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CUMBRIA 1
Cumbria
gardens open for charity, 2022
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Dear Garden Visitor,
CUMBRIA – where Wordsworth ‘wandered lonely as a cloud’
before finding his ‘host of golden daffodils’.
CUMBRIA – part of which has been a UNESCO World
Heritage Site since 2017.
CUMBRIA – offering mountains, fells, lakes, tarns, waterfalls
– a rugged coastline softened by estuaries and rolling open
country spaces through which rivers, streams and becks
wander and hurry on their way to the sea.
Amongst all of this natural beauty are our gardens, offering
havens of tranquillity, panoramic views of distant lakes and
mountains - family gardens flourishing alongside stately homes
set in their vast estates.
CUMBRIA – a county of contrasts in scale and interest, where
a visit to some of our gardens will offer colour, relaxation,
evidence of love and care and perhaps an idea or two to take
back home. Perhaps even a plant or two to create a corner of
Cumbria in your own patch.
Happy garden visiting!
Cumbria Volunteers
County Organisers Publicity – Social Media
Gráinne Jakobson
North
01946 813017
Alannah Rylands
grainne.jakobson@ngs.org.uk
01697 320413
alannah.rylands@ngs.org.uk Booklet Co-ordinator
Cate Bowman
South
01228 573903
Sue Sharkey
cate.bowman@ngs.org.uk
07811 710248
ewebank85@gmail.com Assistant County Organisers
Carole Berryman (as opposite)
County Treasurer
Derek Farman Cate Bowman (as above)
01539 444893
Bruno Gouillon
derek@derejam.myzen.co.uk
01539 532317
Publicity – brunog45@hotmail.com
Publications & Special Interest
Linda & Alec Greening
Carole Berryman
01524 781624
01539 443649
greening@ngs.org.uk
carole.berryman@outlook.com
Gráinne Jakobson (as above)
Christine Davidson
Cover image: Tithe Barn 07966 524302
Photographer: Christine Davidson christine.davidson@ngs.org.uk)
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Founded on a family owned ‘living’ estate, the Askham Collection is a trio of
unique places to eat, drink and sleep on the edge of the Lake District.
14th C Askham Hall has a Michelin starred restaurant, luxury accommodation,
party spaces and grade II listed gardens.
George and Dragon,
Clifton, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2ER
Askham Hall / Queen’s Head,
Askham, Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2PF
Call 01931 712 350 or visit www.askhamcollection.co.uk
FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA @CumbriaNGS
More of our garden visitors and owners
are engaging with us on Twitter, Facebook,
Instagram and GardenTags, sharing
photographs, information and ideas
- please join us!
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All entries are subject to change. For the latest
information check www.ngs.org.uk
OPENING Sunday 15th
Chapelside 3
DATES Matson Ground
Saturday 28th
27
Map locator numbers are shown to Galesyke 11
the right of each garden name. Sunday 29th
Chapelside 3
February Galesyke 11
Grange over Sands Hidden
Snowdrop Festival Gardens 13
Every Saturday from
Saturday 19th June
Summerdale House 40
Every Saturday
Summerdale House 40
March
Sunday 5th
Every Saturday Abi and Tom’s Garden Plants 1
Summerdale House 40 u Hutton-In-The-Forest 20
Sunday 20th N The Old Vicarage 31
u Dora’s Field 8 Quarry Hill House 35
u Rydal Hall 37
u High Close Estate
& Arboretum 18 Yewbarrow House 46
u Holehird Gardens 19 Saturday 11th
u Rydal Hall 37 Coombe Eden 5
Hazel Cottage 17
April Sunday 12th
Chapelside 3
Every Saturday Coombe Eden 5
Summerdale House 40 Hayton Village Gardens 16
Saturday 9th Hazel Cottage 17
Bishop’s House 2 Low Crag 24
Middle Blakebank 28
Sunday 24th 8 Oxenholme Road 32
Summerdale House 40 Summerdale House 40
Wednesday 15th
May Church View 4
Every Saturday Saturday 18th
Summerdale House 40 Whetstone Croft & Cottage 43
Sunday 1st Sunday 19th
Low Fell West 25 Crumble Cottages 6
N u Netherby Hall 29 Haverthwaite Lodge 15
Whetstone Croft & Cottage 43
Monday 2nd
Low Fell West 25 Saturday 25th
Woodend House 45
Sunday 8th
u Rydal Hall 37 Sunday 26th
Chapelside 3
Saturday 14th Eden Mount Gardens 9
Bishop’s House 2 Ivy House 21
Woodend House 45
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July September
Saturday 2nd Sunday 4th
Park House 33 Middle Blakebank 28
Summerdale House 40 Yewbarrow House 46
Sunday 3rd Thursday 8th
N 27 Haverigg Gardens 14 Larch Cottage Nurseries 23
Park House 33
Wednesday 14th
Ulverston Gardens 42
Church View 4
Yewbarrow House 46
Thursday 7th
u Holehird Gardens 19 October
Larch Cottage Nurseries 23
Saturday 15th
Sunday 10th Bishop’s House 2
Chapelside 3
Sunday 23rd
Winton Park 44
Low Fell West 25
Saturday 16th
Deer Rudding 7
By Arrangement
Sunday 17th
u Rydal Hall 37 Arrange a personalised garden visit
with your club, or group of friends,
Saturday 23rd on a date to suit you. See individual
Coombe Eden 5 garden entries for full details.
Hazel Cottage 17
Sunday 24th Chapelside 3
Coombe Eden 5 Church View 4
Crumble Cottages 6 Crumble Cottages 6
Hazel Cottage 17 Deer Rudding 7
N Sidegarth 38 Elder Cottage, Grange
over Sands Hidden Gardens 13
Sunday 31st Galesyke 11
Grange over Sands Hidden Grange Fell Allotments 12
Gardens 13 Haverthwaite Lodge 15
Newlands 30 Ivy House 21
Low Fell West 25
August Lower Rowell Farm & Cottage 26
Matson Ground 27
Sunday 7th Middle Blakebank 28
Rose Croft 36 Pear Tree Cottage 34
Yewbarrow House 46 Quarry Hill House 35
Rose Croft 36
Thursday 11th
Sprint Mill 39
Larch Cottage Nurseries 23
Tithe Barn 41
Sunday 14th Woodend House 45
Grange Fell Allotments 12 Yewbarrow House 46
Ivy House 21
Sunday 21st
Fell Yeat 10
Join our team of friendly and energetic volunteers. If you have
experience in social media or publicity, enjoy finance, are a
keen photographer or simply love visiting gardens and talking
to people – there’s a role that’s perfect for you. Email Alannah
Rylands, alannah.rylands@ngs.org.uk for more information.
