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Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens

A varied group of design-led gardens. The Dove House garden wraps around a large natural carp pond with water lilies and a board walk; wisteria drapes over a pergola, and naturalised bulbs flourish under mature trees and shrubs. Reeves House features carefully planned colour combinations with modern sculptures, a vegetable garden and container planting. Aynsley House is a four acre walled garden with an avenue of cherry trees, kitchen garden, orchard, duck pond and an air-raid shelter. 53 Strollers Way is packed with mostly shade loving plants. 41 Mill Lane is a small walled garden that has gone on a journey from concrete horror to horticulture wonder, it shows what can be achieved in a small space. At Dullingham Station visitors will be transported to a charming garden in the most unlikely of places, created and cared for by a team of devoted Station Adopter volunteers, to raise the spirits of passengers on the platforms and those looking out from passing trains.

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Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens

About Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens

The Dove House is a one-acre garden professionally designed by its owner over the last ten years to include extensive colour-themed herbaceous borders, many interesting and unusual trees and shrubs, lawns and formal yew hedges with topiary, a rose garden, greenhouse and a small orchard. In May laburnums are reflected in the large pond, the orchard is in blossom, alliums line the borders and (squirrels permitting) there will be containers of late-flowering tulips. Reeves House is a recently created medium-sized garden, developed over the last five years. It has principally cottage garden themes and carefully coordinated colours in beds to the front and rear incorporating some modern sculptures. There are raised vegetable beds, a water feature, shady planting area and a large array of container planting. In May, the emphasis will be on alliums, roses, lupins and delphiniums. Aynsley House is a large walled garden of some age, being developed by its current owners. Stone steps lead to an avenue of cherry trees and a traditional kitchen garden; at the end of the garden is an orchard with apple, pear, plum and quince trees. Beyond is a duck pond and paddock beyond with bee hives and bench overlooking the village of Dullingham. 53 Strollers Way is a small, terraced garden with a North/East aspect, which relies on greenery and inventive planting to supply interest. There are three ponds for wildlife and seating areas to enjoy the views over fields . 41 Mill Lane is a small walled garden, once full of concrete crazy paving with an oversized pond and water feature. The well is now a table with cobbled seating area and from that borders and paths radiate out, packed with plants and trees. Story boards will show the garden’s journey and development. Dullingham Station is one of over a hundred stations adopted following the Greater Anglia ‘Station Adopter’ initiative. In 2019, all that was growing were nettles, brambles, privet, hawthorn and ivy. Now there are bold displays that can be spotted from passing trains, a small wildlife pond and an insect hotel. This is a low finance garden, with plants donated from local residents or grown from seed and cuttings; plants are displayed in donated upcycled planters and water provided from water butts. The aim is to provide year round interest. Volunteers work together on the station as a team, learning from each other and enjoying each other’s company.

Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens features

Location details

Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens,
Stetchworth and Dullingham,
Suffolk,
CB8 9TN

Directions to Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens
Stetchworth gardens & teas are all in the centre of the village. Aynsley House & The Station garden are in Dullingham.

Stetchworth and Dullingham 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 St Peter's church, Stetchworth.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 13:30-18:00

Accessibility

  • Four gardens are wheelchair accessible. The Dove House has ramps and steps.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Yes, one or more routes at Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Stetchworth and Dullingham 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.