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Shapinsay

A ⅔ acre garden with mature trees framing views over the Chater Valley. In the front there is a conifer garden leading into the main garden at the rear. The country style garden has a number of features: a woodland walk, under a variety of trees inc a weeping beech; mixed perennial borders; island shrub borders and a stream linking numerous ponds.

Owner Info

  • Tony & Jane Bews
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About Shapinsay

A ⅔ acre garden with mature trees framing views over the Chater Valley. In the front there is a conifer garden leading into the main garden at the rear. The country style garden has a number of features: a woodland walk, under a variety of trees inc a weeping beech; mixed perennial borders; island shrub borders and a stream linking numerous ponds.

Location details

Shapinsay,
Oakham,
Rutland,
LE15 8SR

Directions to Shapinsay
Manton Village is 3m N of Oakham, Rutland on the A6003.

Shapinsay openings

A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.

Refreshments Home-made teas in Village Hall. Refreshments in aid of Village Hall / St Mary's Manton.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access is possible to the main features of the garden over grass and woodchip paths.
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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 Shapinsay at this time.

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

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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

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