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Preachers Passing

A ¾ acre garden fits into its pastoral setting. Near the house, parterre, courtyard and terrace offer formality; but beyond, prairie planting leads to a wildlife pond, rock gardens, meadow, stumpery, rose garden and copse. Enjoy different views from arbour, honeysuckle-covered swing or scattered benches. Deciduous trees and perennials give changing colour. There are open spaces and hidden places.

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About Preachers Passing

The structure of our garden is a consequence of planning rules. The whole 0.76 acres is in the village conservation area. Sitting between the Manor and the Church, this is a sensitive site. In 2004, when we purchased it, the residential area on which our house is built was separated from the countryside portion (a grass field and a line of native saplings down the west side) by a Leylandii hedge. Planners, with whom we worked closely and constructively, required that the view from the River Til bridge to All Saints Church should not be impeded by either the house or planting in the countryside. Working with a garden designer, we obtained planning permission for the whole layout. During the last 17 years, we have developed our garden from this plan. The dividing hedge has been replaced with estate fencing and the planting flows from the more formal areas around the house to the natural copse in the south east corner. There are habitats, not least our pond, for a huge variety of wildlife and seating for visitors to enjoy the different views.

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Location details

Preachers Passing,
Huntingdon,
Cambridgeshire,
PE28 0JT

Directions to Preachers Passing
Station Rd in Tilbrook can be accessed from the B645 or B660. Preachers Passing faces the small bridge over the River Til at a sharp bend in Station Rd with All Saints church behind it.

Preachers Passing 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 Tea, coffee & cake. Home-made ice cream and soft drinks also available.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

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 Tea, coffee & cake. Home-made ice cream and soft drinks also available.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-16:30

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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Preachers Passing 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, Preachers Passing does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Preachers Passing 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.