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Elmton Gardens

Elmton is a lovely little village situated on a stretch of rare unimproved Magnesian limestone grassland with quaking grass, bee orchids and harebells all set in the middle of attractive, rolling farm land. It has a pub, which serves food all day, a church and a village green with award winning wildlife conservation area and a village Pinfold. The very colourful but different open gardens have wonderful views. They show a range of gardening styles, themed beds and several have a commitment to fruit and vegetable growing. Elmton received a gold award and was voted best small village for the 7th time and best wildlife and conservation area in the East Midlands in Bloom competition in 2019.

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About Elmton Gardens

Elmton village has much history. Archeological excavations have confirmed that there was occupation here since Anglo Saxon times, but finds of flints and arrowheads suggest that habitation has been here far longer. A village trail can be followed from a QR code taken from the information boards around the village. For more information see the Elmton appraisal on the Bolsover District Council website.
The Nearby Creswell Crags, is a limestone gorge with ice age rock art and the heritage centre is well worth a visit.
The much more recent occupants of the village enjoy their gardening in a lovely environment and do so in a myriad of ways. The limestone soil creates its own challenges and is very shallow in places. It also drains well which defines the type of plants that can be grown in the area. Climate change has made this doubly difficult, resulting in the change of normal opening date from the end of June.

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Location details

Elmton Gardens,
Worksop,
Derbyshire,
S80 4LS

Directions to Elmton Gardens
From M1 J30 take A616 to Newark. Follow approx 4m. Turn R at Elmton signpost. At junc turn R, the village centre is in ½m.

Elmton 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 Cream teas at the Old Schoolroom next to the church. Food also available all day at the Elm Tree Inn. Refreshments in aid of Local charities.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

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 Cream teas at the Old Schoolroom next to the church. Food also available all day at the Elm Tree Inn. Refreshments in aid of Local charities.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at Elmton 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 Elmton Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

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

Yes. Elmton 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.