About Matshead Lodge
Parking available on Lydiate lane lay bye for a few vehicles and 5 mins walk to garden along Brockside.
Matshead Lodge
Set in approx 2 acres, a garden of mixed herbaceous borders, with shrubs, orchard and loose stone paths. Hidden away on the banks of river Brock featuring Japanese area, and ponds. The walk from Barton Grange to the garden takes approx 10mins after crossing the A6. Accessible parking only at the garden reached down a narrow single track lane.
Owner Info
- Sheila & Nick Baines
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Matshead Lodge features
Location details
Matshead Lodge,
Brock Side,
Preston,
Lancashire,
PR3 0GL
Directions to Matshead Lodge
Cross A6 to car sales yard follow public footpath over railway bridge along river & foot bridge to NGS signage. Parking in lay-bys on Lydiate Lane & Claughton, 5 mins walk Accessible parking at garden.
Matshead Lodge openings
You can just turn up and pay on the day.
Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake. Refreshments in aid of Cancer Research & Croston House Cancer Care, Garstang.
Admission
Adult: £7.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:30-16:00
Accessibility
- Disabled parking for 6 cars at garden address only.
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FAQs
Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Matshead Lodge at this time.
Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Sorry, Matshead Lodge does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Yes. Matshead Lodge 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.