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Manor House

Entering from the field, rhododendrons under a great oak welcome you to Lovers' Walk, drawing you past feathery acers to the main lawn, where to the scent of azalea you take in a treescape of scale. Pendent limes, pines, birches and cedars feature, above them all a great copper beech. Move on to the mixed borders where roses, cistus and iris will delight you among the dozens of species planted.

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Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House
Manor House

About Manor House

Over three hundred species have been recorded in this fertile and sheltered garden, with its varied environment from hot sunny wall border, through mixed sun and partial shade to densely shaded woodland and fernery. Native trees form much of the backdrop with yew, beech, birch, oak and holly among others, while stunning exotics include monkey puzzle and persian ironwood.

Around the main lawn and in the understorey rhododendrons are at their brilliant best in May, highlighting different areas from week to week. A favourite is always azalea luteum whose scent drifts along Lovers’ Walk.

Many of the trees are hundreds of years old and while some of the layout dates from the early C20, mixed borders have been redesigned since 2019 and are full of colour and contrast, changing by the month.

Cream teas and cakes are provided by our local team, and kids will be pulled towards the giant swings and trampolines while you wander.

Manor House features

Location details

Manor House,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE7 4UW

Directions to Manor House
Take Platts Ln on S approach to Cossington (NOT from house on Main St). Gateway on N side of lane 400m from Syston Rd. Turn at: What3words app: pampering.progress.challenge.

Manor House 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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of the Cossington Village Centre project.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

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 Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of the Cossington Village Centre project.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • The ground from the car park and around the garden is flat, but mainly grass, so is fine for wheelchairs in dry weather but may be soft if wet.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Manor 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.