The owner, a professional garden designer, has used curved paths and a variety of structural hedges to enclose spaces, each with a distinct feel. The planting is mixed shrubs and perennials with tulips and other bulbs providing additional impact in May. In June the roses will be at full volume along with perennials such as lupins, peonies, astrantias, salvias and hardy geraniums. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 26 September for groups of between 5 and 25.
Beautiful country garden with many attractive features inc a laburnum tunnel, rose and wisteria domes, old workmen’s hut, wildlife pond. Take a walk through the 10 acres of woodland and glades to a ½ acre lake. Organic vegetable garden. See the lovely wisteria pergola in May and wild orchids and rose meadow in June. Plenty of seating to enjoy home-made cakes. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 21 June for groups of between 5 and 30.
This hillside site features two acre garden and lawns and three acre woodland with paths, with a bridge over a stream connecting the two. There are three linked ponds with raised stone-walled beds featuring seasonal planting from early spring through the summer and into the autumn. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 9 June to 22 August for groups of between 15 and 30.
Three times winners of the Best Back Garden over 80 sqm, and also twice winners of Best Front Garden, Best Container Garden and Best Hanging Basket in Chesterfield in Bloom. Well established perennial borders inc helenium, monardas, phlox, grasses, acers. Rockery and many planters containing acers, pelargoniums, ferns and hostas. Large shady pergola with acers, hostas and ferns. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 July to 16 August for groups of between 10 and 25.
A large and wonderfully diverse garden with lots of separate areas of interest and thoughtful planting throughout. The unusual sculptures and renowned home-made teas make for a memorable visit. Overflowing borders and a surprise round every corner. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to October for groups of between 5 and 40.
A large garden, with swathes of daffodils in the orchard during spring. Extensive wildflower planting along edge of wood features aconites, snowdrops, wood anemones, fritillaries and dog tooth violets. Other parts of garden will have hellebores and early camellias. In the summer, the large flower borders and rose trellises give much colour, and the vegetable and fruit gardens are at their peak. A steep drive and two flights of steps to access the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 February to October for groups of up to 16.
Plantwomans garden, developed over 25yrs to inc collections of hardy geraniums, agaves, ferns, persicaria and grasses. The garden has a quirky mix of salvage items. A wild lawn is a work in progress, a small rockery, upcycled garden room with mature grapevine, mixed borders and a large patio with displays of succulents. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 17 May to 24 August for groups of up to 15.
Former ancestral Georgian Home of the Meynell family, the gardens focus on sustainability, organic and wildlife friendly themes. There is a tropical style garden, ponds, hostas, fruits, C18 potting shed, veteran yew tree and hillside terraced garden of wildflowers and trees with a curved stone path incorporating reclaimed sleepers. A stoned path by the upper woodland overlooks the gardens below. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to October for groups of up to 15.
Mature garden with lawns, borders packed full with perennials, shrubs and small trees, tropical planting and hot border. Ornamental and wildlife ponds, greenhouse with different varieties of tomato, cucumber, peppers and chillies. Well-stocked vegetable plot. Gravel area and large patio with container planting. Opens for By Arrangement visits from July to August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Beautiful view of Melbourne Pool from balustraded terrace running length of 1829 house. Garden drops steeply by paths or steps to lawn with herbaceous borders and bank of some 60 shrubs. Numerous paths lead to different areas of the garden, providing varied planting opportunities inc a bog garden, glade, shrubbery, grasses, herb and kitchen garden, rose tunnel, arbour, orchard and small woodland. Opens for By Arrangement visitsnull to 19 December for groups of 10+.
Beautiful large garden in rural Derbyshire, wonderful countryside views. Wander among the pines, weeping birches, acers, oaks and beeches. Many camellias, shrubs, hellebores and spring bulbs. Spectacular mixed beds and borders, ornamental grasses, lily pond, rock garden, cascades and alpines. Colourful patio plants, sweeping lawns, lots of seating areas and walkways. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 7 April to 29 September for groups of between 8 and 35.
Garden on terraced slopes, views over fields and hills. Winding paths, archways and steps explore different garden rooms packed with plants, designed to attract wildlife. Alpine bed, gravel gardens; vegetable garden, water features, statuary, troughs and planters. A garden which needs exploring to discover its secrets tucked away in hidden corners. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to 6 July for groups of up to 30.
A traditional garden behind a historic village property. Courtyard at side with main garden up steps through rockery. Well-stocked herbaceous beds, vegetables and soft fruit. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of up to 20.
Lovely country garden of approx 1 acre, incorporating a shady garden, woodland, pond, laburnum tunnel, orchard, herbaceous borders and vegetable garden. Home-made baked cakes and lunches available. Opens for By Arrangement visits from from 15 February to 25 February and from 20 May to June for groups of 15+.
