We have been developing this romantic garden for about 20 yrs and now have over 1800 roses inc English, French and Italian varieties. Many unusual water features and specimen trees. Ferns inc tree ferns over 8ft high. Roses, scramblers and ramblers climb into trees, over arbours and arches. Collection of 140 Japanese maples. Opens Sunday 22nd and Sunday 29th June.
Rockingham Castle was built on the orders of William the Conqueror and offers a spectacular view over the Welland Valley. The original Motte and Bailey design still influences the sweeping formal gardens you see today. These inc a wealth of roses from hybrid teas to climbers covering every wall and features five key areas covering 13 acres, they are the terrace, the cross, rose garden, jewel borders and the dramatic wild garden. Opens Tuesday 24th June.
Dodford is a charming small village in a very peaceful location. This new and evolving group, based around the beautiful 1½ acre garden at Dodford House which inc productive kitchen and cut flower garden, rose walkway, long borders, formal lawns and topiary, and a box parterre. There will be several gardens open on the day of contrasting types and styles, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information closer to the open day. There is something to delight everyone in this group from children, who be able to meet the lovely alpacas and join in with the duck run on the stream that runs through the village, to adults exploring the lovely gardens. For 2025 we will also be welcoming a community choir who will be singing in the grounds of Dodford House. Opens Sunday 29th June.
Arthingworth features a Grade II* listed St Andrew’s Church, a friendly pub, and a scenic setting by the River Ise, which you can cross via a small bridge. The village offers a variety of open gardens, ranging from small to park-like. Visitors are welcome to explore eight gardens, inc hidden ones and Bosworth House, which has taken 25 yrs to develop. Opens Sunday 29th June.
Kilsby’s name has long been associated with Stephenson’s famous railway tunnel and an early skirmish in the Civil War. The houses and gardens of the village offer a mixture of sizes and styles, which reflect its development through time. A selection of gardens will be open, visit www.ngs.org.uk in the spring for information. Expect a warm welcome and delicious teas. Opens Sunday 29th June.
Sulgrave is a small historic village with eight gardens opening, and teas and plants for sale. There is something for everyone, from perfectly trimmed bonsai to large oaks. Rectory Farm has lovely views, a rill, well, and planted arbours. Mill Hollow Barn, a large garden with lakes, streams, ponds and many rare and interesting trees, shrubs and perennials. The Watermill, a contemporary garden designed by James Alexander-Sinclair, set around a C16 watermill and mill pond. A quirky garden at Wootton House with a good selection of rare and interesting plants. The Chesnuts, a small garden, but with huge interest, where every plant tells a story. Four new gardens opening this yr. Bentleys Farm Bungalow has some exotic plants and an extensive bonsai collection. The Thatched House demonstrates substantial new planting in an established 1 acre garden, inc a stumpery. Eagle House is a beautiful, traditional garden. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Chapmans Close will not be opening as part of the group. Opens Sunday 29th June.
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