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3 Pilgrims Place

Escape the town and visit a small tropical rainforest in a water garden oasis. A wonderful example of what is possible in an urban space, featuring a pond, waterfalls, curved bridge, fire pit and many more surprises. The jungle feel is enhanced by large-leaved plants under-planted with ferns, hostas, mosses and bright pops of colour. Plenty of ideas and plants to take home.

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3 Pilgrims Place
3 Pilgrims Place
3 Pilgrims Place
3 Pilgrims Place
3 Pilgrims Place
3 Pilgrims Place
3 Pilgrims Place
3 Pilgrims Place
3 Pilgrims Place
3 Pilgrims Place
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3 Pilgrims Place

About 3 Pilgrims Place

Joe and Linda look forward to welcoming you to their small jungle-themed water garden to the rear of their two-bedroom terrace house. Their aim of creating this space was to offer an escape from the hustle and bustle of town and take them back to their travels in the tropical rainforests of Asia and South America.

Upon entering the garden, you are instantly surrounded by the sight and sound of water. The pond spans across the entire width of the space, featuring three waterfall streams cascading over glacial boulders. The only way to access the rear of the garden is via a curved bridge over the pond. A meandering path invites you to explore the rear of the garden where you will discover a sunken fire pit, a jungle hut, and a smaller water feature.

The ground level changes, wooden structures and tall, lush planting (mainly various clumping bamboo varieties and hardy palms) creates the illusion of a larger space by dividing the area into ‘rooms’. The visitor can explore specimens of aquatic plants such as waterlilies, Thalia dealbata and terrestrial plants used as marginals (colocasias and cannas). The jungle feel is enhanced by big leaved plants such as tetrapanax, paulownia, fatsia and Musa basjoo, under-planted with heaps of ferns, hostas, brunneras, mind-your-own-business, mosses and many more. A perfect place to sit and unwind and watch the koi swim around.

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/joeandlindastropicalwatergarden

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Location details

3 Pilgrims Place,
Northampton,
Northamptonshire,
NN4 8NX

Directions to 3 Pilgrims Place
From the r'about at Mere Way/A45 junction, exit onto A508 toward Delapre. After ½m turn L onto Queen Eleanor Rd & immed L into Pilgrims Pl.

3 Pilgrims Place openings

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-18:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-18:00

For this open day you need to pre-book your ticket in advance. To book tickets please click on the book button below.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-18:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from March to October.

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

Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 3 Pilgrims Place at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 3 Pilgrims Place, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, 3 Pilgrims Place does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 3 Pilgrims Place 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.