Discover 140 flowering cherries and 30 magnolias. Many thousands of spring bulbs, sweeping lawns and lake. Beautiful naturally landscaped garden with some superb mature trees as well as a fascinating arboretum. One of the best flowering cherry displays in the area. Opens for By Arrangement visits from April to October.
Built from a blank canvas since 2017, this 42m x 12m garden has been transformed into an exotic garden full of interesting tropical plants with huge lush foliage. Various forms of banana plants, Canna and Brugmansia. Many of the plants are tender so need protection over winter. Various paths to explore. Small wildlife pond. Opens for By Arrangement visits from August to 30 August for groups of up to 20.
Within three original red brick walls a formal garden has been created in 1995. Yew buttresses, arbours and four parterres use Dutch themes. The borders contain herbaceous plants and shrubs. The north facing border holds shade loving plants. There is a mulberry and walnut tree. The astrolabe was installed in 1997. A Victorian rockery is built from slag from ironworks in Boston. Opens for By Arrangement visits all year round.
A large farmhouse garden featuring more than 120 old English rose varieties. Herbaceous beds with delphiniums, salvias, grasses, and another planted in hot reds and yellows with alstroemeria, Geum and sunflowers. A terrace with far-reaching views surrounded by lavender and a wildflower area with pathways, woodland walk, large fruit cage, apple orchard and vegetable garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits in June for groups of between 15 and 50.
A beautiful large garden lovingly developed over the last 20 years with several areas of formal and informal planting inc a pond which attracts a wonderful variety of wildlife. There is an excellent mix of trees, shrubs, perennials, rose garden and wildflower area. There are plenty of seats positioned around to sit and enjoy a cuppa and piece of cake. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 8 May to July for groups of between 10 and 30.
Slide open the Japanese gate to find secret shaded paths. You will be taken aback by the abundance of planting combinations. There are pergolas covered in climbers, raised beds, a large kitchen garden and everywhere places to rest and absorb the ambience. Stephanie is always on hand to share her love of gardening and expertise. Not forgetting, substantial plant sales propagated from the garden. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to August for groups of 10+.
A two acre garden with 160 year old tulip, plane and beech trees: borders of shrubs, roses, herbaceous plants. Snowdrops, early bulbs, hellebores in woodland. Shrub roses and herb garden in old paddock area, surrounded by informal borders with pond, bog garden, wildflowers, grasses and bulbs. Small fruit and vegetable garden. Grass and flower meadow. Garden managed environmentally for 35 years. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 22 March to 27 September for groups of between 5 and 30.
Blank canvas of ⅕ acre in early 90s. Developed into lush, colourful, exotic plant packed haven. A whole new world on entering from street. Exotic borders, raised exotic island, long hot border, pond and stumpery. Intimate seating areas throughout. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 2 August to 30 August for groups of 10+.