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Fir Croft

Massive scree with many varieties. Plantsman’s garden; rockeries, water garden, extensive collection (over 3000 varieties) of alpines, conifers and sempervivums. Many new varieties not seen anywhere else in the UK. Huge new tufa wall planted with many rare Alpines and sempervivums. Superb views over the Dales. Two National Collections.

Owner Info

  • Dr S B Furness
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About Fir Croft

Construction in 1986 with major additions in 2002. Fir Croft now contains one of the largest collections of alpine and rock plants in the UK.

Passionately interested in plants since early childhood, the owner Dr Furness has amassed unusual plants from all over the world, and the collection at Fir Croft reflects this. Over 900 Sempervivums, 500 Saxifrages and 500 Primula varieties are grown and some collections are amongst the most extensive in private hands. This year hundreds of new alpines, including a good number which cannot be seen any where else in Britain, have been added to the 3000 plus varieties already grown. Botanical interest is complemented by an attractive layout and by a superb natural backdrop in the midst of the Peak District National Park. Between the tumbling limestone terraces of showy alpines, a small stream cascades over a series of waterfall, through small pools, before finally plunging 7ft into a huge ornamental pond. Troughs and a 30 foot long raised tufa bed display some of the choicer subjects to perfection. In addition to plants from all over the globe, Dr Furness, a professional botanist, breeds and introduces several new varieties each year.

Location details

Fir Croft,
Calver,
Derbyshire,
S32 3ZD

Directions to Fir Croft
At junc of B6001 with A625 (formerly B6054), adjacent to Froggat Edge Garage.

Fir Croft openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to part of garden only.
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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 Fir Croft at this time.

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

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

Yes, one or more routes at Fir Croft are accessible to wheelchair users.

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