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Rural concierge
D cover the Secret Gardens
itinerary includ a local garden pert who will provide you with some great knowledge and help you plore some am ing hidden gems in the area...
DAY ONE
Head to the 4-acres of Stockton Bury Gardens and you’ll be greeted by impressive collections of plants, many rare and unusual that thrive on the heavy clay soil.
The garden, set amongst medieval farm buildings, offers a working kitchen garden, pigeon house, tithe barn (which is now a restaurant) grotto, cider press, pools, mock ruined chapel and a rill. Stockton Bury is a home and mixed farm and has been ]developed over the last 30 years into one of the UK’s best-loved gardens.
This unique and well-crafted plantsman's garden not only boasts plenty of all year-round interest and striking plant combinations but has views over the unspoilt surrounding countryside.
Next head to a modern garden in a lovely setting near the 'Black and White'
village of Pembridge. Westonbury Mill Garden stretches over three acres, enclosing an area of streams and small ponds, offering wonderful views over the surrounding countryside.Special features include bog plants and plants that thrive in a moist environment. Walk through a miniature forest of giant gunnera, or enjoy the wildflower meadow. Within the garden is a stone tower decorated with gargoyles, who spout water from their mouths. There is an African style summer house for relaxing and surprised around every corner of the three acre garden.
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