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Westview

Organically managed small walled cottage garden with year-round interest. Rare and unusual plants, many grown from seed. Formal box parterre, courtyard garden, alpines, herbaceous borders, woodland areas with unusual ferns, small wildlife pond, greenhouse, vegetables, fruit and herbs. Collection of Snowdrops. Recycled materials used to make quirky garden ornaments and water feature.

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About Westview

Westview is a small walled cottage garden with year-round interest. There are interesting and unusual plants, many grown from seed. A formal box parterre, courtyard garden, woodland area, small wildlife pond, greenhouse, productive fruit and vegetable garden, small auricula theatre and stone alpine troughs underline the imaginative use of limited space. The garden is managed organically, relying on home-made compost and plant diversity to attract beneficial wildlife. A restored Victorian water saving system collects rain water from the roofs of out-buildings. The rainwater tank hand pump is a great favourite with children
Quirky garden ornaments, some made from recycled materials, add to the interest.
Garden owners are beekeepers and welcome visits from fellow apiarists as well as plant enthusiasts
Newly installed metal raised beds and relaid brick paths have enhanced the vegetable garden and made it easier to manage.

Westview features

Location details

Westview,
Leicester,
Leicestershire,
LE8 9EH

Directions to Westview
Take either r'about from A6 into village centre then follow NGS signs. Please park in Oaks Rd.

Westview 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. Home-made soup & rolls served at the Feb openings.
Admission Adult: £3.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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. Home-made soup & rolls served at the Feb openings.
Admission Adult: £3.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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. Home-made soup & rolls served at the Feb openings.
Admission Adult: £3.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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. Home-made soup & rolls served at the Feb openings.
Admission Adult: £3.50
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from February to September for groups of up to 20.

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: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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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 Westview at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Westview. 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 Westview, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Westview does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Westview 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.