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Steppingley Village Gardens

Steppingley is a picturesque Bedfordshire village on the Greensand Ridge, close to Ampthill, Flitwick and Woburn. Although a few older buildings survive, most of Steppingley was built by the 7th Duke of Bedford between 1840 and 1872. Five gardens in the village offer an interesting mix of planting styles and design. Colourful displays of tulips and spring bulbs in April and cottage garden style early perennials, roses and peonies in May. There are pretty courtyards, three large wildlife ponds and several small ponds, a Victorian well, a shell grotto, glasshouses, a succulent collection, vegetable gardens and country views. The gardens are also home to chickens, ducks, moorhens, fish and much more, depending on the time of year.

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Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens
Steppingley Village Gardens

About Steppingley Village Gardens

Steppingley is a picturesque Bedfordshire village on the Greensand Ridge, close to Ampthill, Flitwick and Woburn. Although a few older buildings survive, most of Steppingley was built by the 7th Duke of Bedford between 1840 and 1872. Five gardens in the village offer an interesting mix of planting styles and design. Colourful displays of tulips and spring bulbs in April and cottage garden style early perennials, roses and peonies in May. There are pretty courtyards, three large wildlife ponds and several small ponds, a Victorian well, a shell grotto, glasshouses, a succulent collection, vegetable gardens and country views. The gardens are also home to chickens, ducks, moorhens, fish and much more, depending on the time of year.

Steppingley Village Gardens features

Location details

Steppingley Village Gardens,
Steppingley,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK45 5AT

Directions to Steppingley Village Gardens
Follow signs to Steppingley, pick up yellow signs from village centre.

Steppingley Village 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 Townsend Farmhouse. Hot Dogs at Village Hall on May openings.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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 Townsend Farmhouse. Hot Dogs at Village Hall on May openings.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:00-17:00

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 Townsend Farmhouse. Hot Dogs at Village Hall on May openings.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 13:00-17:00

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 Townsend Farmhouse. Hot Dogs at Village Hall on May openings.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Gravel driveway and paths and some steps to navigate.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

Sorry, Steppingley Village Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Steppingley Village Gardens 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.