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Dunholme Lodge

A WWll airfield site and farm. Garden developed over 35 years comprising five acres of trees, shrubs, mixed borders, spring bulbs, roses, wildflower area, large wildlife pond, vegetable patch and topiary. War memorial and pop-up museum, craft stalls, vintage vehicles and music.

Owner Info

  • Hugh & Lesley Wykes
Dunholme Lodge
Dunholme Lodge
Dunholme Lodge
Dunholme Lodge
Dunholme Lodge
Dunholme Lodge
Dunholme Lodge
Dunholme Lodge

About Dunholme Lodge

Lots of history . The garden was part of a WW11 RAF base and there is a pop-up museum in the grounds plus war memorial. Lots of postwar history as well!

Garden has been developed over 35 years and consists of lots of mature trees and a 2 acre fledgling arboretum, natural wildlife pond, lots of mixed shrub borders, veg patch, topiary and large wildflower area.

Craft stalls and vintage vehicles on display and usually a ukulele band or other music while you enjoy your tea and cake.

Dunholme Lodge features

Location details

Dunholme Lodge,
Dunholme,
Lincoln,
Lincolnshire,
LN2 3QA

Directions to Dunholme Lodge
Turn off A46 towards Welton at the r'about. After ½m turn L up long private road.

Dunholme Lodge 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. Refreshments in aid of St Chad's Church.
Admission Adult: £5.50
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

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. Refreshments in aid of St Chad's Church.
Admission Adult: £5.50
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Most areas wheelchair accessible but some loose stone and gravel and some grass.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Dunholme Lodge. 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 Dunholme Lodge, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Dunholme Lodge is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.