A small Georgian walled town garden, paved, with newly planted raised beds and borders planted for bright colours with geum, peony, roses, iris, grasses and geraniums. A sunny area with lavenders and olive trees in pots. House has a colourful doorstep display with pots and wall baskets. The greenhouse is filled with an extensive collection of cactus species inc Astrophytum, and Echinopsis.
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A small Georgian walled town garden, paved, with newly planted raised beds and borders planted for bright colours with geum, peony, roses, iris, grasses and geraniums. A sunny area with lavenders and olive trees in pots. House has a colourful doorstep display with pots and wall baskets. The greenhouse is filled with an extensive collection of cactus species inc Astrophytum, and Echinopsis.
5b Downham Road,
Ely,
Cambridgeshire,
CB6 1AG
Directions to 5b Downham Road
Follow yellow signage through large archway into yard to be welcomed by garden owners. Please note no parking at the garden venue, however, car parking in West Fen Rd or St Mary’s public car park.
This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.
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Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 5b Downham Road at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at 5b Downham 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.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Yes, one or more routes at 5b Downham Road are accessible to wheelchair users.
5b Downham Road is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
