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The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum

Victorian walled garden approx 70'x80' with traditional cottage garden planting, referred to as higgledy-piggledy because of the random planting. Managed by a group of volunteers with much replanting over the past few years. Garden located in the grounds of a historic museum, (an extra charge applies). A unique garden in the centre of Wigston which still retains an air of peace and tranquillity.

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The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum

About The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum

Victorian walled garden approx 70'x80' with traditional cottage garden planting, referred to as higgledy-piggledy because of the random planting. Managed by a group of volunteers with much replanting over the past few years. Garden located in the grounds of a historic museum, (an extra charge applies). A unique garden in the centre of Wigston which still retains an air of peace and tranquillity.

Website:

https://www.wigstonframeworkknitters.org.uk

The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum features

Location details

The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum,
Wigston,
Leicestershire,
LE18 2BA

Directions to The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum
On A5199 Wigston bypass, follow yellow signs to Paddock St public car park. yellow signs onto Long St to All Saints Church turn R onto Bushloe End, Museum on R.

The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum openings

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Wigston Framework Knitters Museum.
Admission Adult: £3.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

You can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Wigston Framework Knitters Museum.
Admission Adult: £3.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Cobbled area before garden, gravel paths through main parts of the 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 Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum 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.