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Symbols at the end of each garden iGarden designed by a Fellow, Member
entry indicate features and items of or Pre-registered Member of the Society
special interest at the garden. of Garden Designers.
NGardens opening for the first time CGarden accessible to coaches.
this year or re-opening after a long break. Coach sizes vary so please contact
u Garden also opens on non-NGS garden owner or County Organiser in
days. (Gardens which carry this symbol advance to check details.
contribute to the NGS either by opening Group visits Group Organisers may
on a specific day(s) and/or by giving a contact the County Organiser or a garden
guaranteed contribution). owner direct to organise a group visit to a
eWheelchair access to at least the main particular county or garden. See above for
features of the garden. County Organiser details, or visit
www.ngs.org.uk.
f Dogs on short leads welcome.
Children must be accompanied by an
gPlants usually for sale. adult.
dPlant Heritage National Collection Photography is at the discretion of
Holder. the garden owner; please check first.
aGardens that offer accommodation. Photographs must not be used for sale
or reproduction without prior permission
bRefreshments are available, normally of the owner.
at a charge, subject to Covid-19
guidelines. Share To indicates that a proportion of
the money collected will be given
pPicnics welcome. to the nominated charity.
cCashless payments available. Toilets are not usually available
at private gardens.
Abi and Tom’s Garden Plants
CUMBRIA 9 THE GARDENS 1 ABI AND TOM’S GARDEN PLANTS Halecat, Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6RT. Abi & Tom Attwood, www.abiandtom.co.uk. 20 mins from Kendal. From A590 turn N to Witherslack. Follow brown tourist signs to Halecat. Rail Grange-over-sands 5m, Bus X6 2m, NCR 70. Sun 5 June (10-5). Combined adm with The Old Vicarage £6, chd free. Light refreshments. The 1 acre nursery garden is a fusion of traditional horticultural values with modern approaches to the display, growing and use of plant material. Our full range of perennials can be seen growing alongside one another in themed borders be they shady damp corners or south facing hot spots. The propagating areas, stock beds and family garden, normally closed to visitors, will be open on the NGS day. More than 1,000 different herbaceous perennials are grown in the nursery, many that are excellent for wildlife. For other opening times and information please phone, e-mail or visit our website. Featured in the Gardens Illustrated top 100 nurseries 2019. Sloping site that has no steps but steep inclines in places. efgCbc 2 BISHOP’S HOUSE Ambleside Road, Keswick, CA12 4DD. Mrs Alison Newcome. Turn off the A591, signed to Castlerigg Manor. House is on L just before St Johns Church. Sat 9 Apr, Sat 14 May, Sat 15 Oct (2-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. The garden is approx 1 acre and comprises a mixture of woodland garden, small rockery, herbaceous bed, pond, orchard area, trees and shrubs. The garden was completely recreated, apart from the mature trees which were already here, about 10 yrs ago. It continues to grow and mature with each year that passes. There have been ongoing innovations as situations have prompted. Gravel paths. eb 3 CHAPELSIDE Mungrisdale, Penrith, CA11 0XR. Tricia & Robin Acland, 017687 79672, rtacland@gmail.com. 12m W of Penrith. On A66 take minor rd N signed Mungrisdale. After 2m, sharp bends, garden on L immed after tiny church on R. Use church car park at foot of our short drive. On C2C Reivers 71, 10 cycle routes. Sun 15, Sun 29 May, Sun 12, Sun 26 June, Sun 10 July (1-5). Adm £4, chd free. Visits also by arrangement May to July. 1 acre windy garden below fell, round C18 farmhouse and outbuildings. Fine views. Tiny stream, large pond. Herbaceous, gravel, alpine, damp and shade areas, bulbs in grass. Wide range of plants, many unusual. Relaxed planting regime. Run on organic lines. Art constructions in and out, local stone used creatively. Featured in leading magazines and several books. fg 4 CHURCH VIEW Bongate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6UN. Mrs H Holmes, 01768 351397, engcougars@btinternet.com, www.sites.google.com/site/ engcougars/church-view. 0.4m SE of Appleby town centre. A66 W take B6542 for 2m St Michael’s Church on L garden opp. A66 E take B6542 & continue to Royal Oak Inn, garden next door, opp church. Wed 15 June, Wed 14 Sept (1-4.30). Adm £4, chd free. Visits also by arrangement May to Sept for groups of up to 30. It’s all about the plants! Less than ½ acre of garden but with layers of texture, colour and interest in abundance, this is a garden for plantaholics. Plant combinations are at the heart of the design. With self-contained vistas and maximum use of planting space, the garden photographs very well and has been a subject for many local and national publications and photographers over recent years. gC
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5 COOMBE EDEN
Armathwaite, Carlisle, CA4 9PQ. Belinda & Mike. 8m SE of Carlisle. Turn
off A6 just S of High Hesket signed Armathwaite. Continue to bottom of hill
where garden can be found on R turn for Lazonby. Sat 11, Sun 12 June, Sat
23, Sun 24 July (12-5). Combined adm with Hazel Cottage £5, chd free.
Home-made teas at Hazel Cottage.
A garden of traditional and contemporary beds. Steep banks down to stream
with pretty Japanese style bridge. Large rhododendrons give a breathtaking
show late May/early June. New formal garden and vegetable areas added 2020.
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6 CRUMBLE COTTAGES
Beckside, Cartmel, LA11 7SP. Sarah Byrne & Stewart
Cowe, 015395 34405, sarah@crumblecottages.co.uk,
www.crumblecottages.co.uk. 1m from Cartmel up past the racecourse.
Please note car SatNav brings you directly here however mobile phone
SatNav take you up the wrong lane. Sun 19 June, Sun 24 July (10.30-
4). Adm £5, chd £1. Home-made teas. Ice cream and home made
raspberry sauce. Visits also by arrangement Apr to Oct for groups
of 10+. The gardens inc wildflower meadows, 1½ acre water gardens built
just over 6 years ago to improve the biodiversity of the area, walled kitchen
gardens which have a Grade II listed wall with 7 bee boles. Cut flower and
butterfly borders. Ornamental planting around the house divided into a number
of planting styles. All areas designed to encourage wildlife. We now have
hedgehogs! Cumbria Life September 2021. Wheelchair access to ornamental
areas by house and outlying areas of garden but only by a wheelchair that can
cope with uneven ground.
