Whatton Gardens
Whatton gardens is a beautiful place near the M1, junction 24, and not too far from Loughborough. I went once last year and recently this year. It is a gem. The gardens are maintained by a friendly gardener, Roy Carr, and Lord and Lady Crawshaw themselves. It is £3.50 for adults but free for children.
It is full of surprises. I will share a few here but you will just have to go along to find the others. The garden contains many stone figures, a Chinese garden, a small lake
and a 'bogey hole'. (Make sure you find this! We struggled the other day!)
The first time I visited the gardens it was a beautiful, sunny day. Recently, it rained. However, there are lots of places to shelter. Below is one of the best but we were nearer a willow tree.
This is a fantastic find and definitely worth a visit with or without pets or children. Check the opening times though. See the website: closed Saturdays. Tea room open on Sundays.
Happy exploring. x
Great Photos. Very atmospheric.
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