Manton Gardens

5 gardens in small village on south shore of Rutland Water. 22 Lyndon Road: A beautiful combination of cottage garden and unusual plants in overflowing borders, hanging baskets and decorative pots. Manton Lodge: Steeply sloping garden with wonderful views and colourful beds of shrubs, roses and perennials, with ornamental pond and terrace. Shapinsay: ⅔ acre garden with mature trees and framed views, perennial borders, island shrub borders and stream linking numerous ponds. Manor Barn: Converted barn with distinct areas, abundantly planted sunken courtyard with well. 3 St. Mary’s Road: Tiny cottage garden wrapped around pretty brick cottage.

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About Manton Gardens

5 gardens in small village on south shore of Rutland Water. 22 Lyndon Road: A beautiful combination of cottage garden and unusual plants in overflowing borders, hanging baskets and decorative pots. Manton Lodge: Steeply sloping garden with wonderful views and colourful beds of shrubs, roses and perennials, with ornamental pond and terrace. Shapinsay: ⅔ acre garden with mature trees and framed views, perennial borders, island shrub borders and stream linking numerous ponds. Manor Barn: Converted barn with distinct areas, abundantly planted sunken courtyard with well. 3 St. Mary’s Road: Tiny cottage garden wrapped around pretty brick cottage.

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Location details

Manton Gardens,
Oakham,
Rutland,
LE15 8SR

Directions to Manton Gardens
Manton is on S shore of Rutland Water ¼m off A6003. Please park carefully in village.

Manton Gardens openings

08 Jun 2025 Pre-booking available Part of group opening

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 in Village Hall. Refreshments in aid of Village Hall / St Mary's Manton.

Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free

Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.

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FAQs

Are payment cards accepted at Manton Gardens?

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Are coaches allowed at Manton Gardens?

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

Is Manton Gardens a dog friendly garden?

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

Are there plants available for sale?

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

Is there wheelchair access at Manton Gardens?

Sorry, Manton Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Is this a wildlife garden?

Manton Gardens is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.