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7 DEER RUDDING
Hesket Newmarket, Wigton, CA7 8HU. Mrs Lynne Carruthers,
deer.rudding@gmail.com. Located off the road from Millhouse to Haltcliff
Bridge, not in Hesket Newmarket. From Penrith J41 M6 take B5305 6.8m, L
to Hesket Newmarket 2.2m, at Millhouse L to Haltcliffe Bridge by village hall,
continue 1m, R over cattle grid. Sat 16 July (10-4). Adm £5, chd free. Light
refreshments at Millhouse Village Hall. Refreshments in aid of Fellview
School, Caldbeck. Visits also by arrangement Apr to Aug. Tuesdays only.
Set in the lee of the Northern Fells on the bank of the Caldew and enjoying
views into the wider landscape, notably Carrock Fell. The garden extends to 8
acres and surrounds a former Cumbrian farmhouse and outbuildings. Mixed
shrub and perennial borders, woodland and meadow grass areas, extensive
rockery and stone walls built by Cumbrian champion waller, Steve Allen of
Tebay. The rockery and meadow areas are very attractive in May and June.
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8 u DORA’S FIELD
Rydal, Ambleside, LA22 9LX. National Trust, www.nationaltrust.org.uk.
1½m N of Ambleside. Follow A591 from Ambleside to Rydal. Dora’s Field
is next to St Mary’s Church. For NGS: Sun 20 Mar (10-4.30). Adm by
donation. Open nearby High Close Estate & Arboretum. For other
opening times and information, please visit garden website.
Named for Dora, the daughter of the poet William Wordsworth. Wordsworth
planned to build a house on the land but, after her early death, he planted
the area with daffodils in her memory. Now known as Dora’s field the area is
renowned for its spring display of daffodils and bluebells. The impact of the
pandemic and reduced resource means some areas will look more wild than
normal. However, paths are still accessible and you will still be able to enjoy the
spring colour. Please visit www.ngs.org.uk to make your donation. 20 March;
Wordsworth’s Daffodil Legacy.
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GROUP OPENING
9 EDEN MOUNT GARDENS
Eden Mount, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6BZ. Dr Ian & Pauline Wilson.
Please park on Eden Mount Road as there is no parking near the gardens.
Sun 26 June (11-4). Combined adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments.
THE COTTAGE
Dr Ian & Pauline Wilson.
EDENHURST
Mr & Mrs P Bowe.
ENDCLIFFE
Mr & Mrs John Barker.
GREY GABLE
Mr Peter Stas.
N GROVE HOUSE
Mr & Mrs Melissa Harrington.
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The Cottage: Hidden from view with wide gravel paths and a number of steps.
Lovely changing views over Morecambe Bay. Endcliffe: Compact garden, mostly
hard landscaped with planted borders, container plants and pebble art feature.
Edenhurst: Sloping front garden with large patio. Limestone rockeries and
walkways, 3 pools, a waterfall, stream, fountain and fish. Small rear garden, large
variety of plants, flowers and roses. Grey Gable: South facing front garden with a
terrace overlooking island beds, stocked with trees, shrubs and perennials. Small
pond, arbour and feature rockery with exposed limestone bedrock. At the side of
the house there are raised beds and at the back is a secluded decking area. The
house enjoys extensive views across Morecambe Bay. Grove House: Victorian
layout of front terrace with limestone above a sloping lawn and hedged kitchen
side lawn. Collection of David Austen roses, cottage garden borders, orchard
border, wild area and stone circle garden feature.
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Crumble Cottages12 CUMBRIA
10 FELL YEAT
Casterton, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2JW. Mrs A E Benson. 1m E of Casterton
Village. On the rd to Bull Pot. Leave A65 at Devils Bridge, follow A683 for 1m,
take the R fork to High Casterton at golf course, straight across at 2 sets of
Xrds, house on L, ¼m from no-through-rd sign. Sun 21 Aug (12-5). Adm
£4, chd free. 1 acre garden with many unusual trees and shrubs. A developing
wood is becoming the dominant feature, along with a small meadow, which
has orchids. As the garden has matured the emphasis has been increasingly
on wildlife habitat, creating a wilder feel and home to birds of prey. Explore the
fernery and maturing stumpery and new grotto house with rocks and ferns.
Large collection of hydrangeas. Adjoining nursery specialising in ferns, hostas,
hydrangeas and many unusual plants.
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11 GALESYKE
Wasdale, CA20 1ET. Christine & Mike McKinley, 01946 726267,
mckinley2112@sky.com. In Wasdale valley, between Nether Wasdale village
and the lake. From Gosforth, follow signs to Nether Wasdale & then to lake,
approx 5m. From Santon Bridge follow signs to Wasdale then to lake, approx
2¼m. Sat 28, Sun 29 May (10-5). Adm £4, chd free. Cream teas. Visits
also by arrangement May to Aug. 4 acre woodland garden with spectacular
views of the Wasdale fells.The River Irt runs through the garden and both banks
are landscaped. You can cross over the river via a picturesque mini suspension
bridge. The garden has an impressive collection of rhododendrons and azaleas
that light up the woodlands in springtime.
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12 GRANGE FELL ALLOTMENTS
Fell Road, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6HB. Mr Bruno Gouillon,
01539 532317, brunog45@hotmail.com. Opp Grange Fell Golf Club. Rail
1.3m, Bus 1m X6, NCR 70. Sun 14 Aug (11.30-3.30). Adm £5, chd free.
Light refreshments. Visits also by arrangement Apr to Sept.
The allotments are managed by Grange Town Council. Opened in 2010, 30
plots are now rented out and offer a wide selection of gardening styles and
techniques. The majority of plots grow a mixture of vegetables, fruit trees and
flowers. There are a few communal areas where local fruit tree varieties have
been donated by plot holders with herbaceous borders and annuals.
