Run by volunteers of the Lakeland Horticultural Society to promote knowledge of gardening in Lakeland conditions. On fellside overlooking Windermere, the 10 acres provide year-round interest. 6 National Collections plus collections of hydrangeas and roses. Walled garden hosts colourful mixed borders and island beds. Rock garden, alpine beds and display houses. Opens Thursday 4th July.
1 acre, windy garden below fell, round C18 farmhouse and outbuildings. Fine views. Tiny stream, large pond. Herbaceous, gravel, alpine and shade areas, bulbs in grass. Wide range of plants, many unusual. Relaxed planting regime, lively plant combinations. Run on organic lines. Opens Sunday 7th July.
More Cornwall than Cumbria, according to Country Life, a colourful 4 acre garden filled with exotic and rare plants, with dramatic views over Morecambe Bay. Outstanding features inc the Orangery, the Japanese garden with infinity pool, the Italian terraces and the restored Victorian kitchen garden. Dahlias, cannas and colourful exotica are a speciality. Opens Sunday 7th July.
5 acre country garden bordered by the banks of the River Eden with stunning views. Many fine conifers, acers and rhododendrons, herbaceous borders, hostas, ferns, grasses, heathers and several hundred roses. Four formal ponds plus rock pool. Opens Sunday 7th July.
A unique nursery and garden designed and built over the past 35 yrs. The gardens inc lawns, flowing perennial borders, rare and unusual shrubs, trees, a small orchard and a kitchen garden. A natural stream runs into a small lake, a haven for wildlife and birds. At the head of the lake stands a small frescoed chapel designed and built by the owner for family use. Opens Thursday 11th July.
Relaxing 300ft cottage style garden backing on to sheep fields with views to Blackcombe and the Coniston hills. Designed to be wildlife friendly and cope with the exposed site and salt laden winds for which Walney is renowned. Wildlife pond, woodland area, herbaceous borders, vegetable and fruit beds, two summerhouses and many seating areas; plus a slate scree front garden. Opens Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st July.
Traditional Lake District garden that has been redesigned and replanted. A series of terraces lead down to the River Leven and wooded area. Inc a rose garden, cutting garden, dell area, rock terrace, herbaceous borders and many interesting mature shrubs. Opens Saturday 20th July.
A group of 3 diverse gardens in the lovely medieval village of Cartmel, all within easy reach of one another. Greencroft is a garden of parkland with various species of trees with herbaceous borders. Laburnum Cottage is a small, compact walled garden with views of the C12 Priory Church. The garden is in 3 parts; small front to the roadside, rear garden planted with a cottage style approach and a side garden with raised cutting flower beds and vegetables. The Rowans is a beautiful garden of shrubs and herbaceous plants around 4 lawns with a large selection of pots many containing hostas. Opens Sunday 21st July.
Forty acres of park, woodland and gardens to explore. The formal Thomas Mawson garden has fine examples of herbaceous planting, seasonal displays and magnificent views of the Lakeland Fells. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere created in the Quiet Garden with informal planting around the pond and stunning views of the waterfalls from The Grot, the UK’s first viewing station. Opens Sunday 21st July.
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