Further Afield

Hopton Hall Gardens

Originally Hopton Hall boasted some 3,700 acres, but in 1978 much of the land was sunk under Carsington Reservoir.

For many years the remaining gardens at this 12th century Manor House were neglected and severely overgrown.  Then in 1996 Bill and Eddy Brogden purchased the property and started the huge restoration.

A feature of Hopton is the Crinkle Crankle Wall which required renovation of the brick work and capping stones. This striking, curved feature overlooks the newly restored rose garden.

Some 1500 new roses have been planted, with the beds edged with 2000 box plants.  This has necessitated 1400 cable ties for the roses and plants over the last 4 years!

Leading down from this garden is a woodland path that ends in a small pond.

This almost unexpectedly overlooks a larger, tranquil small lake.

Everywhere there are delightful views

At the moment the gardens of Hopton Hall are only open twice a year - for snowdrops and roses.  But this is a little gem well worth catching.

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