1 acre perennial packed Cutting Garden with British blooms alongside, an established foliage border, supplying flower farm customers. Stepping through the rose arch find ‘Blooming fields’ a 2 acre plot with yet more perennials and seasonal annual varieties, available from spring onwards. Also home to Giddy Kippers Plants Nursery, selling an extensive range of perennials.
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1 acre perennial packed Cutting Garden with British blooms alongside, an established foliage border, supplying flower farm customers. Stepping through the rose arch find ‘Blooming fields’ a 2 acre plot with yet more perennials and seasonal annual varieties, available from spring onwards. Also home to Giddy Kippers Plants Nursery, selling an extensive range of perennials.
The Willows,
Smeath Road,
Retford,
Nottinghamshire,
DN22 9JJ
Directions to The Willows
A620 Gainsborough Rd from Retford, turn L onto Tiln Ln, signed ‘A620 avoiding low bridge’. At sharp R bend, turn R onto Smeath Rd, 1st house on L, gravel drive.
This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 4 May to 28 September for groups of up to 24.
Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.
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Yes, cashless payment is accepted.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at The Willows at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at The Willows. 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 Willows, please enquire with the owners for more details.
Sorry, The Willows does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
The Willows is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