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Haverigg GardensCUMBRIA 13 GROUP OPENING 13 GRANGE OVER SANDS HIDDEN GARDENS Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 7AF. Bruno Gouillon. Off Kents Bank Rd, 3 gardens on Cart Lane then last garden up Carter Rd for Shrublands. Rail 1.4m; Bus X6; NCR 70. Sun 29 May, Sun 31 July (11-4). Combined adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments. Donation to St Mary’s Hopsice. 21 CART LANE Veronica Cameron. ELDER COTTAGE Bruno Gouillon & Andrew Fairey, 01539 532317, brunog45@hotmail.com. Visits also by arrangement Mar to Sept. HAWTHORNE COTTAGE Mrs Carroll & Mr John Ashton. SHRUBLANDS Jon & Avril Trevorrow. 4 very different gardens hidden down narrow lanes off the road south out of Grange. Off Kents Bank Road, 3 gardens on Cart Lane all back onto the railway embankment, providing shelter from the wind but also creating a frost pocket. The garden at 21 Cart Lane is a series of rooms designed to create an element of surprise with fruit and vegetables in raised beds. Elder Cottage is an organised riot of fruit trees, vegetables, shrubby perennials and herbaceous plants. Productive and peaceful. Hawthorne Cottage has been redesigned and replanted over the last 2 yrs to create a garden with colour and interest. Up the hill on Carter Road Shrublands is a ¾ acre garden situated on a hillside overlooking Morecambe Bay. Visitors with mobility issues can access Shrublands & 21 Cart Ln, but can only view Elder Cottage from the roadside & Hawthorne Cottage from the gate. efgCbc 14 N 27 HAVERIGG GARDENS North Scale, Walney, Barrow-In-Furness, LA14 3TH. Jo & Brendan Sweeney. North end of Walney Island. A590 to Walney Island, R at end of the bridge, continue on through N Scale. We are the last road before the airport. Additional parking at N Scale Community Centre. Sun 3 July (11-4). Adm £4, chd free. Home-made teas. Relaxing 300ft cottage style garden backing on to sheep fields with views to Blackcombe and the Coniston hills. Designed to be wildlife friendly and cope with the exposed site and salt laden winds for which Walney is renowned. Wildlife pond, woodland area, mini-wildflower meadow, vegetable and fruit beds, summerhouses and seating areas; plus a slate scree front garden. Live Brass Band. efbp 15 HAVERTHWAITE LODGE Haverthwaite, LA12 8AJ. David Snowdon, 015395 30022, office@dstrust.org.uk. 100yds off A590 at Haverthwaite. Turn S off A590 opp Haverthwaite railway stn. Bus 6, NCR 70 Parking on the roadside at the top of the drive. No vehicle access on the drive except for those with mobility aids. Sun 19 June (11-4). Adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments. Visits also by arrangement Mar to Oct for groups of up to 30. Refreshments only available on 19 June. Traditional Lake District garden that has been redesigned and replanted. A series of terraces lead down to the River Leven and wooded area. Inc a rose garden, cutting garden, dell area, rock terrace, herbaceous borders and many interesting mature shrubs. Although unsuitable for wheelchairs or those using mobility aids, visitors may view the garden from the terrace. In a stunning setting the garden is surrounded by oak woodland and was once a place of C18 and C19 industry. A wonderful display of hellebores and spring flowers. fCb
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GROUP OPENING
16 HAYTON VILLAGE GARDENS
Hayton, Brampton, CA8 9HR. Facebook.HaytonOpenGardens. 5m E of
M6 J43 at Carlisle, ½m S of A69. 3m W of Brampton. Signed to Hayton
off A69. Narrow roads: Please park one side only. If able, park less centrally
leaving space for less able nr pub. Tickets sold in east of village (Townhead),
west & middle with map. Map also avail on FB. Sun 12 June (12-6).
Combined adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas at Hayton Village
Primary School with live music. Cold refreshments in one of the
gardens outside if suitable. Donation to Hayton Village Primary School.
ARNWOOD
Joanne Reeves-Brown.
ASH TREE FARM
Mr & Mrs J Dowling.
BECK COTTAGE
Fiona Cox.
BRACKENHOW
Johnny & Susan Tranter.
CHESTNUT COTTAGE
Mr Barry Brian.
HAYTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL
Hayton C of E Primary School, www.hayton.cumbria.sch.uk.
N HEMPGARTH
Sheila & David Heslop.
KINRARA
Tim & Alison Brown, Facebook.KinraraOpenGardens.
MILLBROOK
M & J Carruthers.
THE PADDOCK
Phil & Louise Jones.
TOWNHEAD COTTAGE
Chris & Pam Haynes.
WEST GARTH COTTAGE
Debbie Jenkins, www.westgarth-cottage-gardens.co.uk.
N WHITE HOUSE COTTAGE
Mr Chris Potts.
A valley of gardens of varied size and styles all within ½m, mostly of old stone
cottages. Smaller and larger cottage gardens, courtyards and containers, steep
wooded slopes, lawns, exuberant borders, frogs, pools, colour and texture
throughout. Home-made teas and live music at the school where the children
annually create gardens within the main school garden (RHS award). Gardens
additional to those listed also generally open or visible. Two of the gardens,
Westgarth Cottage and Kinrara, are designed by artist/s and an architect with
multiple garden design experience. Accessibility ranges from full to none. Note
that gardens are spread out & some walking needed to see all. Come early or
late for easier parking.
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Around 1,050 people living with Parkinson’s
- and their families - have been helped by
Parkinson’s nurses thanks to funding from the
National Garden Scheme.CUMBRIA 15
17 HAZEL COTTAGE
Armathwaite, Carlisle, CA4 9PG. Mr D Ryland & Mr J Thexton. 8m SE of
Carlisle. Turn off A6 just S of High Hesket signed Armathwaite, after 2m house
facing you at T-junction 1¼m walk from Armathwaite railway station. Sat 11,
Sun 12 June, Sat 23, Sun 24 July (11-5). Combined adm with Coombe
Eden £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Armathwaite
Village Hall.
Flower arrangers and plantsman’s garden. Extending to approx 5 acres. Inc
mature herbaceous borders, pergola, ponds and planting of disused railway
siding providing home to wildlife. Many variegated and unusual plants. Varied
areas, planted for all seasons, south facing, some gentle slopes, ever changing.
Abandoned railway cutting now a woodland walk. Various animals around
garden. Only partial access, small steps to WC area . Main garden planted on
gentle slope.
