NGS Open Days 2023 |
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By appointment April to October |
Tuesday April 11th 2 pm - 5 pm |
Tuesday July 11th 2 pm - 5 pm Saturday July 15th 2 pm - 5 pm Tuesday July 25th 2 pm - 5 pm Tuesday August 8th 2 pm - 5 pm Saturday August 12th 2 pm - 5 pm Tuesday August 22nd 2 pm - 5 pm Saturday September 23rd 2 pm - 5 pm Saturday September 30 th 2 pm - 5 pm Tuesday October 10th 2 pm - 5 pm Saturday October 14th 2 pm - 5 pm | |
01903 884981 timespan70@tiscali.co.uk 70 Ford Road |
Pre-booked via National Garden Scheme with timed slots, two Tuesdays per month throughout the season |
This beautiful garden has been designed specifically to create a lush and tranquil paradise in which to entertain and relax in. A concentrated effort has been made by two talented owners, to incorporate eye catching woodland sculptures including ‘Joey, the War Horse' our proud stag, ‘Wee Brodie' who peeps out from our woodland stumpery and Athena the owl. Two bronzed boxing hares and a canny fox cub have recently joined our ever-increasing sculptural projects. Our resident bugs languish in our No.10 Downing Street Bug Hotel. |
Apart from these quirky ideas we have created a colourful garden set round a fully stocked raised fishpond, babbling water rill, curved and irregular interlocking flowerbeds, filled with year-round colour of tulips in spring, roses, clematis, fuchsias, hydrangeas, dahlias and cannas all mixed in with exotic and architectural plants and specimen trees that have been adapted to give height and dapple shade. This garden is packed with ideas of how to incorporate a productive salad garden with herbs, textured planting and of course vibrant colour and scent. |
We have comfortable seating for up to 24 visitors and extra seating can be organised by prior arrangement. So why not enjoy one of our most delicious homemade afternoon teas comprising of a selection of freshly made sandwiches, scones and cakes at £6.50 pp. or we can supply tea/coffee and a selection of cakes at £2.50 per person. |
We also have a wonderful and imaginative collection of heritage style bird boxes and home décor items, beautifully hand-made by us and a few talented local craftsmen, for sale in our conservatory shop. |
During our October opening we will have the garden lit with lights and decorated and will be serving mulled wine and fruit pies with custard alongside our usual refreshments. The conservatory shop will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland with Christmas gifts and unique Christmas decorations for sale. |
How to find us by car or coach travelling along the A27
West Bound East Bound Entrance fee £5.00 per person. Payments for group visits Payment for our open Sunday afternoons can be made either on-line by logging on to the NGS.org.uk - Peelers Retreat Alternatively, cash or card payments accepted on the day of the visit. |