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88 Brook Street

The garden is set on a hillside with lovely views across the village. It comprises a cottage style garden; then a series of water features inc a stream and a 'champagne' pond; and finally a vegetable plot, small orchard and wildflower meadow. Artistic touches run throughout and local artwork is featured. The ponds attract great crested and common newts, frogs, toads and grass snakes.

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88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street
88 Brook Street

About 88 Brook Street

The most common reaction of visitors to the garden of 88 Brook Street is one of surprise at both its extent and its quirkiness.

Entered through feature metalwork gates, the garden is divided into three distinct areas:
the first part is shaded by a mature ash tree, under which plants such as ferns, camelia, astrantia, clematis, persicaria, geraniums, globe thistles and roses surprisingly thrive. The roses include ‘Goldfinch’, Kiftsgate, Albertine and Francis Lester and are particularly striking in June.
The second section of the garden contains water features, including a stream, a mini beach, and a ‘champagne’ pond, which uses old champagne bottles as water spouts. There is also a decking area and plenty of seats on which visitors can relax- it’s quite a steep climb up the garden, which is approximately 100 metres long. The star of the show here, however, are the two topiary elephants, although some garden purists may disagree.
The top of the garden is the working area, with a greenhouse, raised beds, vegetable plots and a small orchard. There is also a wildflower meadow surrounded by a stone circle, in the centre of which a dead plum tree has been given a surprising new lease of life.
The garden is full of wildlife and current residents include: frogs; toads; common and great-crested newts; grass snakes; hedgehogs; and bats.

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88 Brook Street features

Location details

88 Brook Street,
Wymeswold,
Leicestershire,
LE12 6TU

Directions to 88 Brook Street
From A6006 Wymeswold turn S by church onto Stockwell, then E along Brook St. Roadside parking on Brook St.

88 Brook Street openings

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

Accessibility

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Yes, coaches are accepted at 88 Brook Street. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 88 Brook Street. 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.

Sorry, 88 Brook Street does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 88 Brook 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.