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The Old Vicarage

Visit this much-admired gem in probably, the last year of opening. Complementing the natural landscape, this 2 acre organic, hillside garden was designed with an artful eye for texture, colour, height, love of unusual plants and trees. Beautiful backdrop of woodland and open field. Bottom garden of 4 yrs, contrasts with sunken contemporary PassivHaus - (build in progress). Pond attracts diverse wildlife.

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The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
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The Old Vicarage

About The Old Vicarage

Until 1996 an empty 2 acres of fenced pony paddocks surrounded a small main lawn – hence a blank canvas, once the fences were removed ! Transformed over 30yrs into a gorgeously beautiful, organic plant lovers’ garden, designed to make the most of natural sloping south facing undulations. Well-established peaceful rooms, surprises around every corner, borrowed views of hills and farmland in attractive village. Clematis and roses abound, balanced with a love of texture, shape, colour and fragrance – together with an artful eye for design and a love of unusual plants and trees, this garden gives huge pleasure all the year round. Abundant wildlife and a children’s haven. Above the pool views still visible across the valley. Swimming pool planting has matured to soften this hidden sun trap on the edge of woodland. At the bottom of the garden a new PassivHaus is being built – (apologies for Herris fencing) Visitors can meander through roughly mown paths, through from top garden to overlook a peaceful meadow with grazing cattle occasionally. Several benches and seating to rest/ponder/re-charge the batteries – bottom pond teaming with activity and lovely surrounding planting. Veg gdn/g’house in process of change. Variety of lots of delicious Aga baked cakes to add to your enjoyment on terraces and sweeping lawns in friendly, relaxed surroundings, served by a wonderful team of cheerful and generous friends. Always exciting, unusual plants of high quality for sale to enhance your own gardens !
(Beautiful 12th century Church within a short walk, open to visitors surrounded by peaceful attractive churchyard for contemplation and birdsong).

The Old Vicarage features

Location details

The Old Vicarage,
Halam Hill,
Halam,
Nottinghamshire,
NG22 8AX

Directions to The Old Vicarage
Please park diagonally into beech hedge on verge with speed interactive sign or in village. Please enter through top entrance. Building works - no admittance bottom entrance.

The Old Vicarage 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 at The Old Vicarage inc combined opening with Hill's Farm. Refreshments in aid of NGS, Major Trauma Unit at QMC & St Michael's Church.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 13:00-16:30

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 Home-made teas at The Old Vicarage inc combined opening with Hill's Farm. Refreshments in aid of NGS, Major Trauma Unit at QMC & St Michael's Church.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 13:00-16:30

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 Home-made teas at The Old Vicarage inc combined opening with Hill's Farm. Refreshments in aid of NGS, Major Trauma Unit at QMC & St Michael's Church.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 13:00-16:30

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 Home-made teas at The Old Vicarage inc combined opening with Hill's Farm. Refreshments in aid of NGS, Major Trauma Unit at QMC & St Michael's Church.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 13:00-16:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 18 May to 14 August for groups of 15+.

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

Refreshments Tea, coffee & cake.
Admission Adult: £6.00
Child: £0.00

Accessibility

  • Top entrance gravel drive. Undulating levels as on a hillside. Plenty of help available.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

Yes, dogs are welcome at The Old Vicarage. 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.

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

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

Yes. The Old Vicarage 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.