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FREE ENTRY TO THE GARDENS with £12.00 SPENT ON PLANT SALES |
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D u n g e V a l l e y H i d d e n G a r d e n s |
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AND HARDY PLANT NURSERY |
www.dungevalley.co.uk |
Kettleshulme, High Peak, Cheshire Tel / Fax: 01663 733787 |
'General Information for Visitors'
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WE ARE OPEN BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS Open from 10.30am to 5.00pm MARCH to JUNE 2009: OPEN THURSDAY to SUNDAY JULY & AUGUST 2009: OPEN SATURDAY and SUNDAY Occasionally, due to adverse weather conditions, i.e. wind or heavy rain, the Gardens may be closed. The Nursery is open whilst the Gardens are open |
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See a collection of over 550 different species and hybrid Rhododendrons as though in a hidden
Himalayan valley with Acers, Magnolias and associated plants with streams, waterfalls, ponds, bridges, bog gardens and a wide
variety of unusual perennials and shrubs, in a magnificent scenic setting, making a fantastic day out for all to enjoy. |
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Parking is free to Garden and Nursery Visitors at all times. |
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Lunches and refreshments are available from the Dunge Valley Tea Room with seating inside and out. Meals can be booked in advance for Groups and Societies going round the Gardens; limited to 28 people. For any group greater than 12 wishing to have early morning coffee or lunches please let us know in advance as we only have a small kitchen and like to buy in fresh food daily, keeping quantities to a minimum. No picnics please. Thank you. |
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Groups by appointment only please. Sorry NO LARGE COACHES. |
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The gardens are suitable for children only if strictly supervised. We ask everyone to please keep to the footpaths as there are dangers such as the pond and steep banks. |
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The Gardens are not suitable for wheelchairs but a patio seat gives a panoramic view of the front garden and surrounding hills. |
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There is a wealth of wildlife in the Gardens and surrounding land. For the keen Ornithologists there is a wonderful variety of bird life such as Goldfinches, Greenfinches, Kestrels, Redstarts, Spotted Flycatchers and Tawny Owls. Please see our BIRDS page. |
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Only guide dogs are allowed in the gardens, otherwise please leave your dogs at home. |
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MARCH is full of anticipation with early flowering Rhododendrons and Snowdrops, followed by Narcissi and Daffodils in
profusion. |
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".....When you create a work of art, you shouldn't hide it away, you should share it with
everyone....." ".....It is quite unlike anywhere else, and so peaceful and beautiful. Even our eleven year
old was impressed!" ".....What a find! I never expected to see such a colourful collection of plants." ".....What an amazing place you have here....." |
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We know that regular visitors to the Gardens like to sit and ponder. We welcome the idea of Celebratory Seats in the Gardens to enhance the pleasure for all. Please speak to us next time you visit about purchasing a seat with a plaque for the Gardens. |
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We use 2L, 3L, 5L and 7.5L black plastic pots in our plant sales area. If you would like to return your pots after planting your plants we will re-use them. No remuneration will be given, but you will have the satisfaction of knowing that the plastic will not be using up space in a landfill site somewhere. |
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Dunge Valley Hidden Gardens & Hardy Plant Nursery, Windgather Rocks, Nr. Kettleshulme, Whaley
Bridge, (Stockport), High Peak, Cheshire, SK23 7RF, ENGLAND. |
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"Reed Barn" in Kettleshulme is a ideal retreat all the year round. |
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"Kinrara Bed & Breakfast" on the doorstep just into Whaley Bridge |
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Dunge Valley Hidden Gardens & Hardy Plant Nursery, Windgather Rocks, Kettleshulme, Nr. Whaley Bridge, (Stockport) High Peak, Cheshire, SK23 7RF, ENGLAND Tel: / Fax: 01663 733787 Map Reference: SJ989777 |
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