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Polstead Mill

The garden has been developed since 2002, it has formal and informal areas, a wildflower meadow and a large productive kitchen garden. The River Box runs through the garden and there is a mill pond, which gives opportunity for damp gardening, while the rest of the garden is arid and is planted to minimise the need for watering.

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Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill
Polstead Mill

About Polstead Mill

The garden has been developed since 2002, it has formal and informal areas, a wildflower meadow and a large productive kitchen garden. The River Box runs through the garden and there is a mill pond, which gives opportunity for damp gardening, while the rest of the garden is arid and is planted to minimise the need for watering.

Website:

https://instagram.com/polsteadmill

Polstead Mill features

Location details

Polstead Mill,
Colchester,
Suffolk,
CO6 5AB

Directions to Polstead Mill
From Stoke by Nayland take road to Polstead. Mill Ln is 1st on L & garden is 1st on R.

Polstead Mill openings

This garden has now completed its National Garden Scheme openings for this year.

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access.
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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 Polstead Mill at this time.

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

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

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

Yes. Polstead Mill 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.