Angel Gardens

What does Angel Gardens offer in 2009?




1. Flexible Viewing Times




In addition to our Regular Opening Times which are listed below (Fridays & Saturdays Easter to Mid September 12.00 Noon - 5.00pm.) we are very happy for Individuals or Groups to request a visit at any time of day, any month of the year, just by a telephone call to us on 01584-890381. If we can accommodate you we will and we will normally be able to offer you refreshments even on these informal visits.




2. Home Made Refreshments at Reasonanble Prices




If the weather is fine you can sit on the decking at lakeside tables. If not, relax in our comfortable Pavilion Tea Rooms. There is a range of homemade refreshments on offer throughout our Opening Times. In 2009 there will be some budget priced refreshments for children or those with a smaller appetite in addition to our normal menus. There is a new range of catering for Groups. There are Talks on the Gardens for Groups and Group Garden Quiz Sheets available.




3. Season Tickets Available at £7.00




For just £7.00 you can buy a Season Ticket which entitles you entry to Angel Gardens during any Normal Opening Times in 2009. This means you can see all the changing Seasons at Angel Gardens for a one off fee.




4. Garden Design Services, Garden Furniture & Garden Artefacts etc.




We are happy to discuss your garden design requirements with you. If you like our designs and structures why not commission us to make any of the following?:




Arbours, benches, children's benches, pergolas, planters, small ornamental bridges, bird tables, obelisks, lych gate, "Chinese Swings", Children's Cottage etc.




We also do: Fencing, Hedging, landscaping, raised beds etc.




We have contacts who do: Patios, broken fence panels, hedge cutting, drainage, minor plumbing work, dog kennels, sheds, chicken houses etc




5. Children's Cottage with table & Bench and Toys




We have a Children's Cottage with toys where children can play. We also have boules, deck quoits and a croquet set. New for 2009 we have a Children's Quiz Sheet and trail.




We do small refreshments and drinks for children. We have set up a new vegetable plot next to the Children's Cottage so you can watch our progress. It is here that we grow Sun Flowers to see how tall they will grow. (Last year's were well over 3 metres!)




6. Angel Gardens is Vibrant with Colour and Shape all Year Round




Winter/Spring: In January the snowdrops are flowering. There are primulas and hellebores and some heathers in flower. Next come the crocuses followed by the first Azaleas and Camelias. By the first day of Spring (March 21st) the daffodils and Narcissi are flowering and carry on for at least 6 weeks. Then come the rhododendrons (of which we have a large collection) together with the tulips. By April/May the rockeries are a riot of colour.




May/June: The large lake spanned by a Willow Pattern bridge is a hive of activity by May with croaking frogs and toads and thousands of tadpoles emerging. Numerous fish are coming up to bask in the warm water. The heron is trying his luck and the kingfisher visits at tea time. Through the lych gate (our creation) at the top of the cottage gardens can be seen huge heads of the pink and purple maturs rhododendrons and the pink and white lillac flowering in the Fernery.




Summer: Visitors can enjoy refreshments while overlooking the large lake where the water lilies and irises are in flower or relax on the Chinese Swing (our creation) while overlooking the lower pool with its running water flowing gently in and its marsh marigolds, irises, montbretias, Chines Rhubarb, grasses, mimulus, astilbes and primulas denticulata.




Exotic plants comprising gingers, New Zealand Flax, tree Fern, trachycarpus, cordylines, Banana plants thrive.




Autumn/Winter: The myriad of herbaceous perenials -salvias, penstemmons, achilleas, bergamots, cone flowers together with roses and lilies flower well into October. Penstemmons, lilies and some clematis are going well until the first frost. In November Angel Gardens is still bright with the red, orange, purples and yellow hues of the acers.




The clipped evergreens and topiary and photinia hedging are always a delight.




Facilities:




Parking: There is ample parking for cars and small minibuses. NO Coaches please.




Toilet: There is a Visitors' Toilet with hygienic washing facilities.




Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchairs but parts of the garden are accessible to persons of limited mobility. There are flat areas and gentle slopes and plenty of seats and resting places. The large covered gazebo is the same level as the car park and we will gladly serve refreshments in the gazebo to less mobile people.




Children: Children are welcome. There are lower priced children's refreshments, a children's cottage (owner designed and built) to play in. Please keep children under adult supervision at all times because of water and steps.




Refreshments: The Pavilion Tea Rooms are open throughout regular Opening Times and provide comfortable seating at tables. In fine weather refreshments can be enjoyed outside at the many tables overlooking the lake. A variety of homemade lunches, afternoon teas and drinks is available.




Groups/parties: Groups or parties are welcome to book a visit outside normal Opening Times and a range of catering is then offered.




Groups can of course come in normal opening Times if they wish.




Opening Times: Regular Opening Times are listed below but please do ring us on 01584-890381 all year to arrange a private visit whether you are an individual or a party and we will do our best to accommodate you.




Season Tickets at £7.00 per head enable multiple visits throughout 2009 normal Opening Times.




Accommodation: If you wish to linger longer at Angel Gardens why not book into our Romantic Four Star Accommodation for 2 - Angel Barn - www.stmem.com/angelbarn




On Sale: Cards, postcards, garden mementoes and plants and knick knacks..




Garden Design Services available and also various Garden creatiions such as prgolas, arches, planters etc. available to order.




Please Note: For reasons variously of individual privacy, hygiene, safety and tranquil nature of the Gardens we regret NO Photography, dogs, Smoking picnics or coaches