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Gable End

Gable End is a medium-sized garden consisting of four distinct areas. A small front garden leads into a courtyard with flowers and vegetables surrounding the house. A path leads on through a planted shady space and continues through a gate into what feels like a secret garden, a peaceful place for people and wildlife and full of flowers, fruit and vegetables. It begs to be explored.

Owner Info

  • Chris & Wendy Knell
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End
Gable End

About Gable End

Gable End is a medium-sized garden consisting of four areas. A small front garden leads into a courtyard with flowers and vegetables surrounding the house. A path leads on through a planted shady space. The path continues through a gate into a secluded garden, a peaceful place for people and wildlife. Vegetables and soft fruit are grown in areas around this part of the garden. Ornamental and fruit trees are maturing here. A small wildlife pond can be found at the edge of a small woodland area. Perennial flowers, grasses and shrubs fill other borders. Views across surrounding fields and woodland can also be enjoyed. The garden is still in the process of being developed, working towards being a more sustainable place. There were nine working water butts around the property at the last count.

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Location details

Gable End,
High Street,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK43 8DB

Directions to Gable End
Entrance gate immed W of Central Stores & next to Turvey pre-sch.

Gable End openings

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

Refreshments Cream teas in Medieval church of All Saints.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 13:30-17:00

Accessibility

  • Two low steps and an area of coarse gravel must be negotiated to reach the main parts of the garden.
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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 Gable End at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Gable End. 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.

Sorry, Gable End does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Gable End 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.