We have a medium sized garden which mixes flowers with fruit, places to sit and admire the fish pond and flowers. We have a range of iris, perennials, auriculas and alpines. Plenty to see and enjoy. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4th May to 1st June for groups of between 6 and 20.
See 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 for groups of between 20 and 30.
Within three original red brick walls a formal garden was 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.
Compact, quirky garden, large fish pond. Further five small wildlife ponds. Small wooded area and Jurassic style garden with tree ferns. Densely planted flower borders featuring penstemons. Large patio with seating. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 23rd May to 24th August for groups of between 8 and 30.
More than 100 roses, inc many old English fragrant varieties, lavender avenues and herbaceous borders with delphiniums, fill the formal part of this nine acre garden. A wildflower meadow, now two years old, and the woodland walk encourage wildlife. The south east facing terrace overlooks the garden giving far-reaching views and provides the perfect place to enjoy a cup of tea. Opens for By Arrangement visits in June for groups of between 10 and 40.
Garden developed over 27years for colour, scent and wildlife (inc butterflies, moths and dragonflies). Three acres of predominantly flower gardens with formal and informal areas, all framed by hornbeam hedges. Wide variety of traditional and unusual plants, shrubs and trees (inc Black Poplars), meadow, vegetable garden and orchard. Walks through seven acre wood. Opens for By Arrangement visits for June and July for groups of between 10 and 30.
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 12th May to 4th August for groups of between 10 and 30.
Slide open the Japanese gate to find secret paths, lanterns, a circular window in a curved wall, water lilies in pots and a gravel garden, vegetable garden and propagation area. Take the long drive to see the sea. Back in the garden, find a seat, enjoy the birds and bees. We face the challenges of heavy clay and salt ladened winds but look for unusual plants not the humdrum for these conditions. Opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1st September for groups of between 10 and 30.
A two acre garden with 150 year old tulip, plane and beech trees: borders of shrubs, roses, herbaceous plants. Shrub roses and herb garden in old paddock area, surrounded by informal areas with pond and bog garden, wildflowers, grasses and bulbs. Small fruit and vegetable gardens. Flower and grass meadow. Kids love exploring winding paths through the wilder areas. Garden is managed environmentally. Opens for By Arrangement visits from March to 1st October for groups of between 5 and 30.
Make an arrangement to visit the Plant Lovers Garden for a friendly welcome and informative visit. Be inspired by a garden packed with plants showcasing colour, form, texture, various planting combinations and conditions. Elements of garden design and structures throughout. With a guided tour inc to tell the stories behind the design and planting. Large variety of plants for sale. Opens for By Arrangement visits from 4th March to 2nd September for groups of up to 35.
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, ponds, stumpery. Intimate seating areas along garden’s journey. Opens for By Arrangement visits in August.
Renowned for its rich planting of shaded beds, but plenty to interest sun lovers too, especially salvias. A good selection available in the RHS listed nursery. A new attraction this year is a crevice garden. For the first time we have a winter opening featuring drifts of snowdrops and aconites amongst winter flowering shrubs. There is a small, but expanding collection of named snowdrops. Opens for By Arrangement visits from February to October.