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The Old Vicarage

1½ acres of formal sloping garden around Victorian house. Sit on the terrace or in the summerhouse to enjoy home-made cakes and tea amongst mature trees, relaxed herbaceous borders, roses and a small pond. Move to the organic vegetable garden with raised beds, fruit cage and very big compost heaps! In complete contrast, easy walk around the natural setting of a 2 acre reclaimed lake planted with native species designed to attract wildlife. Waterfall, jetty, fishing hut, acer and fern glade plus arboretum provide more interest.

Owner Info

  • Mike & Cherry Dodson
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
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The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage
The Old Vicarage

About The Old Vicarage

Transferred to private ownership exactly a century later, the garden project has been ongoing from the cow grazing pasture and rhododendrons we inherited. Post retirement and pursuing our lifetime interest in wildlife and sustainability, the garden and marl pit have been developed extensively to provide an attractive and accessible environment with all year interest.

Children will enjoy meeting the chickens and horses. A garden of contrasts, with easy formality around the Victorian house and the accent on very natural planting around the lake, managed for wildlife and sustainability.

The Old Vicarage features

  • Countryside Views
  • Dahlias
  • Dog friendly
  • Groups Welcome
  • Historical Garden
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access
  • Wildlife Garden

Location details

The Old Vicarage,
near Stone,
Staffordshire,
ST11 9QS

Directions to The Old Vicarage
From Stone A520 (Leek). 1m R turn to Spot Acre & Fulford, turn L down Post Office Terrace, past village green/Pub towards church. Parking signed on L.

The Old Vicarage openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 12:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access to most areas.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Old Vicarage at this time.

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.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

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.