About 8 Abbey Close
Limited parking in Abbey Close. Two parking spaces possible on drive for blue badge holders.
8 Abbey Close
A mature, town garden with scented spring bulbs, colourful early flowering perennials, budding shrubs and trees with sprouting new leaves. A variety of evergreen shrubs also offer an interesting mix of foliage. There is a small pond providing a home to frogspawn and tadpoles.
Owner Info
- Mrs Ann Vickers
- 07776 387106
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Location details
8 Abbey Close,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 2SH
Directions to 8 Abbey Close
A507 bypass to 2nd r'about for Maulden/Flitwick. Take 1st L Abbey Ln. After passing tidy tip take 2nd R hand turn into Oliver St. Abbey Cl is on the bend.
8 Abbey 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.
Admission
Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-16:00
Visit by Arrangement
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to April for groups of up to 15.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
Admission
Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access onto patio, remainder of garden is gravelled.
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FAQs
Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 8 Abbey Close at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at 8 Abbey Close, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at 8 Abbey Close are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. 8 Abbey Close 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.