The
tropical gardens are authentic reproductions
of Italian and Japanese gardens with
a delightful range of water features.The
formal Italian Garden has brilliantly
coloured bedding plants, classical figures,
balustrading, and a Roman temple facade.
The Japanese Garden has an informal
setting of oriental plants - maples,
azaleas, pines and conifers, amidst
statues, pagodas, replica buildings
and pebbled and gravelled areas. Within
both gardens are beautiful fountains,
a waterfall and some special water displays.
There
are two koi ponds holding a wide range
of colourful Japanese Koi Carp, with
some over 75cm long. The hand feeding
and talks on these amazing fish is not
to be missed. It will automatically
be given to booked groups. Some members
of each group may be able to hand feed
the Koi.
Koi
talks and hand feeding take place at
11am, 2pm and 3.30pm. An extra session
takes place at 12.30pm on busy days.
Staplers
Road, Wootton, Isle of Wight, PO33 4RW.
