About Whalley and District Gardens
Whalley and District Gardens inc 2 small private gardens, a few minutes’ journey from the town centre, which also offers a peaceful community garden at its hub. The Hollies, has colourful borders framing a pond with interesting perennial planting and seating areas. The small, terraced garden at 5 Painter Crescent, sits at the top of a hill, with panoramic views across surrounding countryside. The garden of the English Martyrs’ Church has magnificent mature trees, glorious, fragrance filled borders and sweeping lawns. St Mary & All Saints has C10 stone crosses, old stone paths and grassed areas. Whalley Abbey offers a tranquil garden on the banks of the River Calder and photographic opportunities amid historic surroundings. The 4 allotments feature planting with a nod to the history of their surroundings as well as food grown for use in community projects; they sit opposite the Primary School's Forest Garden area, where the young pupils learn about nature and the environment.