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The Old Rectory

The garden surrounds the Georgian Old Rectory. It contains many species of trees, ranging in age from centuries-old to very young saplings. In June the roses are at their best, we have new hydrangeas. Hostas and the woods around the gravel paths are good throughout the season. We have a large (15m diameter) new circular bed, where we removed the rhododendron ponticum.

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The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory
The Old Rectory

About The Old Rectory

Last year was (probably) the bicentennial of the Old Rectory (hence the twitter handle @oldrectory1822). Its garden has many ancient trees, though some were lost recently. The large rose garden is now well established and flowers from June to October. Hostas thrive in many flower beds, protected by the vast frog population, which use the pond as their basis and are numerous enough to survive the army of newts feeding on tadpoles after spawning. Many trees planted in the last decade (oaks, horse-chestnuts, mulberry, poplar, birch, olive) are becoming established, as are the grapes from Devon in the greenhouse, and the box parterre. Behind the compost enclosure, new cuttings are growing, including several sweet chestnuts. The lawns are maintained by Ingrid, our Swedish robotic pet. Modernist sculptures include “Untitled engine”, “Jimmy, the smiling wheel”, “Four glass globes and a baby one”, a double Moebius strip, and the last addition, a large armillary on top of the dead cedar stump.

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The Old Rectory features

Location details

The Old Rectory,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE9 9NN

Directions to The Old Rectory
On the village Main St, just before the turning for the church. Bus stop 'Old White Swan' on lines 153.

The Old Rectory 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.
Admission Adult: £5.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-18:30

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.
Admission Adult: £5.50
Child: Free
Opening times 10:00-16:00

Accessibility

  • The garden is accessed via a gravel drive. Wheelchair access is possible with some attention.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

Yes, one or more routes at The Old Rectory are accessible to wheelchair users.

The Old Rectory is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.