Hill Cottage is a lovely example of an English country cottage garden. Whilst small, the garden has full, colourful and fragrant mixed borders with hostas and dahlias in pots along with a heart shaped lawn. A small gravel garden is a recent addition. A greenhouse full of chillies, tomatoes and scented pelargoniums and a small Potager. Views over a pastoral landscape to Ogston reservoir. Opens for By Arrangement visits in July for groups of between 5 and 15.
The Hollies maximises the unusual garden layout and inc shade area, patio garden with Moroccan corner, cottage border plus fruit trees. A wide selection of home-made cakes on offer inc gluten free, sugar free, dairy free and vegan options. Home-made preserves for sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 25 August for groups of between 10 and 25.
Explore our 1½ acre garden, described by many visitors as unique. Wide variety of plants grown in different situations. Large kitchen garden inc cut flower patch, beautiful riverside walk and canal lock water feature. Family friendly with activities for kids. Pop-up ride on garden railway in June. Join us in September for a blaze of late season colour. Home-made teas in ‘The Pavilion’. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 June to June for groups of 10+.
A quiet oasis just off Derby’s Outer Ring Road, hidden away in a residential area. A private site of nearly 12 acres, established in 1920, cultivated in a variety of ways, inc organic, no dig and potager style. Come and chat with plot holders about their edibles and ornamentals. Many exotic and Heritage varieties cultivated. Later in the year produce can be available to sample. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 March to October for groups of between 5 and 15.
⅓ acre hilltop garden with lovely farmland views. Terracing, borders, lawns and pergola create space for an informal layout with planting for colour effect. Features inc large wildlife pond with water lilies, bog garden and small formal pool. Emphasis on carefully selected herbaceous perennials mixed with shrubs and old fashioned roses. Gravel garden for sun loving plants and scree garden, both developed from former drive. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 16 June to 14 September for groups of 12+.
¾ acre garden formed from a once open field over the last few years. The garden has developed into themed areas and is changing and maturing. Japanese, arid beach, bamboo grove with ferns, water gardens etc. The 100m² indoor garden for cacti, exotic and tender plants, is now becoming established as a mini Eden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 June to 15 August for groups of 5+.
Two adjoining gardens, each planted for seasonal colour, which during the late spring and early summer feature perennials inc alliums, lupins, camassias and bearded irises. The larger garden has mature, mixed island beds and borders, a gravel garden to the front, a small wildflower area, large wildlife pond, orchard, soft fruit beds and vegetable garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 24 May to 20 July for groups of 12+.
Glorious garden with mixed flowering borders and mature trees in gentle valley with fantastic views to Black Rocks. All-season interest. Acid loving plants such as camellias and rhododendrons are grown in pots in courtyard garden. Tender ferns and exotic plants grown in fernery. Beyond is the orchard, fruit garden, vegetable patch and greenhouse, the home of honey bees, doves and hens. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to 14 September for groups of between 5 and 20.
½ acre garden incorporating small formal garden, stream and koi filled pond. Stone path over bridge, up some steps, past small copse, across the stream at the top and back down again. Past herbaceous border towards a pergola where cream teas can be enjoyed. Opens for By Arrangement visits from June to August for groups of between 10 and 25.
Romantic two acre plantsmans garden, in a stunningly beautiful setting surrounding C17 house (not open) four main rooms, terraced garden, parkland area with forest trees, croquet lawn, sunken garden with arbours, pergolas, pleached hedge, topiary, statuary, roses, rhododendrons, camellias, several water features. Runner-up in Daily Telegraph Great British Gardens Competition 2018. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to July for groups of 10+.
Small garden with an interest in tropical plants. Palms, gingers, cannas and bananas. The garden also inc a safari breeze hut, wildlife pond, greenhouse and conservatory with a variety of unusual plants. We have constructed raised beds to the front garden which is full of colour. Small alpine beds have been established over the past 18 months. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 May to 25 August for groups of up to 10.
Snitterton Hall is a Grade I listed late Elizabethan manor house. Its gardens extend to over four acres. While little of the original C16 and C17 gardens remain, there are areas of formal planting, a productive vegetable garden and more naturally planted areas extending into the surrounding countryside. Delightful collection of sculptures. The gardens are a real haven for wildlife. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 14 September for groups of up to 25.
Beautiful large garden, with outstanding views of historic Wirksworth town, and the surrounding Ecclesbourne valley. Inner walled area has topiary, pergola and mixed borders. The larger part of the garden has sweeping lawns, large beds planted for year-round colour, wildlife pond with summerhouse, bog garden, areas of woodland and specimen trees. Also productive fruit and vegetable garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 May to 28 September for groups of between 6 and 30.
Plantswoman’s ½ acre cottage style garden on a slope created by the present owners over 30 yrs. Many mixed borders planted with many choice and unusual trees, shrubs, herbaceous perennial, bulbs and annuals to provide year-round interest. Several seats to view different aspects of the garden. Shady area planted with a wide range of ferns. Vegetable and fruit garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 21 April to 16 August for groups of between 6 and 30.