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Four Acres

In the family for over 80 yrs, but still developing. Over the past 20 yrs we have been planting winter flowering shrubs, hellebores, snowdrops and early flowering perennials, which have all proliferated. Some shrubs remain from original plantings with more spring flowering bulbs, especially tulips, and perennials being added every yr. We are gradually removing old conifers and severely pruning enormous shrubs to allow us to develop new areas. We aim for colour and interest all year-round.

Owner Info

  • Mark & Gay Webster
Four Acres
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Four Acres

About Four Acres

This garden has been in the Webster family since 1946 and long before this a family business was carried on from this site. The garden has been expanding and evolving since then and we have made the planting more informal over the years.

Existing island beds have been gradually replanted to give yr-round colour, while the newer planting along the drive has been selected to give autumn and winter interest. In the past few years we have removed several huge conifers, to let in light, and are enjoying the improved growing conditions this has produced. Several areas have been replanted during the pandemic to allow us to grow some of our new favourite plants. The garden faces south west across a wide, open valley and is very much exposed to the prevailing winds. Combined with a light, sandy soil, this gives challenging growing conditions, but the soil is fertile and a wide variety of plants thrive here.

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Location details

Four Acres,
Northampton,
Northamptonshire,
NN6 8PT

Directions to Four Acres
Between A5199 & A428. J1 off A14. Please park in the car park, as there is no space at the property.

Four Acres openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas in the village hall. Refreshments in aid of St Etheldreda's Church & the NGS.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access via a long gravel drive.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Four Acres at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Four Acres. 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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Four Acres are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Four Acres 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.