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Turvey Village Gardens

The historic village of Turvey lies beside the River Great Ouse and is recorded in Domesday Book of 1086 as a parish in the Hundred of Willey. Five gardens in the village offer a varied mix of design and interest. Chantry House is a 1½ acre garden, approached by a drive bounded by mature yew and box cloud hedges where the medieval church of All Saints overlooks the garden at this point. A south facing lawn is flanked by high rose covered walls and interspersed by herbaceous beds. 7 The Green has a wide terrace with comfortable seating and a myriad of planted pots overlooks a central lawn and flower beds. Gable End has four distinct areas with a range of planting inc fruit and vegetables. Peppers is a small, informal village garden with mixed planting aimed at attracting wildlife and achieving year-round interest. At Mill Lodge there are informal, cottage garden-style borders packed with flowers, herbs and foliage plants, many pots and containers, and several fruit trees.

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Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens
Turvey Village Gardens

About Turvey Village Gardens

The Chantry is a 1.5 acre garden and is approached by a drive bounded by mature yew and box Cloud hedges. The medieval Church of All Saints overlooks the garden at this point. A south facing lawn is flanked by high rose covered walls and interspersed by herbaceous beds, roses and wisterias. Through the courtyard, passing the white garden, continue round to the north lawn with further rose beds above the terrace.
7 The Green is an informal village garden of 1/5 acre which aims to relax rather than impress. A wide terrace with comfortable seating and a myriad (100 plus) of planted pots overlooks a central lawn and flowerbeds which slope down to flowering cherries and a view of pasture and mature trees. A well used and loved family space.
Peppers is a small, informal garden that aims to attract wildlife and achieve year-round interest. The mixed planting includes trees, shrubs, roses, clematis and many pollinator-friendly perennials. Two seating areas at opposite ends of the garden offer a place to enjoy either the morning or afternoon/evening sun – perfect for a cup of tea or glass of wine! Tucked away in the far corner is a summerhouse.
Gable End is a medium-sized garden consisting of four distinct areas. A small front garden leads into a courtyard with flowers and vegetables surrounding the house. A path leads on through a planted shady space dominated by a mulberry tree. The path continues through a gate into what feels like a secret garden, a peaceful place for people and wildlife, which begs to be explored.
The two small, well-established gardens at Mill Lodge are designed to be wildlife-friendly, with a mixed native hedgerow, a small wildlife pond (new late 2023) and semi-wild areas. There are informal, cottage garden-style borders packed with flowers, herbs and foliage plants, many pots and containers, and several fruit trees. The greenhouse and vegetable patch are always full and very productive
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Turvey Village Gardens features

Location details

Turvey Village Gardens,
Bedford,
Bedfordshire,
MK43 8EP

Directions to Turvey Village Gardens
Follow arrow signs from village centre. Parking in field behind Chantry House.

Turvey Village Gardens 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 in medieval church of All Saints.
Admission Adult: £9.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:30-17:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair access via gravel paths and few shallow distanced steps.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Turvey Village Gardens at this time.

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

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Turvey Village Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Turvey Village Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Turvey Village Gardens is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.