A large, 1 acre garden of traditional and contemporary beds. A pretty beck runs through the lower garden with a Japanese style bridge and large rhododendrons. Many choice trees can be seen throughout the garden, Japanese acers, white birches and a growing rowan collection. A long herbaceous border, grassed areas and gravelled paths lead to a formal garden and potager. Opens Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th May.
This 2 acre woodland garden in the tranquil Winster valley has extensive views to the Pennines. The four season garden, restored since 2003, inc expanses of rock planted sympathetically with grasses, unusual trees and shrubs, climaxing for autumn colour. There are native hedges and areas of plant rich meadows. Opens Sunday 5th and Monday 6th May.
A relaxed, wildlife friendly 2 acre farmhouse garden, designed and maintained on organic principles. Transitions from a formal garden, featuring yew hedges and herbaceous planting, through to a wildlife pond, arboretum, small vegetable garden, and an orchard, and out to meadows and the greater landscape. Long views with seating and viewpoints throughout. Some steep slopes and steps. Opens Sunday 12th May.
A valley of quality gardens of very varied size and styles mostly around old stone cottages. Smaller and larger cottage gardens, courtyards and containers, woodland walks, exuberant borders, frogs, pools, colour and texture throughout. Spring bluebells, azaleas and wisteria. Home-made teas and sometimes live music at the school where the children create gardens annually within the main school garden (RHS award). Opens Sunday 19th May.
2 acres of mature, south facing gardens. A good mix of formal and informal planting inc topiary features, herbaceous and shrub borders, wildflower areas, stream leading to a large pond and developing arboretum. Rose garden, rockery, topiary terrace borders, ha-ha. Productive, walled kitchen garden c1862, a wide assortment of fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, cobnuts and herbs. Opens Sunday 19th May.
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 Thursday 23rd May.
4 acre garden combining formal areas, shrubberies and woodland, dissected by the River Irt which can be crossed by a suspension bridge. In spring the garden is vibrant with azaleas and rhododendrons, in summer by an impressive collection of colourful hydrangeas. Set in the heart of the Wasdale valley the garden has an unforgettable backdrop of the Screes and the high Lakeland fells. Opens Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May.
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 25th and Sunday 26th May.
Flower arrangers and plantsman’s garden. Extending to approx 5 acres. Inc mature herbaceous borders, pergola, ponds and planting of disused railway siding providing home to wildlife. Many variegated and unusual plants. Varied areas, planted for all seasons, south facing, some gentle slopes, ever changing. Opens Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May.
Approx 1¼ acre garden with views to Farleton Knott and Lakeland hills. Unusual trees and shrubs, plus perennial borders. Architectural pruning, greenhouse, polytunnel with tropical plants, cottage gravel garden and vegetable plot. Fabulous display of colour most of the year. New for 2024, NorthStar Botanical Flower Farm with a polytunnel and greenhouse. Opens Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May.
Unorthodox organically run garden,the wild and natural alongside provision of owners’ fruit, vegetables and firewood. Idyllic riverside setting, 5 acres to explore inc wooded riverbank with hand-crafted seats. Large vegetable and soft fruit area, following no dig and permaculture principles. Opens Sunday 26th May.
1½ acre part-walled country garden set around C18 former vicarage. Several defined areas have been created by hedges, each with its own theme and linked by intricate cobbled pathways. Relaxed natural planting in a formal structure. Rural setting with fine views across to Farleton Fell. Large collection of auriculas with displays during the season. Opens Sunday 26th May.
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