Set behind a towering Victorian viaduct in Shepton Mallet, Kilver Court & Gardens is a space shaped by history, design and reinvention. Known for its striking three-and-a-half-acre gardens and rich heritage, Kilver has recently undergone a quiet transformation — and it’s ready to be seen in a new light.
Originally created in the 19th century by MP Ernest Jardine as part of a progressive model factory, the gardens were later reimagined by Babycham’s Herbert Showering and Chelsea Flower Show designer George Whitelegg. In the 1990s, the site found a new purpose when Roger Saul, founder of Mulberry, made Kilver the headquarters for the brand — restoring the gardens and opening them to the public for the first time.
Today, under the stewardship of the Showering family once again, Kilver has been redefined. A refreshed identity brings the garden’s rich past and creative future into sharper focus, while staying true to what makes the place so distinctive.
Alongside the gardens, Kilver is also home to a small collection of curated brands, including Mulberry, TOAST and Makers & Merchants – Home and Garden. There’s a café serving seasonal dishes made with produce from the site’s own organic vegetable garden, and a growing calendar of exhibitions, retail events and partnerships.
Whether you’re here for an hour or an afternoon, Kilver invites exploration — a place to slow down, look closer and experience something quietly unexpected.
Kilver Court and Gardens
Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 5NF
for the curious. for the creative. for the cultivator.
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