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20 Le Strange Close

A city garden that is plant-filled and wildlife-friendly, with unusual materials and structures. The front garden is a mini allotment with crab apple arches framing the path. Designed and planted by the owner, garden designer, Rajul Shah.

Owner Info

  • Rajul Shah
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close
20 Le Strange Close

About 20 Le Strange Close

Materials used in the design include many more commonly used in building or industrial work, such as corrugated galvanised steel and ROM steel reinforcing mesh. Recycled and reused objects feature as decorative objects or structures.
The back garden features mixed borders, a rope pergola, modern structures for climbers, a rope pergola a wildlife pond, a greenhouse, container plant displays, lawn and seating areas.
The front garden is home to fruit and veg raised beds, with a crab apple arched walkway framing the path. Pollinator-friendly plants fill a central strip along the driveway.
Planting is soft and naturalistic, suited to free-draining, sandy soil. A large variety of trees, shrubs and perennials for sun and shade, along with bulbs. Feature plants include: Wisteria, Crab Apples, Acers, Irises, Ferns, Sambucus, Olive and Fig trees, Cherry trees and Grasses.

Website:

https://www.instagram.com/rajulshahgardendesign

20 Le Strange Close features

Location details

20 Le Strange Close,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR2 3PW

Directions to 20 Le Strange Close
Le Strange Close is off Christchurch Rd. On-street parking available on Sundays.

20 Le Strange 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.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

Accessibility

  • Access to back garden is possible via driveway and paved path. A very gentle slope leads to the rear. The front path has one step.
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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 20 Le Strange Close at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at 20 Le Strange Close are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. 20 Le Strange Close 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.