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August gardens in Leicestershire

Leicestershire has a variety of gardens open to visit and explore in August, find out more below…

182 Ashby Road, Hinckley

120ft cottage style garden packed with lots of colourful perennials and annuals. Many pots and containers full of cannas, agapanthus, banana plants and dahlias. A small pond and bog garden planting. A garden room and plenty of comfortable seating to sit and view different aspects of the garden. Many salvage collectables cited around the garden which provide further interest. Opens Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th August.

221 Markfield Road, Groby

A south facing plot of land nestled between the village of Groby and Markfield approx 1 acre in size. The hidden treasures are deceptive from the front of the property which sits on one of the main trunk roads out of Leicester. Packed with interest and created over the last 20 yrs from a dishevelled overgrown plot you will be presented with a garden full of delight. Open from Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th August.

The Old Barn, Swadlincote

2 acres in secluded hamlet, lots of interest. Lawned garden with colourful shrubs and tree-lined cobbled paths. Walled garden has fishpond, pergola with climbers and cottage garden planting. Large open views, rewilding meadow. A laid back peaceful garden to stroll around and relax. Lots of wildlife, inc our Peafowl. Plenty of drinks, cakes and seats. Redundant old church close, open to visitors. Opens Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August.

Tresillian House, Melton Mowbray

¾ acre garden re-established by current owner. Beautiful blue cedar trees, specimen tulip tree. Variety of trees, plants and bushes reinstated. Original bog garden and natural pond. Koi pond maturing well; glass garden room holds exhibitions and recitals. Vegetable plot. Unusual plants, trees and shrubs. Contemporary area added 2020. Quiet and tranquil oasis. Opens Sunday 25th August.

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