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Daytime

Rhododendrons and Quiet Afternoons

Start your day when the garden opens to see the blooms in their best light before the crowds arrive.

Best time: noneAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 08:00

    Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden

    Arrive at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden right at opening. The spring-fed lake and over 2,500 rhododendrons are best enjoyed in the quiet morning light. Check the seasonal hours for entry.

  2. 09:30

    Heretic Coffee

    Walk 11 minutes to Heretic Coffee for a drink. It is a short hop from the garden and perfect for a mid-morning break. Note that weekday service ends at 14:00 and weekends at 14:00, so go early.

  3. 10:30

    Jerry Lamb Interiors & Antiques

    Stroll 16 minutes to Jerry Lamb Interiors & Antiques. Browse the curated antiques and interiors in a relaxed setting. This spot is open Tuesday through Friday from 09:00 to 16:00, so verify the day fits your schedule.

Local tip

The garden is free in winter but charges a small fee in summer. Plan your visit around the opening hours to avoid the midday heat or crowds.

Check before you go

  • Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden hours change by season: Summer is 6AM-10PM daily, Winter is 6AM-6PM daily.
  • Heretic Coffee is open Mo-Fr 08:00-14:00 and Sa 09:30-14:00.
  • Jerry Lamb Interiors & Antiques is open Tu-Fr 09:00-16:00 only.

Worth knowing

  • Heretic Coffee is open at 09:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Jerry Lamb Interiors & Antiques is open at 10:30 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr

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