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7 Nightingale Close

A cottage garden with mixed planting. It changes with the seasons and each yr as new planting and schemes are tested. Roses feature through June into July, perennials and grasses in late summer. There is a steep bank down to a stream with step access and a narrow path along a new streamside walk. Also a bonsai collection and potager vegetable area and wonderful views out across the fields.

Owner Info

  • Gail & Andy Peel
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close
7 Nightingale Close

About 7 Nightingale Close

This garden has been developed over the past 12 years to become a mixed, cottage garden which looks good in all seasons. In winter, a backbone of evergreen shrubs and colourful stems are joined by early bulbs and Hellebores. Spring is a riot of colour from bulbs, researching different colour schemes each year. By late Spring the stream walk is full of Iris and Primula with fern fronds starting to unfurl. Early summer brings the height of the cottage effect with over 50 roses enhanced by perennial planting and Clematis. Late summer sees another riot of colour in the herbaceous borders and the steep bank comes to life with grasses and prairie planting. The Autumn colours are enhanced by the mists over the fields behind. Over the years the owners have worked to overcome the challenges of dry shade, stream planting, flooding, deer damage, frost pocket and steep slopes. Creating a family friendly space packed with plants with lots of seating areas to relax and enjoy the garden.

Location details

7 Nightingale Close,
East Grinstead,
West Sussex,
RH19 4DG

7 Nightingale Close openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake at 5 Nightingale Close.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 7 Nightingale Close at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 7 Nightingale Close, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at 7 Nightingale Close are accessible to wheelchair users.

7 Nightingale Close is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.