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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, and there are new hydrangeas. Hostas and the woods around the gravel paths are good throughout the season. There is a new, large circular bed, which the owners started planting in January 2025.

Owner Info

  • Gianni and Kate De Fraja
The Old Rectory
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About The Old Rectory

The garden at the (Old Rectory, built in 1822) 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, sweet chestnuts) are becoming established, as are the grapes from Devon in the greenhouse, and the box parterre. The lawns are maintained by Ingrid, our Swedish robotic pet. The new large circular bed, where we finally removed the rhododendrum ponticum which had invaded it, will be in its second summer in 2026, with crocosmas, a miniature wild meadow, a miniature lavender garden (not quite like the one in Ham House), three trees, and other assorted sun-loving plants

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The Old Rectory features

Location details

The Old Rectory,
Main Street,
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. What3words app: hedge.areas.videos.

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: £8.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-18:00

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 Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £8.00
Child: £0.00
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.