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Little Dale Wildlife Garden

We are all about the wildlife. Wildflowers are encouraged to grow where they like for the benefit of birds, bees, butterflies and moths. Our small wildlife friendly garden features a 'No Mow' lawn full of meadow flowers, three borders; inc a newly planted perennial one, trees and a large seating area to enjoy your tea and cake. Buzzing all Summer!

Owner Info

  • Zoe Lewin & Neil Garner
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden
Little Dale Wildlife Garden

About Little Dale Wildlife Garden

We moved here in 2002. We’ve focussed on the garden in recent years with the aim of encouraging birds, bees and butterflies into our garden. With wildlife friendly borders, ‘No Mow’ lawn and trees marking the end of the garden underplanted with pollinator friendly perennials.

A lavender border around our gravel garden provides a beautiful aroma and encourages the bees. We’ve also included night scented planting for the moths.

We are keen recyclers and have upcycled many pieces from old metal filing cabinets, glass bottle and tin can edging, cable drum tables, tin can planters and golf ball cane toppers. Look out for the optical illusion mirrors.

We have quite a collection of houseplants which come outside for their summer holidays when the weather is right!

Our greenhouse is in a sunny corner and is a focal point allowing us to get the growing year off to a flying start. Our favourite plants being tomatoes and chilies.

The lawn has been allowed to grow and meadow flowers introduced with mown paths creating access to the greenhouse and borders.

It’s not all about gardening though, it’s as important to relax and enjoy being in the garden and we do so all year round thanks to our covered seating area.
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Little Dale Wildlife Garden features

Location details

Little Dale Wildlife Garden,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE18 3LF

Directions to Little Dale Wildlife Garden
1m S of Wigston, follow signs from the cemetery r'about on the A5199.

Little Dale Wildlife Garden openings

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at Little Dale Wildlife Garden and 28 Gladstone St.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

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

Refreshments Home-made teas at Little Dale Wildlife Garden and 28 Gladstone St.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Whilst there is easy access to the patio area, the paths around the 'no mow' lawn are unsuitable for wheelchair access unfortunately.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Little Dale Wildlife Garden at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Little Dale Wildlife Garden. 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, Little Dale Wildlife Garden does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Little Dale Wildlife Garden 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.