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3 School Woods Close

A small, level 20yr old garden in a semi-rural location adjacent to Shipley Country Park with lawns surrounded by established deep borders of herbaceous perennials, ferns, hostas and shrubs shaded by deciduous and coniferous trees.

Owner Info

  • Sue and Phil Walker
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close
3 School Woods Close

About 3 School Woods Close

The garden features a number of different areas of interest, both within its boundaries and outside, where a hawthorn hedge is underplanted with cottage garden plants,. The lawned front garden is surrounded by shrubs and flowers, with the back of the house features herbaceous borders with mainly cottage garden plants, clematis and lilacs and seating among trees. A stone path through a coniferous woodland area leads to a circular seating bench around a tree trunk; Maples and birches shade an area of rhododendrons, hydrangeas, heucheras and primulas. A lower path along a small old drystone wall is planted with silver birches, lily of the valley, white flowers, ferns, hostas and shrubs.
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3 School Woods Close features

Location details

3 School Woods Close,
Heanor,
Derbyshire,
DE75 7JS

Directions to 3 School Woods Close
From Heanor, head towards Ilkeston. Turn R along bridle road to Shipley village. From Ilkeston, head towards Heanor. Turn L along bridle path to Shipley village. Follow Yellow NGS signs.

3 School Woods 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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £3.50
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Flat lawns extend throughout the garden. Only a lower woodland path is inaccessible but it can be seen from the lawn.
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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 3 School Woods Close at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 3 School Woods Close. 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 3 School Woods Close, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at 3 School Woods Close are accessible to wheelchair users.

3 School Woods Close is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.