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Barracca

1 acre garden with lots of different areas, silver birch walk, wildlife pond with seating, apple tree garden, Mediterranean planted area and lawns surrounded with herbaceous plants and shrubs. Patio area with climbing roses and wisteria. There is also a utility garden with greenhouses, vegetables in beds, herbs and perennial flower beds, lawn and fruit cage.

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About Barracca

Now has an side extension with raised beds containing shrubs, bamboos trees and perennials
The garden has developed over the last 10 years with a wedding cake tree, dogwoods and acers and several paths to take you around the garden and through to the side of the house which leads to the utility garden. This winter further updates and beds were completed to give a change for regular visitors. Now available for visiting in February onwards for the snowdrops and spring bulbs.

Part of the old gardens owned by the Cotton family who used to open approx 9 acres to the public in the 1920's.

Barracca features

  • Bluebells
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Daffodils
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Snowdrops
  • Tours Welcome
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Barracca,
Earl Shilton,
Leicestershire,
LE9 7NR

Directions to Barracca
From A47 after entering Earl Shilton, Ivydene Cl is 4th on L from Leicester side of A47.

Barracca openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 21 February to July for groups of up to 50.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Refreshments included in the entry price.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access.
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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  Barracca. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Barracca. 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 Barracca are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Barracca 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.