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Eckington Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Two diverse gardens set in/close to lovely village of Eckington. Hilltop: one acre garden with sunken garden/pond, rose garden, herbaceous borders, interesting topiary inc cloud pruning and formal hedging to reduce effect of wind and having 'windows' for views over the beautiful Worcestershire countryside. Sculptures made by owner. Vegetable yurt (added 2018) has been successful in allowing pollination and preventing damage to young plants. New treehouse for 2024. Mantoft: Wonderful ancient thatched cottage with 1½ acres of magical gardens. Fishpond with ghost koi, Cotswold and red brick walls, large topiary, treehouse with seating, summerhouse and dovecote, pathways, vistas and stone statues, urns and herbaceous borders. Featured in Cotswold Life - should not be missed.
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Sat 1, Sun 2 June (11-5). Combined adm £7, Children free. Light refreshments at Mantoft. Times:11:00 to 17:00.
Eckington Gardens, Eckington, Worcestershire WR10 3DH
Sat 1 June and Sun 2 June