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In May, rhododendrons and azaleas make a lovely spring display. They surround the summerhouse and are part of the herbaceous borders. Marsh marigolds and bog bean encircle the four ponds. In July, the classic herbaceous borders are in full bloom. 50 pots are a great display and red, white and pink water lilies adorn the four ponds.

Owner Info

  • Steve Tompkins
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About 2 Haddon View

The garden at 2 Haddon View has been developing over 40 years, starting from scratch on a virtually empty site with just a few plants. While I was at work as the Peak National Park’s forester the garden was mostly lawn and shrubs. Since I retired it has exploded into life!
Some of the oldest plantings are rhododendrons and azaleas, all classic species from Lea Rhododendron Gardens. Some of these are ten feet tall and all flower prolifically. Colours include red, pink, white and yellow. Other spring flowers include dog’s tooth violets, and marsh marigolds and bog bean around the ponds.
The ponds are a dramatic feature. The largest is waist deep and holds a magnificent red water lily, Escarboucle. I’ve just split this and repotted it. Two other wildlife ponds have lovely water lilies, and a pink one is a favourite. A fourth deep pond hosts Koi carp.
My pride and joy in the late summer are the herbaceous borders, densely planted with no bare soil showing. Red hot poker, Alcazar, and Persicara Fat Domino are favourites. Miss Wilmott’s ghosts pepper the borders as I shake her seed heads over the beds every autumn and carefully look out for her progeny. Pollinators throng these flowers in the summer. We have displays of David Austin roses, and Rambling Rosie covers an arch to create a dramatic entry to the garden as you pass the ‘wall of flowers’. This includes some of the 50 pots with a great diversity of plants. Everything from roses, agaves and aeoniums to tulips and traditional bedding plants.
The silver torch cactus in the greenhouse got so big I had to reduce the height of the table it sits on to stop it from hitting the roof!
So it’s a garden with a lot to see and is well worth visiting in the spring and in the high summer too. Cakes are tasty classics and all home made. We look forward to seeing you.
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Location details

2 Haddon View,
Birchover Road,
Matlock,
Derbyshire,
DE4 2LR

Directions to 2 Haddon View
At top of hill in Stanton-in-Peak on road to Birchover. Turn off A6 at Rowsley, or at the B5056, and follow signs.

2 Haddon View 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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 2 Haddon View at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 2 Haddon View. 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.

Sorry, 2 Haddon View does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 2 Haddon View 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.