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Bretherton Gardens

A group of contrasting gardens spaced across an attractive award winning village with a conservation area. Hazelwood is a 1½ acre plant lover’s paradise with herbaceous and mixed borders, kitchen and cutting garden, alpine house, sculpture gallery, pond and plant nursery. At the sculpture gallery there are usually demonstrations at 2pm. Hazel Cottage’s former Victorian orchard plot has evolved into a series of themed spaces while the adjoining land has a natural pond, meadow and developing native woodland. Owl Barn has herbaceous borders filled with cottage garden and hardy plants, a productive kitchen garden with fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. There are two ponds with water features and secluded seating areas. Palatine is a garden of 3 contrasting spaces started in 2019 around a modern bungalow to attract wildlife and give year-round interest. In the same cul-de-sac Laneside is still a work in progress, the garden is on 3 sides of the bungalow, with mature shrubs and trees, a rose garden, perennials and a small fruit growing area. Also an inherited Woodland Walk which is a current project.

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About Bretherton Gardens

A group of contrasting gardens spaced across an attractive award winning village with a conservation area. Hazelwood is a 1½ acre plant lover’s paradise with herbaceous and mixed borders, kitchen and cutting garden, alpine house, sculpture gallery, pond and plant nursery. At the sculpture gallery there are usually demonstrations at 2pm. Hazel Cottage’s former Victorian orchard plot has evolved into a series of themed spaces while the adjoining land has a natural pond, meadow and developing native woodland. Owl Barn has herbaceous borders filled with cottage garden and hardy plants, a productive kitchen garden with fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. There are two ponds with water features and secluded seating areas. Palatine is a garden of 3 contrasting spaces started in 2019 around a modern bungalow to attract wildlife and give year-round interest. In the same cul-de-sac Laneside is still a work in progress, the garden is on 3 sides of the bungalow, with mature shrubs and trees, a rose garden, perennials and a small fruit growing area. Also an inherited Woodland Walk which is a current project.

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Location details

Bretherton Gardens,
Leyland,
Lancashire,
PR26 9AD

Directions to Bretherton Gardens
Between Southport & Preston, from A59, take B5247 towards Chorley for 1m. Gardens signed from South Rd (B5247) & North Rd (B5248). Maps & tickets at all gardens.

Bretherton Gardens 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.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Bretherton Congregational Church from 12 noon. Light lunches on 20 July.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

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.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Bretherton Congregational Church from 12 noon. Light lunches on 20 July.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

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.

Refreshments Home-made teas at Bretherton Congregational Church from 12 noon. Light lunches on 20 July.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Full wheelchair access at Palatine, the majority of Hazelwood is accessible, other gardens have narrow paths or gravel limiting accessibility.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Bretherton Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Bretherton Gardens. 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Bretherton Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Bretherton Gardens 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.