About Greenacres
Easily accessible and fairly level, mainly wheelchair friendly. Avoidable steps, many seats.
Greenacres
Spectacular large garden in rural Derbyshire, wonderful uninterrupted countryside views. Stroll among pines, weeping birches, acers, oaks and beeches. Mature camellias, shrubs, hellebores and spring bulbs. Beautiful mixed beds and borders, ornamental grasses, lily pond, cascades and rock garden. Colourful patio plants, sweeping lawns, strategic seating areas and walkways. A peaceful haven.
Owner Info
- Veronica Holtom
- [email protected]
- 07749 277927
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Location details
Greenacres,
Makeney Road,
Belper,
Derbyshire,
DE56 0TF
Directions to Greenacres
Approach via Makeney Rd using the private drive for Holbrook Hall Care Home. Disabled visitors park at the house; other visitors park at Holbrook St Michael’s football club car park.
Greenacres openings
This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.
Accessibility
- There are a few avoidable steps, and the majority of the site is fairly level.
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FAQs
Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Greenacres at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Greenacres. 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 Greenacres are accessible to wheelchair users.
Greenacres is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.