Contemporary meets a traditional romantic garden; Overarching trees and paths leading to areas each with a different focus to discover. The owner is a professional garden designer and two-time Chelsea Gold Medal winner, with a passion for unusual shrubs and flowering trees. Small water features add character throughout. Wildlife friendly. Visitors can enjoy tea and cake in the quirky garden bothy.
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Garden also includes, Seating areas, garden features, small sculptures. Poly tunnel and work area. Traditional greenhouse. Low maintenance. Trees include Pawlonia Foxglove tree, Medlar, Mulberry, Cydonia Vranja Quince, Euchryphia, Davidii involucata handkerchief (young) Ginkgo biloba (young), Mature Cercis Forest Pansy.
Ivy House,
56 Longmoor Lane,
Derby,
Derbyshire,
DE72 3BB
Directions to Ivy House
From M1 and A52 Exit J25 for Long Eaton, Turn R at the mini island, Turn R on bend for Longmoor Ln, under motorway bridge. Ivy House is on the LHS. What3words app: mint.bubble.loves.
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.
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.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Ivy House at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Ivy House, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Yes, one or more routes at Ivy House are accessible to wheelchair users.
Yes. Ivy House 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.
