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15 Douglas Road

This medium sized town garden has a series of outdoor rooms, separated by hedges, fences and arches. There is seating for visitors to relax and enjoy the peace and seclusion. A circular cottage garden with a central decorative fire pit, separated by plum and apple trees from vegetables and herbs grown in raised beds. The pond is home to newts, snails and midwife toads.

Owner Info

  • Peter & Penny Berrington
15 Douglas Road
15 Douglas Road
15 Douglas Road
15 Douglas Road
15 Douglas Road
15 Douglas Road
15 Douglas Road
15 Douglas Road
15 Douglas Road
15 Douglas Road

About 15 Douglas Road

Influenced by the National Trust garden at Hidcote Manor, this garden is designed as a series of outdoor ‘rooms’, separated by hedges, fences and arches.
A circular cottage garden with a central decorative and personalised fire pit is reached through a plum tree and ceanothus arch and is separated, by apple and plum trees, from a vegetable garden with raised beds. A herb garden with raised beds shares space with a large weeping willow tree, where bird feeders attract a range of different birds.
A pond harbours newts, snails and Midwife toads, which provide serenades during their mating season. A gazebo and small wildflower meadow are side by side in yet another garden. There is plenty of seating for people to relax and enjoy the seclusion and sense of peace that the garden provides.
The gardens are accessible for those using wheelchairs. Two dogs and a cat live here and dogs are allowed on leads. There is some parking available at the front of the bungalow. Admission £5. Light refreshments available.

15 Douglas Road features

Location details

15 Douglas Road,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK41 7YF

Directions to 15 Douglas Road
B660 Kimbolton Rd, turn into Avon Dr, R into Tyne Cres, & Douglas Rd on R.

15 Douglas Road openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to most parts of the garden.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 15 Douglas Road at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 15 Douglas Road. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at 15 Douglas Road are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. 15 Douglas Road 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.