Coxbench Hall

About Coxbench Hall

The Ancient Yew Tree Group has classified the old Yew tree in the grounds as ‘veteran’ which estimates it’s age between 500 and 800 years old.
The 1875 survey for the 1881 Ordinance Survey Map of the site shows a potting shed near the Ha-Ha boundary. The woodwork of that potting shed has been replaced, in the same style as previously, on top of the existing brickwork and the fire pit and flue along the floor for heating in the cooler months has also been retained to preserve the authenticity. A relaxing addition has been a bench at the front of the building which provides panoramic views of the garden.
During 2021 and 2022 we widened, edged and stoned the path along the Woodland Edge walk and started creating a Rhododendron garden down the hill side, giving an elevated site to relax and enjoy the surrounding Derbyshire Countryside.
In 2023, we aimed to create a more drought tolerant planting scheme and tried to be more self sufficient through growing plants from seeds and cuttings rather buying new. We adopted no dig policies in the vegetable garden in an aim to avoid soil disturbance and stop weed growth. In addition, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and become more organic by using no herbicides or chemicals in the garden, composting garden waste and mulching the lawn. We are re-wilding areas of the garden to create natural wildlife corridors, habitats and seasonal colour.
There is also an aviary, several patio areas and benches along the paths to sit, relax and enjoy the gardens.
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We grow vegetables next to the C18 potting shed, have a veteran (500-800 year old) yew tree, tropical style garden, hosta's, rhododendrons and woodland walks. Our wheelchair accessible gardens are developed to inspire the senses of our residents via different colours, textures and fragrances of plants.