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Mill Lane Gardens

Greenfield is an attractive and varied Bedfordshire village close to Flitwick and Ampthill. There are houses of many different character inc several thatches and a recently refurbished village pub. Mill Lane was previously the centre of a fruit growing area and was famous for its strawberry fields. The five gardens are interesting and varied inc cottage garden style perennials, courtyards, fruit gardens and ponds, both ornamental and for wildlife. River Flit runs through two of the gardens where the river banks are maintained to nurture wildlife. Most of the gardens are accessible to wheelchairs but there are some steps, banks and gravel paths. Plenty of seating provided.

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Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens
Mill Lane Gardens

About Mill Lane Gardens

13 Mill Lane is an immaculately cared for courtyard garden. Not a space for any more planting!
68 Mill Lane has been cared for lovingly for over 40 years. Lovely mature gardens to the river where the bank has been environmentally maintained.
69 Mill Lane is deceptively long back garden, recently re-loved from neglect with most of the planting less than 5 yrs old. Old English Rose border with perennials, a white border in shade and a hot border in full sun. The water lily pond leads to the fruit area then onto an arch with Rambling Rector screening a woodland area. All planting has to survive deer, badger, rabbits and three grandchildren.
70 Mill Lane is a split level garden, near to where the old Greenfield mill was situated. The planting is cottage style, with a small pond. The banks of the River Flit, which flows through the garden, are left to allow nettles and comfrey to grow for the benefit of wildlife. There are two fruit trees, a small vegetable plot and a second pond on the other side of the river.
71 Mill Lane is an established, informal garden with exuberant planting, with mixed borders planted for a long season of colour. The bottom of the garden has a an area of no-mow grass for insect life.

Mill Lane Gardens features

Location details

Mill Lane Gardens,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 5DG

Directions to Mill Lane Gardens
From Flitwick, Mill Ln is on L in the centre of the village. Room for disabled parking only at each garden. On road parking, please park with consideration to our neighbours.

Mill Lane Gardens 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 at 69 Mill Lane. Refreshments in aid of The Friends of Flitton Church.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

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 at 69 Mill Lane. Refreshments in aid of The Friends of Flitton Church.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • 69 & 71 Mill Lane fully accessible. Regret, no dogs.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

Yes, one or more routes at Mill Lane Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Mill Lane Gardens 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.