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. Approximately 200 different varieties of snowdrops in spring. Large greenhouse. Opens Sunday 9th February and for visit By Arrangement all year round.
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.
This is a small cottage garden, consisting of flower borders containing a variety of shrubs, a small lawn and large patio area with containers and hanging baskets for fruit and flowers. There is also a small pond. Opens as part of Carlton Gardens on Sunday 1st June.
Redesigned in 2000 by the owner based on C18 plans. A chain of five lakes (covering 10 acres) and several ironstone walled gardens all interconnected. Lakeside woodland walk. Planting for year-round interest. Landscaper trained under plantswoman Rosemary Verey at Barnsley House. Beautiful C13th church open. Opens Saturday 17th May.
A site of just under 2½ acres containing an unusual collection of trees and shrubs, many from Francis Hammond’s original planting dating from 1913 to 1936 whilst headmaster of the school. Species from America, China and Japan with malus and philadelphus walks and a moat. Proud owners of three champion trees identified by national specialist and 37 which are the best in Leicestershire. Opens Sunday 5th October.
This garden has been evolving over the last 13 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 as part of Willoughby Gardens on Sunday 6th July.
An ever changing family garden with lots of pots and mixed borders, and a secret garden. Lots of colour and year-round interest. Opens as part of Carlton Gardens on Sunday 1st June.
This is a small secluded ‘garden in a garden’ that’s divided into 4 rooms surrounding the house. There are trees, shrubs, evergreens, perennials, a small water feature and many, many pots. You will also find interesting artifacts and seating areas in each room to sit and rest awhile. Opens Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th as part of Wigston Gardens.
We are all about the wildlife. Wildflowers are encouraged to grow where they like for the benefit of birds, bees, butterflies and moths. Our small wildlife friendly garden features a ‘No Mow’ lawn full of meadow flowers, three borders; inc a newly planted perennial one, trees and a large seating area to enjoy your tea and cake. Buzzing all Summer! Opens Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July as part of Wigston Gardens.
Country garden designed for wildlife with open views of the fields beyond. The garden has a range of unusual trees, a wild flower area, and wildlife pond attracting newts, toads and a variety of insects. Over 40 species of wild birds have been recorded in the garden and the cottage style planting attracts bees and butterflies. The garden is attractive during the spring time with a variety of bulbs. Opens as part of Carlton Gardens on Sunday 1st June.
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. Opens Saturday 2nd to Sunday 10th August.
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 small 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 July for groups of between 15 and 50.
A large, sloping ¾ acre garden with wonderful views. Enter via a side gate and follow a narrow path opening up into what feels like a secret garden, different levels and spaces add to this illusion enabling you to admire the planting and views. This is a well established plantsman’s garden with many unusual plants, inc a collection of asters and Benton irises. National Collection of Geranium Phaeum cultivars. Opens Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September.
½ acre garden set around Blackfordby’s ‘hidden’ listed thatched cottage, which itself is more than 300 years 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 16th February and Sunday 6th 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 28th and Sunday 29th 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 21st June and Saturday 19th July.
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 every Wednesday in 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 unusual plants, trees and shrubs. Quiet and tranquil oasis. Opens Sunday 23rd February, 13th April, 29th June, 31st August and 26th October.
A small town garden on a newly built development. Featuring a Spring planting of bulbs, followed by a relaxed Prairie style scheme of grasses, rudbeckia and Verbena bonariensis to provide late season interest. Roses, Clematis and Honeysuckle give height and summer colour. Pots, hanging baskets and wall planters with seasonal bedding plants. Hartley Botanic Vista Greenhouse. Opens Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July as part of Wigston 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 27th April and 25th May.
Organically managed small walled cottage garden with year-round interest. Rare and unusual plants, many grown from seed. Formal box parterre, courtyard garden, 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 22nd, Sunday 23rd February and Saturday 24th and Monday 26th May.
Wigston Gardens consists of 4 relatively small gardens all within a 2 mile radius of each other. There is something different to see at each garden from traditional to a taste of the unusual via wildflowers, interesting artifacts, upcycling, and prairie style planting. You will need to travel by car to visit all of the gardens in the group or it will make for quite a long walk and you’ll need your comfy shoes. Opens Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July.
The ⅔ acre garden has been completely redesigned since the house was built in 2012, with a blend of traditional and modern gardening styles. Incorporating several different areas of interest with mature trees and wildflower areas, perennial borders and water features, a kitchen garden with large greenhouse and vegetable beds and a newly planted Mediterranean style gravel garden. Opens as part of Carlton Gardens on Sunday 1st June.
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