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2 Ilmington Close

Tropical style garden featuring various exotic planting with pops of floral colour. Various rare and unusual plants set within a 35m x 10m family garden. Featuring bananas, gingers, palms and other exotic oddities.

Owner Info

  • Mr Chris Ensell
2 Ilmington Close
2 Ilmington Close
2 Ilmington Close
2 Ilmington Close

About 2 Ilmington Close

Step into a lush, tropical oasis, where vibrant bursts of floral colour punctuate a verdant sea of exotic foliage. This 35m x 10m family garden is a haven for plant enthusiasts and nature lovers alike, boasting an extraordinary collection of rare and unusual plants. Wander among towering banana trees, graceful gingers, and majestic palms, each carefully curated to create a serene yet vibrant landscape. Discover the intriguing beauty of exotic plants grown here in Leicestershire, set against a backdrop of greenery that transports you to far-off, tropical climes. A true celebration of botanical diversity, this garden offers a feast for the senses, where every corner reveals a new wonder.

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2 Ilmington Close features

Location details

2 Ilmington Close,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE3 8BF

Directions to 2 Ilmington Close
Please do not use on street parking. Arrangements have been made for visitors to use the rear car park at Morrisons (0.3m away / 7min walk). What3words app: voices.marker.view.

2 Ilmington Close 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.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
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.

Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 2 Ilmington Close at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 2 Ilmington Close, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, 2 Ilmington Close does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

2 Ilmington Close is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.