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18 u HIGH CLOSE ESTATE & ARBORETUM
Loughrigg, Ambleside, LA22 9HH. National Trust, 015394 37623, neil.
winder@nationaltrust.org.uk, www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Ambleside (A593)
to Skelwith Bridge signed for High Close, turn R & head up hill until you see
a white painted stone sign to ‘Langdale’, turn L, High Close on L. For NGS:
Sun 20 Mar (10-4.30). Adm by donation. Open nearby Dora’s Field. For
other opening times and information, please phone, email or visit garden
website. Originally planted in 1866 by Edward Wheatley-Balme, High Close was
designed in the fashion of the day using many of the recently discovered ‘exotic’
conifers and evergreen shrubs coming into Britain from the Americas. Today
the garden works in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh and
International Conifer Conservation Programme, preserving endangered Conifers
species. The impact of the pandemic and reduced resource means some areas
will look more wild than normal. However, paths are still accessible and you will
still be able to enjoy the spring colour. Please visit www.ngs.org.uk to make your
donation. Guided walk at 11am, tree trail and chat to our volunteers. Small cafe
in house part of the YHA (please check with YHA for opening times).
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The £500,000 donated to Hospice UK by the
National Garden Scheme in 2021 has enabled
us to continue supporting over 200 hospices
in the UK who have been at the forefront of the
battle against COVID-19, reducing pressure
on the NHS by dealing with thousands of
additional patients, whilst continuing to care
for people facing terminal and life shortening
illnesses and their families.
21 IVY HOUSE
Cumwhitton, CA8 9EX. Martin Johns & Ian Forrest, 01228 561851,
martinjohns193@btinternet.com. 6m E of Carlisle. At the bridge at Warwick
Bridge on A69 take turning to Great Corby & Cumwhitton. Through Great
Corby & woodland until you reach a T-junction Turn R. Sun 26 June, Sun
14 Aug (1-5). Adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments. Visits also by
arrangement Apr to Sept. Approx 2 acres of sloping fellside garden with
meandering paths leading to a series of ‘rooms’: pond, fern garden, gravel
garden with assorted grasses, herbaceous beds and vegetable garden. Copse
with meadow leading down to beck. Trees, shrubs, ferns, bamboos, evergreens
and perennials planted with emphasis on variety of texture and colour. WC
available. Cumbria Life.
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23 LARCH COTTAGE NURSERIES
Melkinthorpe, Penrith, CA10 2DR. Peter Stott, www.larchcottage.co.uk.
From N leave M6 J40 take A6 S. From S leave M6 J39 take A6 N signed off
A6. Thur 7 July, Thur 11 Aug, Thur 8 Sept (1-4). Adm £4, chd free. Light
refreshments in La Casa Verde. We are pleased to open our gardens and
chapel for 3 days this year in support of the NGS. The gardens inc lawns, flowing
perennial borders, rare and unusual shrubs, trees, small orchard and a kitchen
garden. A natural stream runs into a small lake - a haven for wildlife and birds. At
the head of the lake stands a small frescoed chapel designed and built by Peter
for family use. Larch Cottage has a Japanese Dry garden, ponds and Italianesque
columned garden specifically for shade plants, the Italianesque tumbled down
walls are draped in greenery acting as a backdrop for the borders filled with stock
plants. Newly designed and constructed lower gardens and chapel. Accessible to
wheelchair users although the paths are rocky in places.
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Would you like a speaker for your
group or organisation?
The National Garden Scheme Cumbria would
be pleased to provide a speaker who can give
an illustrated talk on our history and gardens.
For more information please contact:
Cate Bowman (NGS Cumbria ACO)
cate.bowman@ngs.org.uk20 CUMBRIA 24 LOW CRAG Crook, Kendal, LA8 8LE. Chris Dodd & Liz Jolley. Turn off B5284 opp Sun Inn. Pass Ellerbeck Farm on R, continue for ¼m. Take the 3rd drive on L. Steep drive to large, flat yard. Note - SatNav takes you to Ellerbeck Farm. Sun 12 June (10-5). Adm £4, chd free. Light refreshments. A relaxed, wildlife friendly 2 acre farmhouse garden, designed and maintained on organic principles. Transitions from a formal garden, featuring yew hedges and herbaceous planting, through to a wildlife pond, arboretum, small vegetable garden, and an orchard, and out to meadows and the greater landscape. Long views with seating and viewpoints throughout. No press coverage thanks. Some steep slopes and steps b 25 LOW FELL WEST Crosthwaite, Kendal, LA8 8JG. Barbie & John Handley, 015395 68297, barbie@handleyfamily.co.uk. 4½m S of Bowness. Off A5074, turn W just S of Damson Dene Hotel. Follow lane for ½m. Sun 1 May (1-5); Mon 2 May (10-2); Sun 23 Oct (11-5). Adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments. Visits also by arrangement. Nearest coach access on A5074, half a mile from the garden. This 2 acre woodland garden in the tranquil Winster Valley has extensive views to the Pennines. The four season garden, restored since 2003, inc expanses of rock planted sympathetically with grasses, unusual trees and shrubs, climaxing for autumn colour. There are native hedges and areas of plant rich meadows. A woodland area houses a gypsy caravan and there is direct access to Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s Barkbooth Reserve of Oak woodland, bluebells and open fellside. Wheelchair access to much of the garden, but some rough paths and steep slopes. efgbp Netherby Hall
