There are gardens to both the front and back of the house with views over fields. Some mature trees create woodland like areas and there are also areas in full sun with planting to suit each aspect. A large patio at the back has gazebos and seating. Other features inc a slate bed with fountain, pond, greenhouse and containers for alpines, vegetables, herbs etc. Planting style is naturalistic. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4 August to 5 September.
The garden is enhanced by views of the West Pennine moors. The front and side gardens are of oriental style, with topiary, ferns and bamboo. There are water features, stone dragons, and a terracotta warrior. The teahouse inc a miniature railway. The main garden has a fish pond and clematis covered pergola. The church yard garden has herbaceous borders and wildlife pond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 May to 2 October for groups of between 6 and 22.
Formal raised beds within a walled garden, a peace garden and an edible garden. The formal part of the garden uses plants predominantly from just 3 families, rose, geranium and aster. It is punctuated by grasses and has been designed to demonstrate how diverse and varied plants can be from just the one family. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to November for groups of up to 20.
Bridge Inn Community Farm was established in 2010 in response to a community need. Our farm sits on a beautiful 4 acre smallholding with views looking out over the countryside. We provide a quality service of training in a real life work environment and experience in horticulture, conservation and animal welfare. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 30 August.
A corner garden made in the last 7 yrs on shallow, sandy soil. The garden is a mixture of shrubs and perennials, many of the plants being of special interest and adapted to a coastal site with poor soil. There is a small pond for wildlife (newts, frogs and dragonflies), several seating areas and a new gravel garden is being established. A working artist’s studio may also be open to visit. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August.
The gardens range from a small satellite to a large (relatively new) garden featuring over 100 hosta varieties. They are mainly cottage gardens in style, each having its own features and interest. The small front gardens have all been made to 3 very different designs. No 1 has a satellite garden at the top of the track, a small but beautiful use of the space, making a tranquil haven. No 2’s garden is divided into 3 rooms, a cottage garden, a secluded seating area and finally a greenhouse with vegetables and fruit. A newly built garden room adds to this lovely garden. No 3 has the largest garden, planted with perennials, trees, roses, hostas (over 100 varieties mainly in pots) and shrubs with a separate fruit and cut flower garden and greenhouse. Plus a gravel area with seating and a pond. Coach House has a cobbled frontage, with patio and large lawn to the rear. The new owners have plans for a pond and chicken run amongst other ideas. The Friends Meeting House is a beautiful setting for teas. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 June to August for groups of between 8 and 30.
¾ acre year-round plantsperson’s garden with many rare and unusual plants. Herbaceous borders and island beds, pond, rockery, rose garden, and autumn hot bed. Many stone features built with reclaimed materials. Shrubs and rhododendrons, Koi pond and waterfall, hosta and fern walk. Gravel garden with Mediterranean plants. Patio surrounded by shrubs and raised alpine bed. Trees give areas for shade loving plants. Many beds replanted recently. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 17 August.
½ acre tastefully landscaped gardens comprising limestone rockeries, well-stocked herbaceous borders, raised alpine beds with many new plants, well-stocked koi pond, lawn areas, greenhouse and polytunnel, patio areas, specialising in alpines, rare shrubs and trees, large display of unusual spring bulbs. Secret Garden and year-round interest. Constantly evolving planting schemes. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to June for groups of between 10 and 50.
The project covers over an acre inc a huge variety of organic veg, wildlife pond, insect hotels, formal flower and Japanese garden, potager, cut flower and woodland garden. See the mock Elizabethan strawbale build, the witch’s hat, and railway station. Stroll down the pergola walk to the secret annual wildflower meadow, orchard and theatre. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 July to 2 October.
Surprises galore in this long, narrow garden split into several themed areas with mature specimen trees and shrubs. Lots of unique animal sculptures, fun topiaries, Jungle area, luxury bug hotel, ornamental fish pond and wildlife ponds. There is a summerhouse and BBQ area with seating and many other interesting features. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 20 July to August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Wildlife- and plant-lovers’ garden developed from Victorian cottage plot and adjoining field. Series of themed spaces to delight the senses and the mind. Courtyard, ponds, mixed borders, kitchen garden, perennial meadow, orchard, developing woodland, many places to sit and relax. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 13 April to 19 October for groups of up to 30.
Nestling in the beautiful village of Treales this generously sized Japanese garden has many authentic and unique Japanese features, alongside its 2 ponds linked by a stream. The stroll garden leads down to the tea house garden. The planting and the meandering pathways blend together to create a tranquil meditative garden in which to relax. New additions complete four Japanese garden styles. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1 September for groups of between 8 and 30.
The unique and quirky garden at Mill Barn is a delight, or rather a series of delights. Along the River Darwin, through the tiny secret grotto, past the suspension bridge and view of the fairytale tower, visitors can stroll past folly, sculptures, lily pond, and lawns, enjoy the naturally planted flower beds, then enter the secret garden and through it the pathways of the wooded hillside beyond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 3 May to August for groups of up to 30.
Moss Park is a stunning, award winning allotment site in Stretford, Manchester. Wide grass paths flanked by pretty flower borders give way to a large variety of well-tended plots bursting with ideas to try at home, from insect hotels to unusual fruits and vegetables. Take tea and cake on the lawn outside the quirky society clubhouse that looks like a beamed country pub. WC facilities. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to 1 October.
Small garden, inc a bridge, romantic ruin and man made caves with many entertaining features, 30 years in the construction. Use of recycled building materials. Entrance to caves may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 18 May to 19 October.
A mature walled garden surrounding a Victorian house with formal and informal planting mainly cottage garden style, accessed by bark and gravel paths. Bee friendly planting with constantly changing island beds and herbaceous borders, Newly planted echiums for 2025. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of between 10 and 50.
This beautiful and unique multi-award winning artist’s garden inc a Mediterranean, ornamental and tranquil woodland garden. Stunning herbaceous borders and an organic kitchen potager with large greenhouse add to its continued appeal. Fabulous container plantings throughout. Described as ‘Wonderful to walk through’ ‘Absolutely stunning’ and ‘an English garden at its very best’. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 June to August.
A large garden in Manchester with borders full of woodland jungle plants. Mature bamboos, inc a magnificent Borinda papyrifera, large palm trees and a collection of rare, hardy plants from around the world inc a number of hardy Schefflera plants. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 15 October for groups of up to 20.
The front and side gardens have a number of raised beds, a large Buddha and relaxation pod. The main garden at the rear of the property takes you through a number of ‘garden rooms’ inc a cut flower section, an orchard, a large lawned garden with a number of stone features, summerhouse, greenhouse, a ying-yang woodland, and a child’s play area. In 2025 we hope to have added a wildlife pond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 7 September.
A west facing garden that is mainly used to house numerous bonsai trees, hydrangeas and hostas. The garden is viewed from the raised patio area, then accessed via stone steps, over a bridge spanning a 4 metre Koi carp pond. Other features inc a lawn, seating area and, at the rear of the garden, a secret garden with a bar. Home-made ceramics are dotted around the garden, many housing bonsai trees. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September for groups of up to 20.
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