Clearbeck Gardens, Tatham

Clearbeck Gardens, Tatham. Open Days for 2008 are Sun 25th May. Sun 22nd June & Sun 29th June. 11am.to 5 pm. There is also a Garden Party for Lifeboats on Sun 6th July - 12 noon to 4.00 pm.

In addition the Garden is open during the Lunesdale Studio Trail in June. For more information visit: www.lunesdalearts.co.uk

"Starred" in the Good Garden Guide 2007, Clearbeck is a distinctive garden with a natural look, incorporating sculpture and water (including a 2-acre wildlife lake) as the key elements.

Art and water are the two key features of this garden, but there is plenty more in the way of plants and landscaping. The old stone house has a large balcony, from where tea can be taken overlooking much of the garden.

Beneath the balcony is a terrace planted with shrubs and perennials - hebes, geraniums and heathers - and with an unusual glass sculpture. Below the terrace a large irregular lawn has grass paths radiating out.

One path follows a series of pools planted with water lilies down to the two-acre wildlife lake with its lush margins (47 bird species were noted in a recent year); another leads to a pyramid, the entrance to a small secret garden with its own pool.

Beyond a second, raised terrace are fine views over the garden and lake. There is a bog garden surrounding a small natural stream and throughout the garden many shrub roses, grasses and bamboos. But it is the sculpture that fits so well with the natural look of this distinctive garden.

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Road Directions

12 miles north east of Lancaster. Follow signs from Wray (M6 jct 34, A683, B6480) and Low Bentham.