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Avening

Designed in 2009, this is a ¾ acre garden oasis in the West Midlands. It has been designed to attract wildlife and has a typical cottage garden feel. Features inc 2 ponds joined by a waterfall, wildflower meadow, wide mixed shrub/herbaceous border with a stepping stone path running through it and small vegetable plot.

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About Avening

Development of the back garden started in 2009 and features a wide mixed border of shrubs and herbaceous perennials with a stepping stone path winding its way through it. The planting conditions vary from hot and dry through to shaded which allows for a wide variety of plants.

The planting has a very relaxed feel where plants are allowed to seed themselves around.
The water garden features two ponds connected via a waterfall. This area also contains a scree bed, a wildflower meadow and a shrubbery containing various bird feeders – over 50 different bird species have been spotted in the garden.

The garden has two kidney-shaped lawns and contains a small vegetable plot and greenhouse. The latest addition to the back garden was added in spring 2022 and consists of a gazebo to provide a sheltered seating area during hot summer days surrounded by raised beds. This area provides a more formal contrast to the rest of the garden, with each of the raised beds having its own planting theme and has quickly become a magnet for pollinators.

The front garden, planted in 2017, has a focus on shrubs underplanted with spring bulbs and geraniums. The focal point is a liquidamber gumball tree.

Website:

https://www.mygardenoasis.co.uk

Avening features

Location details

Avening,
Kenilworth,
Warwickshire,
CV8 1NR

Directions to Avening
Avening is at the end of College Ln, a short single-track lane off Oldwich Ln E which runs between Chadwick End and Fen End.

Avening openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 5 April to 28 September.

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

  • There are no steps in the garden, although some of the paths are unsuitable for wheelchairs.
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FAQs

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

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Avening at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Avening are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Avening 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.