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12 Chapel Street

Small town garden with lots of interesting corners. The plants reflect the eclectic outlook of the gardeners towards plants. We enjoy collecting plants and seeing if we can make them grow in our garden. Themes range from alpine to a herbaceous border. Our garden includes a pond, dry areas, an alpine house and small woodland planting, all linked by a railway! At least, that's the excuse.

Owner Info

  • Ken & Linda Ellis
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About 12 Chapel Street

Having lived here since 1976 and brought up three children in the meantime, the garden has evolved with us, developing along with our interests and our experience as gardeners. We are not specialists, but enjoy many different aspects of gardening. This is reflected in our garden, which although small (by our standards) has what we call ‘areas of interest’.

We have a pond, small wild area, cottage garden with semi shade, a hot bed, herbaceous border and an area that is developing into a sort of seaside/ dry area. This year, we’re revamping our parterre area into a miniature ‘Jewel Garden’ after the style of Monty Don, with the aim of producing bright colours from May through to October.

We do like plants, and try to grow interesting ones, dotted amongst the familiar. If you know where to look, you’ll find ginger plants, woodland favourites like primula seboldii and various bulbs – in the right season. Ken has a collection of Alpines in and around an alpine house, and is busy propagating a selection of show auriculas, which appear on a small theatre when in bloom. Naturally, all of this provides an ideal backdrop for the train!

Location details

12 Chapel Street,
Ely,
Cambridgeshire,
CB6 1AD

Directions to 12 Chapel Street
Chapel St is 200m N of the Cathedral. Turn L 75m beyond Lamb t-lights.

12 Chapel Street openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Most wheelchair access is over grass. One step that is easily avoidable. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 12 Chapel Street at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 12 Chapel Street. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 12 Chapel Street, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at 12 Chapel Street are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. 12 Chapel Street seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.