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Hillside

This garden, in its historic setting of 10½ acres, has sweeping lawns running down to a spring fed pond. The formal garden has island beds of mixed planting for a long season of interest. The wild area of meadow has been landscaped with extensive tree planting to complement the existing woodland. There is also a small walled kitchen garden and raised beds in the stable yard.

Owner Info

  • Mr & Mrs Neil Mordey
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About Hillside

The 10.5 acres of land surround the old Cosford Union workhouse of which only a very small part remains. The house and grounds had been uninhabited for 2 years with only grass and trees and no ornamental planting.
We started the garden in 2016 with the area at the back of the stables being turned into a fruit and vegetable garden with two greenhouses.
All the island beds are planted up with a mix of shrubs and perennials to give a long season of interest. As there is a large rabbit and deer population the beds had to be protected whilst the plants were young.
There is a small knot garden outside the summerhouse and raised flower beds in the walled stable yard. More trees are also being planted.
The woodland walk is being developed for spring interest with snowdrops, daffodils, primulas, bluebells and forget-me-nots.
The meadow has rides cut through for a relaxing stroll to watch the Buzzards circling overhead.
In the spring fed pond there are water lilies, and moorhens raise their chicks.

Tea, coffee and soft drinks with home-made cakes and sandwiches will be available to purchase.

Hillside features

Location details

Hillside,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP7 6HN

Directions to Hillside
Head NW on B1070. Turn R onto Calais St & continue to Aldham Ml Hl. Turn L onto A1071 & after 500 metres turn R onto Stone St. Follow for 1½m. Car park through field gate.

Hillside 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 Light refreshments.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • Most areas are wheelchair accessible. Kitchen garden access over deep gravel drive.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Hillside 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.