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The Lodge, Tissington Gates

Once hidden behind a wall of trees, the ½ acre garden is in a process of transformation. Now with 360° views of the countryside, you'll see a variety of traditional cottage garden plants inc roses, foxgloves and poppies among other more recent additions (many grown on from seed). There's also a vegetable plot, greenhouse, young orchard and an astronomical observatory with an 11 inch telescope.

Owner Info

  • Clare Greenwood & Patrick Poitevin
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates
The Lodge, Tissington Gates

About The Lodge, Tissington Gates

Although The Lodge was built around 1730 and is a Grade II listed property, including the surrounding dry stone walls, the garden itself is undergoing a transformation and still to reach full maturity. Clare and Patrick are relatively new to gardening so this is very much their passion project with numerous plants being brought on from seed in the greenhouse.

In addition to a collection of telescopes, the garden also has a system of automatic meteor detection cameras which record data for international research centres, helping to understand the origins of meteorites which fall to Earth. There’s also an aurora camera capturing the colourful northern lights when all the right conditions are in place.

For visitors who’d like also explore further, the Tissington Solar System, is a short self-guided walking route around the village and the creation of registered charity Scopes4SEN (telescopes for special educational needs). The walk starts from The Lodge and offers an ideal opportunity for curious minds of all ages to learn more about the planets that make up our solar system.

The Lodge, Tissington Gates features

Location details

The Lodge,
Tissington Gates,
Tissington,
Ashbourne,
Derbyshire,
DE6 1NH

Directions to The Lodge, Tissington Gates
On A515 Ashbourne to Buxton. Roadside parking by The Lodge & along The Avenue. Additional parking available in the village & in the Tissington Trail car park.

The Lodge, Tissington Gates 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.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:30-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:30-16:00

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.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:30-16:00

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.

Yes, coaches are accepted at The Lodge, Tissington Gates. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Lodge, Tissington Gates. 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.

Sorry, The Lodge, Tissington Gates does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. The Lodge, Tissington Gates 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.