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The Limes

Set against a beautiful house in open countryside surrounded by stunning views, The Limes gardens offer French-inspired “rooms” with distinct colours and character. Highlights inc prairie planting, gravel garden, wildflower meadow, woodland, orchard, croquet lawn, and pétanque pitch. Drought-tolerant planting, mature trees and Pete Carling’s sculptures enrich the setting. Art gallery and café for refreshments.

Owner Info

  • Sarah and Johnny Pearson
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About The Limes

Set within a stunning landscape, the contemporary gardens at The Limes offer both breathtaking views and a sense of refined design. With a French-inspired feel, the gardens are thoughtfully arranged into a series of distinct areas, each defined by its own planting palette and separated by dry stone walls, pleached trees, and clipped yew hedging.

Visitors can explore a wide variety of spaces: the naturalistic prairie planting, Ben Preston’s innovative gravel garden, a long walk framed with views, and a vibrant wildflower meadow alive with pollinators. There is also a tranquil pond, a shaded woodland garden, and productive areas including a vegetable plot, orchard, and cut flower beds. For leisure, the gardens feature a croquet lawn, pétanque pitch, and multiple dining and seating areas that invite visitors to pause and enjoy the surroundings.

Planting throughout emphasises drought-tolerant species and benefits from the structure of mature trees. Striking sculptures by artist Pete Carling are carefully placed to add depth, drama, and contemporary interest.

After a wander, visitors can relax with refreshments in the art gallery café, in the wildflower meadow.

Website:

https://www.thelimes.online

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Location details

The Limes,
Weeton Lane,
Leeds,
West Yorkshire,
LS17 0AN

Directions to The Limes
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The Limes 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 Tea, coffee & cake. Wine and Champagne available by the glass.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:00-16:00

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 The Limes at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at The Limes, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, The Limes does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Limes 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.