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The Growth Project

The project covers over an acre inc a huge variety of organic veg, wildlife pond, insect hotels, formal flower and Japanese garden, potager, cut flower and woodland garden. See the mock Elizabethan strawbale build, the witch’s hat, and railway station. Stroll down the pergola walk to the secret annual wildflower meadow, orchard and theatre.

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About The Growth Project

The Growth Project is a partnership between the Hourglass and Rochdale and District Mind. We have been working on the site with people with mental health issues in the borough of Rochdale for over 10 years, & have developed it from scratch. We are open two days a week, 40 weeks a year for our service users & volunteers providing them with free fruit, vegetables, & flowers throughout the year. All vegetables & flowers are grown from seed annually, so every year is different. We are always enhancing & developing the site building something new each year. On our open day you will find plenty of guides, made up of people who work here, to give horticultural advice & show you around. Everything on site has been designed, built & grown by the volunteers themselves & is a haven of beauty in a post-industrial landscape. The Growth Project is a therefore a must for anyone who is interested in growing their own, & developing annual wild flower meadows.

The new attractions this year are the development of the Japanese garden and the 'Witch's hat'. Home-made tea and lunch on the lawn, produce, jams and flowers for sale.are

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/Hourglass.org.uk

The Growth Project features

  • Cashless
  • Coaches Allowed
  • Cottage Garden
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Refreshments
  • Tours Welcome
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Growth Project,
Rochdale,
Lancashire,
OL16 2JU

Directions to The Growth Project
R A58 L Entwistle Rd then R Kellett St.

The Growth Project 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. Refreshments in aid of The Growth Project (Hourglass).
Admission Adult: £3.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:30-15:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 26 June to 26 September.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Tea.
Admission Adult: £3.50
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No disabled WC, ground can be uneven.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at  The Growth Project. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at  The Growth Project. 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 The Growth Project are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Growth Project 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.