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28 Stafford Road

A large garden in Manchester with borders full of woodland jungle plants. Mature bamboos, inc a magnificent Borinda papyrifera, large palm trees and a collection of rare, hardy plants from around the world inc a number of hardy Schefflera plants.

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28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road
28 Stafford Road

About 28 Stafford Road

The front garden has been recently planted after clearing large overgrown areas – most of the plants were propagated or divided from existing plants from the rear of the house.
The area is dominated by an island where a very large Paulownia tomentosa towers above the garden. Recent additions include two Gunnera cryptica (giant rhubarb) which should reach a good size by 2024 and some rare Borinda bamboos

A large, old oak tree at the side of the house provides a canopy under which our chickens live, next to the greenhouse and there are also some very mature bamboo plants in this area

The rear of the house consists of a large lawn surrounded by large raised beds and several raised island beds.
There are several large bamboo plants, some of which are over ten years old, including a magnificent Borinda papyrifera, the much sought-after blue bamboo.
There are several palm trees around the garden and mature clumps of the hardy banana, Musa Basjoo, lots of Tetrapanax, along with several types of hardy Schefflera
Foliage dominates the garden, with Colocasia and begonias providing a lush green carpet from spring onwards
Do not be surprised to hear parakeets whilst in the garden as there is an ever increasing population in the area!
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/jungle-paradise-hidden-deep-suburban-29817606 https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/lancashire/24526109.growing-bananas-tropical-plants-salford-garden/.

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28 Stafford Road features

Location details

28 Stafford Road,
Manchester,
Lancashire,
M30 9HW

Directions to 28 Stafford Road
M602 Eccles exit, take the 1st exit then at the lights, turn L. Follow the road for 1m heading towards Monton, go over small r'about, next R is Stafford Rd.

28 Stafford 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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

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: Free
Opening times 12:30-16:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 15 October for groups of up to 20.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Admission Adult: Admission by Donation
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • There is a small gravel area over which a wheelchair will have to pass.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 28 Stafford Road at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 28 Stafford 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 28 Stafford Road, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at 28 Stafford Road are accessible to wheelchair users.

28 Stafford Road is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.