Our garden was designed in the early 1900s by Sir Reginald Blomfield: architect, garden designer and author. Yew hedges divide the garden into rooms, each one with its own atmosphere. Topiary peacocks welcome visitors at the front door and densely planted borders ensure botanical interest from spring through to autumn. Please Note: the house will not be open. Opens Friday 1st May.
Enjoy a warm welcome in this village with its very attractive rural setting of rolling hills and reservoirs. A group of contrasting gardens awaits your visit, with several recent additions, inc a 1⅓ acre garden undergoing a complete rebirth. Most of us grow fruit and vegetables in various settings, such as a walled kitchen garden and raised beds in cottage gardens. We aim for an abundance of spring flowers from bulbs (badgers permitting), shrubs, and blossom. Opens Sunday 3rd May.
Over an acre of garden wrapped around the former nursery with beautiful views. Planted with many unusual shrubs and herbaceous perennials over the last 30+ yrs to reflect the wide range of plants produced, inc seven large island beds planted mainly with herbaceous perennials. In addition, our wildflower meadow is in its second year, and a woodland path features shade loving plants. Opens Friday 8th, Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th May.
Set among the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside, our unique 60 acre private woodland garden has a large and notable collection of plants, trees, and shrubs. As May ushers in warmer weather, around 100 magnolias put on a magnificent display, complemented by azaleas and rhododendrons. The garden fills with delightful sights and scents. In previous years, we have let some of our areas grow wilder, leaving the grass longer and allowing wild flowers to bloom, which helps support our insect and bird population. Enjoy nature unfolding by taking a leisurely stroll through the garden, relaxing on one of our many benches, or simply soaking up the peaceful atmosphere. Opens Saturday 9th May.
Ashby Manor House is located at the far end of the pretty village of Ashby St Ledgers in Northamptonshire. Famed for being the home of Robert Catesby of Gunpowder plot notoriety, its beautifully landscaped gardens are the work of Edwin Lutyens at the turn of the century. New owners have restored the ancient walled garden with the help of talented designer Daniel Combes. Opens Sunday 10th May.
A delightful hilly village with attractive old houses built from golden coloured Hornton stone, set around a C14 church and two village greens (no through traffic). Five gardens of differing sizes and styles will be open: a wisteria-clad thatched cottage with a sloping garden and modern sculptures; an elevated garden with views over the village and beyond; a ¼ acre garden with mature planting and new landscaping, with countryside views; a garden remodelled over the past three years, with lawns, herbaceous beds, a pond, and a small vegetable and soft fruit area; a recently redeveloped garden, opening for the first time, which inc a large wildlife pond and a small wooded area, all in keeping with a natural theme. We look forward to welcoming you to our lovely village! Opens Sunday 17th May.
A collection of gardens opening across Little and Great Brington. Ten gardens will open in Little Brington and eight more in Great Brington. Some are large and formal, while others are smaller but no less interesting. All are set in rolling countryside and within two of the most attractive villages in the county. We also hope to provide a courtesy shuttle bus service between the two villages, adding a little extra fun. Or, if you prefer, there is a lovely one-mile walk between the villages across the fields. Opens Sunday 17th May.
You are so welcome to Newnham. Three plant-lovers’ gardens all set in our beautiful old village nestled in the unspoilt Northamptonshire Uplands. The gardens are packed with spring colour, horticultural delights, lots of inspiration and lovely views. There is something to delight everyone. Spend the day with us enjoying and relaxing in the gardens, buying at our plant sales, strolling around the village lanes and visiting our C14 church. Treat yourself to a tasty light lunch and delicious cakes and refreshments in the village hall (several times!). We look forward to seeing you. Opens Sunday 24th May.
A group of varied gardens set in a suburban location that is surprisingly green. Some gardens are situated on steeply sloping sites, which present their own challenges. Two of the gardens are owned by horticultural professionals, so this is the place to come for expert advice on making the most of the size of garden that most of us have. Opens Sunday 24th May.
The pretty village of East Haddon dates back to the Norman invasion. The oldest surviving building is St Mary’s, a C12 church. The village features many thatched cottages built from the local honey-coloured ironstone. A thatched village pump and former fire station, once housing a hand drawn pump, now serving as the bus shelter. The nine gardens opening this year are a mixture of small to medium sized mature gardens, some offering beautiful views across rolling hills. They are bursting with rare and unusual plants, a variety of shrubs, climbers, roses, and perennials, along with borders, vegetable beds, espaliered fruit trees, and woodland areas. Tickets and refreshments will be available at the church. Plants propagated from the gardens and raised from seed, inc some rarities, will be on sale at Limetrees. Opens Monday 25th May.
Large garden behind C17 farmhouse (not open). Colour themed borders and separate small gardens with beech and yew hedges, each with their own character. Orchard with wild flowers and an old-fashioned vegetable garden. Wilderness (in C18 sense) and archery lawn. Garden started in 1992 with new hot and gravel garden created in 2011. Opens Sunday 31st May.
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