Alan Titchmarsh has opened up about an unexpected major life change: relocating after more than 20 years in a Georgian Grade II-listed home in Holybourne, Hampshire. The beloved TV gardener and his wife Alison have moved into a modern property in Surrey, closer to their daughters Camilla and Polly and their grandchildren.
Though the 76-year-old admitted they were initially content staying put, their daughters encouraged the move. “We had no plans to move and then they showed us the house,” Alan shared with Yours Magazine. “It’s in the same village as our daughters and it’s literally a two-minute walk from them and the grandchildren. It was their instigation, not ours.”
The new home, a stark contrast to their previous historic house, is a long, low, contemporary build just four years old with eco-friendly features like air source heat pumps. Alan said the decision “made enormous sense” given the proximity to family.
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The move has brought Alan closer to his grandchildren, who greet him with warm hugs and affection. “I love spending time with the grandchildren. I love that they make a big fuss when you go in and give you a big hug, ‘Grandpa!'”
Along with adapting to a new home comes a fresh gardening challenge. Alan is spending spring and summer assessing which parts of the garden can be preserved and which need redesigning. He calls it “a challenge,” but one he’s approaching thoughtfully and eagerly.
Alan also continues to share gardening tips with fans through his YouTube channel, Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh. Recently, he highlighted a common watering mistake—using sprinkler hoses that wet leaves and flowers, causing water to evaporate before reaching roots. He urges gardeners to water at the base of plants to ensure moisture gets where it’s needed most.
He’s also offered advice on preventing rats from invading gardens during spring. While he supports feeding wild birds, Alan warns that bird feeders placed near hedges or walls provide shelter for rats to sneak in unnoticed. Instead, he recommends positioning feeders in open areas like the center of lawns, making it harder for rats to approach and easier for bird watchers to enjoy the visitors.
With a new home, new garden, and beloved family close by, Alan is embracing this next chapter with enthusiasm and wisdom.