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Old Gardens

Entered from The Street, a natural garden with wildflowers under a copper beech tree. To the rear, a formal garden designed by Cherry Sandford with a sculpture by David Harbour.

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Old Gardens
Old Gardens
Old Gardens
Old Gardens
Old Gardens
Old Gardens
Old Gardens
Old Gardens

About Old Gardens

The original garden had deteriorated considerably when we took over in 2007. Whilst building on to the house it was decided to completely re-design and re-structure the garden. The sloping site was terraced, the soil for which came from creating a large underground workshop. This required the top soil to be removed, tons of subsoil from underground to be re-used, then the top soil replaced.
The design phase started in 2010 with David Harber’s ‘Portal’ the key feature. The initial planting was completed in 2013,
Because of the complicated irrigation, drainage and lighting systems, and major disturbance to the soil we are still experimenting with what will and what will not grow, with some notable disasters en-route.

Old Gardens features

  • Cashless
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Old Gardens,
Ipswich,
Suffolk,
IP7 6ED

Directions to Old Gardens
Up hill, approx 100m from The Bell Inn Pub. On the same side of the road.

Old 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 Lillesley Barn.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £2.50
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 21 September for groups of up to 40.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Flat garden, suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Old Gardens. 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.

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

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