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40 Leighton Street

Large cottage style garden with an abundance of perennials, roses, climbers, vegetables, trees and two ponds with fish. There are several ‘rooms’ with interesting features to explore and many quiet seating areas. Hanging baskets and a large selection of pots of unusual and tender plants.

Owner Info

  • Rita Chidley
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street
40 Leighton Street

About 40 Leighton Street

Large, cottage style garden in three parts set behind high hedges off one of the main roads in Woburn. There are several ‘rooms’ with interesting features to explore and many quiet seating areas. There are perennials, climbers, vegetables, shrubs, trees and two ponds with fish. In September colour comes from summer and autumn with dahlias, fuchsias and grasses and late flowering roses. Many pots and ornaments. The garden has evolved over a period of twenty years and is an on-going project. Enjoy a variety of delicious home baked cakes and biscuits in quiet and peaceful surroundings.

40 Leighton Street features

Location details

40 Leighton Street,
Woburn,
Bedfordshire,
MK17 9PH

Directions to 40 Leighton Street
500yds from centre of village L side of road. Limited on- road parking outside house.

40 Leighton Street 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: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Narrow paths around the garden, not suitable for large wheelchairs.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 40 Leighton Street at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, 40 Leighton Street does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 40 Leighton Street 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.