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Elizabethan Gardens
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,130 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in Manteo, North Carolina
Historical site with plant displays & an antique statuary also offers audio tours & rental space.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (252) 473-3234
- Website elizabethangardens.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–5 PM |
The setting
“It is not a large botanical garden, but it packs in a lot in the space it has.”
“Very beautiful from the moment you walk in, favorite parts were the overlook, rose garden and sensory cottage.”
“Every section feels thoughtfully designed, with something new to see around each corner—from colorful seasonal blooms to charming statues and fountains.”
Amenities couples mention
“Wonderful quiet walk around fountains, trees, statues, views of the water, greenhouses, gazebos, and many different well curated plants and flowers.”
“Very beautiful from the moment you walk in, favorite parts were the overlook, rose garden and sensory cottage.”
“Wonderful quiet walk around fountains, trees, statues, views of the water, greenhouses, gazebos, and many different well curated plants and flowers.”
“Every section feels thoughtfully designed, with something new to see around each corner—from colorful seasonal blooms to charming statues and fountains.”
“If you have a wheelchair, scooter, or other mobility aid, please note that tree roots have grown underneath some of the paved and stone walkways creating bumps.”
What couples say again and again
“If you’re looking for a peaceful and beautiful place to visit in the Outer Banks, I highly recommend the Elizabethan Gardens on Roanoke Island.”
“🌿🌸 The gardens are incredibly well maintained and full of vibrant flowers, towering trees, and winding paths that make it perfect for a relaxing walk.”
Getting married at Elizabethan Gardens
Elizabethan Gardens comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.