Medium sized garden with a Japanese theme inc a zen garden, Japanese tea house, koi pond, more than 20 different varieties of acers, many choice alpines, trilliums, cyclamen, erythroniums, cornus, hamamelis and dwarf conifers. Approx 200 different varieties of snowdrops in spring. Large greenhouse. Opens Sunday 15th February and for visit By Arrangement all year round.
A large town garden with a patchwork of various areas. There is a wisteria fairy ring, a wildlife pond, folly, Shepherd’s hut and ‘grandads’ garden. From the top to the bottom there are lots of seating areas for you to relax and enjoy different aspects of the garden. Quiet relaxed borders with wildlife in mind and mature trees, also upcycled and salvaged items dotted around. Opens Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June as part of Hinckley Gardens.
1 acre garden with lots of different areas, silver birch walk, wildlife pond with seating, apple tree garden, Mediterranean planted area and lawns surrounded with herbaceous plants and shrubs. Patio area with climbing roses and wisteria. There is also a utility garden with greenhouses, vegetables in beds, herbs and perennial flower beds, lawn and fruit cage. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 February to 19 July for groups of up to 45.
A rural country garden on a quiet road to Battram Woods with curved borders heavily planted with shrubs and perennials. Just to name a few: a Robinia ‘Lace Lady’, Viburnum, Thalictrum, Eremurus, Oriental poppies and roses. Further highlights inc a Cornus alternifolia ‘Argentea’, a natural pond, and a circular seating area offering views of the National Forest. Opens Saturday 6th June.
A large level mature garden in a central location within the village. This is a garden for gardeners interested in plants with colour and variety everywhere. There are north and south facing borders with a good mix of sun and shady areas, sumptuous pot planting, and a lovely vine laden pergola shading the main terrace. There is a fine collection of acers both in the borders and in pots. Opens Sunday 26th July.
The garden is set on a hillside with lovely views across the village. It comprises a cottage style garden; then a series of water features inc a stream and a ‘champagne’ pond; and finally a vegetable plot, small orchard and wildflower meadow. Artistic touches run throughout and local artwork is featured. The ponds attract great crested and common newts, frogs, toads and grass snakes. Opens Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June with 109 Brook Street and By Arrangement.
South facing, ¾ acre, gently sloping garden with views over open countryside. Modern garden with mature features. Patio with roses and clematis, wildlife and fish ponds, mixed borders, vegetable garden, orchard, hot garden and woodland garden. Something for everyone. Opens Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June with 88 Brook Street and By Arrangement.
This garden has been evolving over the last 17 yrs. Borders have developed with a mixture of perennials, roses and shrubs. A winding path leads to a shepherd’s hut and open views of countryside. In 2013 Betula jacquemontii, Sorbus Joseph Rock, Amelanchier and Acer trees were planted. Kitchen garden upgraded with paths and pergola arch. Garden seating offers a delightful setting to relax in. Opens Sunday 12th July as part of Willoughby Gardens.
2 acre garden with stunning views across Charnwood countryside. Near the house are patios, lawns, water feature, flower and shrub beds, fruit trees, soft fruit cage, greenhouses and vegetable plots. Lawns slope down to gravel garden, large wildlife pond and areas of woodland with walks through many species of trees. Over 50 garden statues and ornaments. Many places to sit and relax. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 15 April to 28 August for groups of between 15 and 50.
A sloping ¾ acre plantsman’s garden. Entering via a side gate visitors will discover different levels and spaces which enable them to enjoy the design and unusual plants throughout the garden. This is a well established garden that inc the National Collection of over 80 Geranium Phaeum cultivars planted to demonstrate their versatility and garden worthiness. Opens Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June.
½ acre garden set around Blackfordby’s ‘hidden’ listed thatched cottage, which itself is more than 300 yrs old. 3.4 acres of paddocks, front and rear gardens to explore with extensive displays of snowdrops (inc a named collection) as well as hellebores throughout. Later in spring the display changes to Snakes Heads and mature magnolias. Opens Sunday 15th February and Sunday 12th April.
⅔ acre beautiful country garden full of colour, formal design, softened by cottage style planting. Modern sculptures. Large herbaceous borders, vegetable plots, pond, greenhouse, shady area, colour-themed borders. Extensive collections in over 300 pots, home to everything from alpines to trees. Trees with attractive bark. Many clematis and roses. Dramatic arched pergola. Constantly changing garden. Opens Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June.
Set within the grounds of the Glenfield Hospital, the Secret Garden is 1 acre in size, hidden behind the walls of a Victorian Walled garden which has been lovingly designed and restored for the benefit of all those who visit it and in consideration of the rich history and heritage of the garden and the wider Leicester Frith site. Opens Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June.
A small/medium sized south facing garden which has taken on many changes over more than 30 yrs. Now all on one level and low maintenance, it has evergreen sections to inc palm trees and others with Mediterranean style planting, very fragrant with a pink, purple and white colour pallet. A pond trickles away in the background next to a patio and seating area giving continual interest. Opens Sunday 7th June as part of Stoneygate and Knighton Gardens.
A small city garden designed in 2016 with gravel and borders with mixed planting of shrubs, roses and herbaceous plants complemented by seasonal planting in containers. Opens Sunday 7th June as part of Stoneygate and Knighton Gardens.
4 acre country house garden; fine trees and shrubs with wide herbaceous borders and sweeping striped lawn. Good display of bulbs in spring, roses June and July. Walled grey garden; nepeta walk arched with roses, parterre with box and roses. Mediterranean garden. Heated greenhouse, potager with topiary, water feature garden and sculptures. Opens throughout June and July.
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; glass garden room holds exhibitions and recitals. Vegetable plot. Cowslips and bulbs in springtime. Wide variety of shrubs, plants and flowers. Quiet and tranquil oasis. Opens Sunday 8th March, 3rd May, 21st June, 30th August and 25th October.
Our very small garden is situated in a cul-de-sac on a large housing estate. Within limited space, we have endeavoured to create a diversity of plants. There are a variety of hostas and ferns complemented by perennials and annuals for colour. A small water feature adds to the wall-bound seating area which is surrounded by greenery. Ornaments are scattered around the garden. Opens Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June as part of Hinckley Gardens.
Westbrooke House is a late Victorian property built in 1887. The gardens comprise 6 acres in total and are approached through a tree lined driveway of mature limes and giant redwoods. Key features are walled flower garden, walled kitchen garden, fernery, lower garden, wildlife pond, spring garden, lawns, woodland paths and a meadow with a wildflower area, ha-ha and hornbeam avenue. Opens Sunday 26th April and 7th June.
A small, organically managed walled cottage garden with year-round interest. Rare and unusual plants, many grown from seed. Courtyard garden with stone troughs and containers, 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. Opens Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd February, and Saturday 23rd and Monday 25th May.
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