Our modern cottage style garden, with winding paths through lawns, was created from a derelict farmyard. It covers 420m2, and is now filled with perennials, shrubs and pollinator friendly plants as well as a wildflower patch. More recently we have created a cutting garden with greenhouse and a sunken family entertaining area, framed by fragrant roses and climbers.
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Featuring a colourful selection of flowers such as dahlias, sweet peas and cosmos as well as a herb bed and an auricula theatre.
There are a number of sitting areas to enjoy the flowers and the wildlife they attract, as well as views across the adjoining countryside.
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Whinney Lane Barn,
Whinney Lane,
Blackburn,
Lancashire,
BB2 7EH
Directions to Whinney Lane Barn
M6, Junction 31, head to Blackburn on the A59/A677 for 5m, turn L at traffic lights on the A6119 and take first L onto Whinney Lane. Continue for 0.3m and we are the barn on L. What3words app: crazy.corner.engage.
A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.
A group opening is when a number of gardens open together on the same day.
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Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.
Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Whinney Lane Barn at this time.
Yes, dogs are welcome at Whinney Lane Barn. 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.
There are no plants for sale for the time being.
Sorry, Whinney Lane Barn does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.
Whinney Lane Barn is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.