CUMBRIA 21 26 LOWER ROWELL FARM & COTTAGE Milnthorpe, LA7 7LU. John & Mavis Robinson & Julie & Andy Welton, 015395 62270. Approx 2m from Milnthorpe, 2m from Crooklands. Signed to Rowell off B6385, Milnthorpe to Crooklands Rd. Garden ½m up lane on L. Visits by arrangement Feb to July for groups of 10 to 30. Refreshments by arrangement. Approx 1¼ acre garden with views to Farleton Knott and Lakeland hills. Unusual trees and shrubs, plus perennial borders. Architectural pruning, retro greenhouse, polytunnel with tropical plants, cottage gravel garden and vegetable plot. Fabulous display of snowdrops in spring followed by other spring flowers, with colour most of the year. Wildlife ponds and 2 friendly pet hens. egb 27 MATSON GROUND Windermere, LA23 2NH. Matson Ground Estate Co Ltd, 07831 831918, sam@matsonground.co.uk. ⅔m E of Bowness. Turn N off B5284 signed Heathwaite. From E 100yds after Windermere Golf Club, from W 400yds after Windy Hall Rd. Rail 2½m; Bus 1m, 6, 599, 755, 800; NCR 6 (1m). Sun 15 May (1-5). Adm £6.50, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement for groups of 5+. 2 acres of mature, south facing gardens. A good mix of formal and informal planting including topiary features, herbaceous and shrub borders, wildflower areas, stream leading to a large pond and developing arboretum. Rose garden, rockery, topiary terrace borders, ha-ha. Productive, walled kitchen garden c 1862, a wide assortment of fruit, vegetables, cut flowers, cobnuts and herbs. Greenhouse. efgCabpc 28 MIDDLE BLAKEBANK Underbarrow, Kendal, LA8 8HP. Mrs Hilary Crowe, 07713 608963, hfcmbb@aol.com. Lyth Valley between Underbarrow & Crosthwaite. E off A5074 to Crosthwaite. The garden is on Broom Lane, a turning between Crosthwaite & Underbarrow signed Red Scar & Broom Farm. Sun 12 June, Sun 4 Sept (11-4). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement Apr to Oct for groups of 10 to 20. The garden extends to 4½ acres and overlooks the Lyth Valley with extensive views south to Morecambe Bay and east to the Howgills. We have orchards, a wildflower meadow and more formal garden with a range of outbuildings. Over the last 8 years the garden has been developed with plantings that provide varying colour and texture all year. Some parts of the garden are accessed by steps. We enjoy providing home made cakes and sandwiches - under cover in large barn if necessary! fb 29 N u NETHERBY HALL Longtown, Carlisle, CA6 5PR. Mr Gerald & Mrs Margo Smith, 01228 792732, info@netherbyhall.co.uk, netherbyhall.co.uk/. Take Junction 44 from the M6 & follow the A7 to Longtown. Take Netherby road and follow it for about 2m. Netherby Hall is on L. For NGS: Sun 1 May (10- 3). Adm £6, chd free. The tea room will be open in the Orangery serving tea, coffee and cakes. For other opening times and information, please phone, email or visit garden website. Netherby Hall’s 36 acres consists of a 1½ acre walled kitchen garden which produces fruit, vegetables and herbs for the Pentonbridge Inn restaurant, with herbaceous borders, a Victorian pleasure ground, woodlands with many fine specimen trees, lawns with azaleas and rhododendrons and a wildflower meadow, all set in more than 200 acres of designed landscape bordering the River Esk. Ample parking. Carriage paths allow access around the Victorian pleasure rounds & around the walled garden. efCabpc
22 CUMBRIA 30 NEWLANDS Cumrew, CA8 9DD. Mr Colin & Mrs Teresa Clark. Approach the village via B6413 or use SatNav postcode. On arrival in Cumrew, park considerately on village street & walk up gravelled lane by red telephone box. House is last (2nd) on L. Sun 31 July (10-4). Adm £3, chd free. A newish and developing garden with spectacular views, nestled on the edge of the Pennines. Garden areas inc a small, young but well-stocked orchard with quince, medlar, pears, damson, plum, apples and cherry. Long borders are filled with colourful perennials, with brilliant colours in Jul/Aug. Shrubbery, ferns, alpines and ericaceous beds and a well-stocked vegetable garden with greenhouse. Newly established pond and gravel garden. Mostly level. Access to the garden is via the gravel area. Lawns and solid paths are easily accessible thereafter. Single step can be bypassed. efg 31 N THE OLD VICARAGE Church Road, Witherslack, Grange-Over-Sands, LA11 6RS. Mr Alaisdhair & Mrs Mary MacPhie. On Church Rd between Dean Barwick School & the church green. Follow brown signs to Halecat until final L turn sign where instead of turning L carry on past the school. First building on L 100 yds after school. Enter through white gate. Sun 5 June (11-4.30). Combined adm with Abi and Tom’s Garden Plants £6, chd free. Home-made teas. 1 acre garden on edge of ancient woodland with old and newer specimen trees including magnificent Cedrus libani from the original Georgian planting. Beech and walnut surrounding well mown lawns and a bog garden with stepping stones. Shrubbed, flowering and herbaceous beds. Woodland walk along limestone pavement to attractive fernery. Close to Halecat Garden and Nursery Centre approx 800 yds. One level from driveway and then over lawned areas and gravel paths. ebc Park House
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32 8 OXENHOLME ROAD
Kendal, LA9 7NJ. Mr John & Mrs Frances Davenport. SE Kendal. From
A65 (Burton Rd, Kendal/Kirkby Lonsdale) take B6254 (Oxenholme Rd). No.8
is 1st house on L beyond red post box. Sun 12 June (10-5). Adm £4, chd
free. Light refreshments. Artist and potter’s garden of approx ½ acre of
mixed planting designed for year-round interest, inc two linked small ponds.
Roses, grasses and colour themed borders surround the house, with a gravel
garden at the front, as well as a number of woodland plant areas, vegetable and
fruit areas and sitting spaces. John is a ceramic artist and Frances is a painter.
Paintings and pots are a feature of the garden display. We offer tea/coffee and
biscuits/cakes to eat at seating around garden. Garden essentially level, but
access to WC is up steps.
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33 PARK HOUSE
Barbon, Kirkby Lonsdale, LA6 2LG. Mr & Mrs P Pattison. 2½m N of Kirkby
Lonsdale. Off A683 Kirkby Lonsdale to Sedburgh rd. Follow signs into Barbon
Village. Sat 2, Sun 3 July (10.30-4). Adm £5, chd free. Cream teas.
Romantic Manor House (not open). Extensive vistas. Formal tranquil pond
encased in yew hedging. Meadow with meandering pathways, water garden
filled with bulbs and ferns. Formal lawn, gravel pathways, cottage borders
with hues of soft pinks and purples, shady border, kitchen garden. An evolving
garden to follow.
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34 PEAR TREE COTTAGE
Dalton, Burton-in-Kendal, LA6 1NN. Linda & Alec Greening,
01524 781624, greening@ngs.org.uk. 5m from J35 & J36 of M6. From
northern end of Burton-in-Kendal (A6070) turn E into Vicarage Lane &
continue approx 1m. Visits by arrangement June & July for groups of 15+.
Adm £4.50, chd free. Refreshments by prior arrangement.
⅓ acre cottage garden in a delightful rural setting. A peaceful and relaxing
garden, harmonising with its environment and incorporating many different
planting areas, from packed herbaceous borders and rambling roses, to wildlife
pond, bog garden, rock garden and gravel garden. A plantsperson’s delight, inc
over 200 different ferns, and many other rare and unusual plants.
