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Colour Mill

1½ acre south facing garden, created in the shadow of a former iron foundry, set beside the delightful River Hamps. Informal planting in a variety of rooms surrounded by beautiful 7ft beech hedges. Large organic vegetable patch complete with greenhouse and polytunnel. Maturing trees provide shade for the interesting seating areas. River walk through woodland and willows.

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About Colour Mill

A varied 1½ acre S-facing garden, created in the shadow of a former iron foundry, set beside the delightful River Hamps, frequented by kingfisher and dipper. Informal planting in a variety of rooms surrounded by beautiful 7ft beech hedges. Large organic vegetable patch complete with greenhouse and polytunnel. Many maturing trees provide shade for the interesting seating areas. A walk through woodland and willows provides opportunities to relax beside the river.

Herbaceous borders and woodland walk beside the River Hamps.

Colour Mill features

  • Countryside Views
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Colour Mill,
Leek,
Staffordshire,
ST13 7PR

Directions to Colour Mill
Follow A523 from either Leek or Ashbourne, look for NGS signs on the side of the main rd which will direct you down to Colour Mill.

Colour Mill 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.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 17 June to 23 August.

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

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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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 Colour Mill at this time.

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

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

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

Yes. Colour Mill 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.