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16 Langley Crescent

A compact walled garden set on a slope with a wide range of unusual herbaceous perennials, shrubs and trees, both edible and ornamental, and a gentle ambience. The rear garden is divided into two parts; the lower section comprises extensive herbaceous beds inc a collection of Phlomis and leads to a secluded area for quiet contemplation beside a wildlife pond surrounded by rambling roses.

Owner Info

  • Jonathan Redmayne
16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
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16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent
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16 Langley Crescent
16 Langley Crescent

About 16 Langley Crescent

16 Langley Crescent in St Albans enjoys the views over the open fields around Batchwood Hall. It is a compact walled garden with a secluded section at the back for restful contemplation beside a wildlife pond surrounded by rambling roses. Herbaceous borders on the sides and by the terrace with an expanse of lawn in the middle. A half-moon shaped border is showcasing Jonathan’s interest in Phlomis. He hopes to hold a national collection of this plant genera one day. Jonathan’s interest in Phlomis has developed thanks to the beautiful architectural form and the plant’s resilience to drought. Also, it is very unusual to see other varieties of Phlomis than Phlomis russeliana in common use in private gardens. There is so much more to Phlomis than you may think, and it’s not always yellow flowers! Jonathan is also running a small local plant nursery called ‘Redmayne Perennials’ redmayneperennials.com that specialises in a range of reliable and more unusual herbaceous and woody perennials with an emphasis on species rather than cultivars. All propagated from seed or cuttings raised in Jonathan’s glasshouse at 16 Langley Crescent, or by division.

Location details

16 Langley Crescent,
St Albans,
Hertfordshire,
AL3 5RS

Directions to 16 Langley Crescent
½m S of St Albans city centre. J21a M25, follow B4630. At mini-r'about by King Harry Pub turn L. At big r'about turn R along A4147, then R at mini-r'about. Langley Cres is 2nd L.

16 Langley Crescent openings

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

Accessibility

  • Access by wheelchair to most areas of the garden, inc paved paths, grass and brick terrace beside pond. Garden is on a slope.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 16 Langley Crescent at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 16 Langley Crescent, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at 16 Langley Crescent are accessible to wheelchair users.

16 Langley Crescent is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.