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Springfield

A 2½ acre informal and relaxed, meandering garden with many areas to explore inc large natural pond with bridges, an orchard, vegetable plot and polytunnel. Wander through the meadow and wildflower areas, and discover woodland paths with established trees. Developed over 30 years. Many different seating areas to enjoy sun or shade.

Owner Info

  • Jan & Jon Holdich
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About Springfield

Originally rough Fenland farmland, the garden has been transformed over many years into a calm, relaxing, romantic and productive garden. The 50 tree orchard is mainly apples with a few pears and plums. Several trees have mistletoe that we set. Our composting area grows vigorous pumpkins, butternuts and squash. Some of the more interesting trees are Swamp cypress with baby ‘knees’, Catalpa biganioides, Metasequoia (Dawn redwood) and a large fig. We collect as much rainwater as possible and have a pumping system to different areas of the garden with some use of solar powered automatic watering systems. Many structures and features are made from recycled materials.
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Springfield features

Location details

Springfield,
March,
Cambridgeshire,
PE15 0TY

Directions to Springfield
From Doddington toward Benwick on the B1093, look for handwritten Springfield sign on L just after the layby on the bend. What3words app: indicated.stop.hometown.

Springfield 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 at Springfield only. Home-made cakes, pizza and savouries.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:30

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 at Springfield only. Home-made cakes, pizza and savouries.
Admission Adult: £7.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:30

Accessibility

  • Good wheelchair access via gravel drive and grass paths.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

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

Yes. Springfield 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.