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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. Eight gardens in the village offer an interesting mix of planting styles and design to inc pretty courtyards, cottage garden style perennial borders, ponds, a Victorian well, glasshouses, an orchard, vegetable gardens, a herb garden, wildlife havens and country views. Livestock inc chickens, ducks and fish.

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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
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 7th Duke of Bedford between 1840 and 1872. 8 gardens in the village offer an interesting mix of planting styles and design to include pretty court yards, cottage garden style perennial borders, ponds, a Victorian well, glass houses, an orchard, vegetable gardens, a herb garden, wildlife havens and country views. Livestock include chickens, ducks and fish.

Steppingley Village Gardens features

  • Cashless
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Town Garden
  • Tulips
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Steppingley Village Gardens,
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. Also Hot Dogs at 21 Church End for May openings.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

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. Also Hot Dogs at 21 Church End for May openings.
Admission Adult: £10.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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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.