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Chris and Sheila Ragg will be opening their garden at Yew Tree Grange in Derbyshire on Saturday 29th July from 1pm to 4pm. This is a South-facing butterfly haven; mini ‘meadows’ of native grasses and extensive wildflowers including Majoram, Birds-foot Trefoil, Dog Violet and Scabiouses, attract 29 butterfly species, you might spot Wall Brown, Down Argus, White-Letter, Purple Hairstreak and Silver Washed Fritillary. Booking is required to visit this Open Garden, please see details below.
Open Saturday 29 July, 1pm to 4pm. Refreshments for sale. Sorry no wheelchair access (hillside) or dogs/pets. Adults £5, booking essential contact 07889413057.
Address Yew Tree Grange, Northwood Lane, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2HS.
Directions There is limited parking in front of grey double garage, the entrance is via gate. Full directions are included below.
Directions coming from Matlock on the A6: Follow the A6 straight on through Darley Dale centre you will see a Medical Centre on your left, keep straight on for approximately 3/4 mile. Turn right just after The Grouse pub onto Whitworth Road. Follow Whitworth Road uphill for about 3/4 mile. After the 30mph sign, go past Lumb Lane on your right then about 10 yards on your left park in the space in front of 2 grey door double garages. Yew Tree Grange is behind these garages. If you start to wind downhill you have gone too far.
Directions from Bakewell on the A6: Follow the A6 through Rowsley then for about 3/4 mile towards Darley Dale. 30mph limit denotes start of Darley Dale, you will see Country Store and garage on your left, then immediately take left turn onto Northwood Lane. Follow Northwood Lane uphill for almost half a mile. The road goes very steep and narrow, keep straight on and follow bend round to right. after about 10 yards you will see parking spaces on the right in front of 2 grey door double garages. Yew Tree Grange is behind these garages. If you start to wind downhill you have gone too far.