"A garden of exotic trees, luxuriant rhododendrons, shining camellias, huge magnolias, terraced lawns, lily ponds and herbaceous borders."
Long Close garden has been open to the public for charity for over 50 years.
In 2003 'Gardening Which' readers voted it to be one of their favourite National Garden Scheme gardens in England, Scotland and Wales. In addition it appeared in the 'Daily Telegraph' magazine 'Gardens to Visit - Over 200 of the Best in Britain and Ireland', has been featured on television three times and has also been mentioned in many garden books and magazines.
John and Pene Oakland purchased Long Close in the year 2000, but they had been overseeing the care of the garden for some years prior to this. During this time, many changes have been made and it is now a garden for all seasons. Many herbaceous borders have been replanted. In the few years a potager, parterre, cottage garden and woodland walk have been completed and a meditation and contemplation area is under construction. In addition, new varieties of plants are continually being introduced and the collection of Penstemons being added to.
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HOW TO FIND US:
Long Close Gardens, Main Street, Woodhouse Eaves, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 8RZ We are two miles from the M1, junction 23. Four miles south of Loughborough and 9 miles north of Leicester. To view a map of where we are, please follow this link. Our garden is open from March until the end of July and September until mid October. Tuesdays to Saturdays and Bank Holiday weekends. Also some Sundays. 9.30a.m. to 5.30am. Tickets available at time of visit from the Gift Shop opposite. If shop is closed - tickets from Garden. Admission £4.00. Child 50p but must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Sorry, no dogs allowed except guide dogs. Whenever you visit we have a large range of plants for sale. Group visits welcome anytime, with or without refreshments - by prior appointment. Tel: 01509 890376, Email: longclosegardens@talktalk.net. SPECIAL N.G.S. SUNDAY OPENINGS: 5th APRIL 2009 1pm to 5pm. PLANT MARKET (5 stalls) TEAS 31st MAY 2009 2pm to 6pm. PLANTS FOR SALE TEAS ALL PROFIT GOES TO THE NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME CHARITIES |