

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Capel Manor Gardens Announces Spring Reopening with New Sponsorship Opportunities and Family Easter Celebration

01 Apr 2026

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.

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Exciting Improvements Taking Place at Capel Manor College and Gardens

05 Mar 2026

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.

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Halloween at Capel Manor Gardens 2025: A spine-tingling October half-term in Enfield

16 Dec 2025

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

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Capel Manor College Granted Provisional Membership with The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)

24 Sep 2025

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

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Remembering Dr. David Gerald Hessayon, OBE

18 Mar 2025

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.

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A Look Back at the 2024 Classic and Vintage Car Show at Capel Manor Gardens

19 Sep 2024

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.

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Late Summer at Capel Manor Gardens – August Highlights with our Head Gardener Mark

12 Aug 2024

Spring is in full swing at Capel Manor Gardens. As the days get longer and we look forward to warmer weather, the Gardens are awash with flowering bulbs and tree blossoms, filling the estate with beautiful colours and fragrance.

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Visit Capel Manor Gardens in Enfield this Weekend for the Historic Herts Heavy Horse and Country Show

29 May 2024

The Herts Heavy Horse and Country Show, at Capel Manor Gardens in Enfield London, is an exciting, annual event steeped in history and a wonderful opportunity to see the gentle giants of the horse world in action.

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