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Sutton Bonington Gardens

All 3 gardens are located at the north end of the village, near St Michael's Church and just a few minutes' walk apart. Piecemeal has a tiny walled garden featuring a wide range of unusual shrubs, most in terracotta pots bordering narrow paths. Also climbers, perennials and even a few trees! Focus is on distinctive form, foliage shape and colour combination. Half-hardy and tender plants fill the conservatory. Forge Cottage garden, a little larger and reclaimed from a blacksmith’s yard, has vibrant, curved herbaceous borders extending into a woodland path. 118 Main Street is a large garden with well established trees and varied planting as well as an orchard/wildflower meadow. Varied features inc Japanese-inspired seating area, redesigned patio with water feature, as well as more traditional established borders surrounding lawn and pond. Attractive greenhouse.

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Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens
Sutton Bonington Gardens

About Sutton Bonington Gardens

All 3 gardens are located at the north end of the village, near St Michael's Church and just a few minutes' walk apart. Piecemeal has a tiny walled garden featuring a wide range of unusual shrubs, most in terracotta pots bordering narrow paths. Also climbers, perennials and even a few trees! Focus is on distinctive form, foliage shape and colour combination. Half-hardy and tender plants fill the conservatory. Forge Cottage garden, a little larger and reclaimed from a blacksmith’s yard, has vibrant, curved herbaceous borders extending into a woodland path. 118 Main Street is a large garden with well established trees and varied planting as well as an orchard/wildflower meadow. Varied features inc Japanese-inspired seating area, redesigned patio with water feature, as well as more traditional established borders surrounding lawn and pond. Attractive greenhouse.

Sutton Bonington Gardens features

  • Cashless
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

Sutton Bonington Gardens,
Loughborough,
Leicestershire,
LE12 5PE

Directions to Sutton Bonington Gardens
From A6 Kegworth, past University of Nottingham Sutton Bonington campus. From Loughborough, A6 then A6006. From Nottingham, A60 then A6006.

Sutton Bonington 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 Forge Cottage and 118 Main Street. Refreshments in aid of Sutton Bonington Churches of St Michael & St Anne & NGS.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

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 Forge Cottage and 118 Main Street. Refreshments in aid of Sutton Bonington Churches of St Michael & St Anne & NGS.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: Free
Opening times 14:00-18:00

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 Sutton Bonington Gardens at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  Sutton Bonington 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.

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

Sorry, Sutton Bonington Gardens does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Sutton Bonington 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.