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35 QUARRY HILL HOUSE
Boltongate, Mealsgate, Wigton, CA7 1AE. Mr Charles
Woodhouse & Mrs Philippa Irving, 01697 371225/ 07785 934 377,
cfwoodhouse@btinternet.com. ⅓m W of Boltongate, 6m SSW of Wigton,
13m NW of Keswick, 10m E Cockermouth. M6 J41, direction Wigton, through
Hesket Newmarket, Caldbeck, & Boltongate on B5299, entrance gates Quarry
Hill House drive on R. On A595 Carlisle to Cockermouth turn L for Boltongate,
Ireby. Sun 5 June (1-5.30). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits
also by arrangement May to July. Donation to Cumbria Community
Foundation: Quarry Hill Grassroots Fund.
3 acre parkland setting, country house (not open), woodland garden with
marvellous views of Skiddaw, Binsey and the Northern Fells and also the Solway
and Scotland. Trees, some very old and many specimen, shrubs, herbaceous
borders, potager vegetable garden.
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about gardens, and raise money for nursing and health
charities. Big or small, if your garden has quality, character
and interest we’d love to hear from you.
Contact Alannah Rylands, alannah.rylands@ngs.org.uk24 CUMBRIA
36 ROSE CROFT
Levens, Kendal, LA8 8PH. Enid Fraser, 07976 977018,
enidfraser123@btinternet.com. Approx 4m from J36 on M6. From J36 take
A590 toward Barrow. R turn Levens, L at pub, follow rd to garden on L. From
A6, into Levens, past shop, bear L, over Xrds, downhill. L turn signed ‘PV
Dobson’. Garden on R after Dobsons. Sun 7 Aug (1-4.30). Adm £4, chd
free. Light refreshments. Visits also by arrangement June to Sept for
groups of up to 30.
Gardening on a steep slope with wildlife in mind. Naturalistic plantings,
perennials and grasses pouring away from the top terrace, shrubs, rose
arches and silver birches for supporting structure. August sees the peak of this
colourful drama: set against the views that dominate the westerly scene beyond
the summerhouse, past the sown wildflowers and lawn which fold into the
garden-bounding stream.
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37 u RYDAL HALL
Ambleside, LA22 9LX. Diocese of Carlisle, 01539 432050,
gardens@rydalhall.org, www.rydalhall.org. 2m N of Ambleside. E from
A591 at Rydal signed Rydal Hall. Bus 555, 599, X8, X55; NCR 6. For
NGS: Sun 20 Mar, Sun 8 May, Sun 5 June, Sun 17 July (9-4). Adm by
donation. Light refreshments in tea shop on site. For other opening
times and information, please phone, email or visit garden website.
Forty acres of park, woodland and gardens to explore. The formal Thomas
Mawson garden has fine examples of herbaceous planting, seasonal displays
and magnificent views of the Lakeland Fells. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere
created in the Quiet Garden with informal planting around the pond and
stunning views of the waterfalls from The Grot, the UK’s first viewing station.
Partial wheelchair access, top terrace only.
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Join our Great British Garden Party fundraising
campaign and raise money for some of the best-
loved nursing and health charities. Last year
supporters hosted plant sales and paella parties,
afternoon teas and coffee mornings, held raffles and
guess the name of the calf activities – and together
raised almost £40,000. Visit ngs.org.uk/gardenparty
to find out how you can get involved.CUMBRIA 25
38 N SIDEGARTH
Staveley, Kendal, LA8 9NN. Susy Rayner. From the Crook Rd (B5284) take
the Staveley turning. Drive 1m down road and turn L. 1st house on the R. Sun
24 July (10.30-4). Adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments. Refreshments in
aid of St James Church, Staveley.
Large, country garden with extensive views. Formal box edged beds surround
the house. Steps and paths lead to long borders with mixed planting. The
formal garden paths lead to a sculptural ball surrounded by grasses, a pergola
walkway with wisteria and clematis provides a quiet spot to view the garden.
6 acres of woodland with a mass of spring bluebells and summer ferns. Some
hard surfaces around perimeter of house, gravelled and lawned paths in garden.
Woodland walk not suitable for wheelchair access.
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39 SPRINT MILL
Burneside, Kendal, LA8 9AQ. Edward & Romola Acland, 01539 725168 or
07806 065602, mail@sprintmill.uk. 2m N of Kendal. From Burneside follow
signs towards Skelsmergh for ½m, then L into drive of Sprint Mill. Or from
A6, about 1m N of Kendal follow signs towards Burneside, then R into drive.
Visits by arrangement Mar to Sept for groups of up to 30. Adm £4, chd
free. Light refreshments.
Unorthodox organically run garden,the wild and natural alongside provision
of owners’ fruit, vegetables and firewood. Idyllic riverside setting, 5 acres to
explore including wooded riverbank with hand-crafted seats. Large vegetable
and soft fruit area, following no dig and permaculture principles. Hand tools
prevail. Historic water mill with original turbine. The 3 storey building houses
owner’s art studio and personal museum, inc collection of old hand tools
associated with rural crafts. Goats, hens, ducks, rope swing, very family friendly.
Short walk to our flower rich hay meadows. Access for wheelchairs to some
parts of both garden and mill.
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40 SUMMERDALE HOUSE
Cow Brow, Nook, Lupton, LA6 1PE. David & Gail Sheals, www.
summerdalegardenplants.co.uk. 7m S of Kendal, 5m W of Kirkby Lonsdale.
From J36 M6 take A65 towards Kirkby Lonsdale, at Nook take R turn Farleton.
Location not signed on highway. Detailed directions available on our website.
Every Sat 19 Feb to 2 July (11-4.30). Sun 24 Apr, Sun 12 June (11-4.30).
Home-made teas on Sundays only. Adm £5, chd free.
1½ acre part-walled country garden set around C18 former vicarage. Several
defined areas have been created by hedges, each with its own theme and
linked by intricate cobbled pathways. Relaxed natural planting in a formal
structure. Rural setting with fine views across to Farleton Fell. Large collections
of auricula, primulas and snowdrops. Adjoining RHS Gold Medal winning
nursery. Auricula display during season.
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41 TITHE BARN
Laversdale, Irthington, Carlisle, CA6 4PJ. Mr Gordon & Mrs Christine
Davidson, 01228 573090, christinedavidson7@sky.com. 8m N E of Carlisle.
½m from Carlisle Lake District Airport. From 6071 turn for Laversdale, from
M6 J44 follow A689 Hexham/Brampton/Airport. Follow NGS signs. Visits by
arrangement June & July for groups of up to 30. Home-made teas.
