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40 Leighton Street

Large cottage style garden in three parts. 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 late summer and autumn there is an abundance of colour from dahlias, fuchsias, grasses and late flowering roses. Many pots of unusual and tender plants.

Owner Info

  • Ron & 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. Very limited on road parking outside house.

40 Leighton Street openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

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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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 40 Leighton Street, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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.