Set on a slight incline, the thatched property has stunning views of the Lake
District, Pennines and Scottish Border hills. Planting follows the cottage garden
style, the surrounding walls, arches, grottos and quirky features have all been
designed and created by the owners. There is a peaceful sitting glade beside a
rill and pond. This property also offers self-catering accommodation (sleeps 2)
within the grounds of the garden.
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information check www.ngs.org.uk26 CUMBRIA GROUP OPENING 42 ULVERSTON GARDENS Hamilton Grove, Oubas Hill, Ulverston, LA12 7LB. Martin & Helen Cooper. Hamilton Grove, where directions to other gardens will be available, is on the A590 as you approach Ulverston from the east; Rail Ulverston; Bus 6, X6; NCR70. Sun 3 July (10-5). Combined adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments available at several of the gardens. Excellent picnic sites at Hamilton Grove. Hamilton Grove, and several other gardens in and around the historic market town of Ulverston, with its canal and lighthouse monument to Sir John Barrow. Details of other gardens, after an earlier local garden festival, will be available on the day at Hamilton Grove. All will surprise. Hamilton Grove has a sloping garden from a large terrace down to what was the canal feeder, when the canal was opened in 1796. Mixed perennial and annual planting and a large collection of scented pelargonium. Lovely countryside views and up to the lighthouse monument. fgbp 43 WHETSTONE CROFT & COTTAGE Woodland, Broughton-In-Furness, LA20 6AE. John & Elaine Hudson, Rob Wilson & Iain Speak. On the A593, approx 2m N of Broughton-in-Furness. Follow NGS signs through yard to park. Sat 18, Sun 19 June (12-5). Adm £5, chd free. Home-made teas. Two different, tranquil, south facing cottage gardens overlooking the Woodland valley. Herbaceous borders bursting with cottage garden favourites, mature flowering shrubs, azaleas, herb beds, stoop garden, courtyard and shrubbery surrounding C18 farmhouse and barns. Easy access to renowned traditional hay meadows including eyebright, orchids, yellow rattle and oxeye daisies. fgbp 44 WINTON PARK Appleby Road, Kirkby Stephen, CA17 4PG. Mr Anthony Kilvington, www.wintonparkgardens.co.uk. 2m N of Kirkby Stephen. On A685 turn L signed Gt Musgrave/Warcop (B6259). After approx 1m turn L as signed. Sun 10 July (11-4). Adm £6, chd free. Light refreshments. 5 acre country garden bordered by the banks of the River Eden with stunning views. Many fine conifers, acers and rhododendrons, herbaceous borders, hostas, ferns, grasses, heathers and several hundred roses. Four formal ponds plus rock pool. As featured in August 2021 Issue of Lancashire Life. Partial wheelchair access. egb 45 WOODEND HOUSE Woodend, Egremont, CA22 2TA. Grainne & Richard Jakobson, 019468 13017, gmjakobson22@gmail.com. 2m S of Whitehaven. Take the A595 from Whitehaven towards Egremont. On leaving Bigrigg take 1st turn L. Go down hill, garden at bottom on R opp Woodend Farm. Sat 25, Sun 26 June (11-5). Adm £4, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement May to Sept for groups of up to 25. A small interesting garden tucked away in a small hamlet. Meandering gravel paths lead around the garden with imaginative, colourful planting and quirky features. Take a look around a productive, organic potager, wildlife pond, mini spring and summer meadows and sit in the pretty summerhouse. Designed to be beautiful throughout the year and wildlife friendly. Mini-quiz for children. Live Blues and Jazz in the garden. Cumbria Life, Garden answers & local press. The gravel drive and paths are difficult for wheelchairs but more mobile visitors can access the main seating areas in the rear garden. egCbpc
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Yewbarrow House
46 YEWBARROW HOUSE
Hampsfell Road, Grange-over-Sands, LA11 6BE. Jonathan &
Margaret Denby, 077 333 22349, jonathan@bestlakesbreaks.co.uk,
www.yewbarrowhouse.co.uk. ¼m from town centre. Proceed along
Hampsfell Rd passing a house called Yewbarrow to brow of hill then turn L
onto a lane signed ‘Charney Wood/Yewbarrow Wood’ & sharp L again. Rail
0.7m, Bus X6, NCR 70. Sun 5 June, Sun 3 July, Sun 7 Aug, Sun 4 Sept
(11-4). Adm £5, chd free. Light refreshments. Visits also by arrangement
May to Sept for groups of 10+.
‘More Cornwall than Cumbria’ according to Country Life, a colourful 4 acre
garden filled with exotic and rare plants, with dramatic views over Morecambe
Bay. Outstanding features include the Orangery; the Japanese garden with
infinity pool, the Italian terraces and the restored Victorian kitchen garden.
Dahlias, cannas and colourful exotica are a speciality. Find us on youTube.
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The state-of-the-art palliative care unit at Y
Bwthyn has been crucial in allowing specialist
Palliative Care in South Wales to innovate in
response to the pandemic. More than 1,200
people have been cared for at Y Bwthyn NGS
Macmillan Specialist Palliative Care Unit, a unit
that would simply not have been built without
the National Garden Scheme funding. The
National Garden Scheme have committed to
donate £2.5million over five years.28 CUMBRIA
Garden | Home | Gift | Clothing | Tea room
A FABULOUS SELECTION OF
HARDY PLANTS, WITH OVER
700 VARIETIES OF HOME GROWN
PERENNIALS AND GRASSES.
Open 7 days a week: Mon to Sat 9am - 5pm, Sunday 10am - 4.30pm
Daisy Clough, Station Lane, Scorton, Lancashire, PR3 1AN www. daisyclough.com | Tel - 01524 793104
YOUR GARDEN VISITS
HELP CHANGE LIVES
In 2021 the National Garden Scheme donated over
£3 million to beneficiaries, providing critical support to nursing
and health charities following a year of crisis.
Marie Curie £525,000
Hospice UK £500,000
Macmillan Cancer Support £500,000
Carers Trust £425,000
The Queen’s Nursing Institute £395,000
Parkinson’s UK £212,500
Perennial £115,000 ABF The Soldiers’ Charity £60,000
Maggie’s £100,000 National Botanic Garden, Wales £20,000
Horatio’s Garden £75,000 Professional Gardeners’ Trust £20,000
WRAGS £65,000 Garden Museum £10,000
Thank you!
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