Whatton House Gardens
A timeless 15 acre garden where visitors are struck by the beauty of its form and the vibrancy of the flowers and plants.
Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5BG
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
Access on Arrival
There is a designated parking area for blue badge holders. There is level access from the car park to the entrance.
General Site Accessibility
There is wheelchair entry to the majority of the gardens but please note there are some areas that are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
There is seating in the gardens.
Wheelchair users will not be able to access the Rose garden due to steps either end.
Toilets
There is one accessible toilet on site.
The Entrance facility
There is limited wheelchair turning space.
There is room for a carer.
Access to the washbasin and hand towels.
Access to the Courtyard Café (outdoors)
The cafe has level gravelled surface to an outside eating area with good space around the tables.
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the site.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this statement is correct, visitors with disabilities are advised to contact Whatton House directly for any particular requirements they may have for their own specific needs.
Whatton House and Gardens has a sense of serenity and charm that draws you in.
A myriad of paths lead through the woodland garden, carpeted in spring by thousands of bulbs and wild flowers, while an abundance of flowering shrubs and ornamental trees catch the eye around the spacious lawns.
In the summer the old fashioned rose garden, with its extensive views towards Charnwood Forest, and the magnificent herbaceous border sheltered by the high brick wall of the working kitchen garden, provide a profusion of colour.
The autumn brings a change to the colour of leaves on the magnificent mature trees, some over 200 years old.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Whatton House, located in Loughborough, Leicestershire, is a historic estate featuring lush gardens and a serene environment. The gardens are open to the public during specific times of the year.
Garden Opening Times
The gardens at Whatton House are open during the spring and summer seasons. Specific dates for garden open days in 2025 are available on the Garden Open Days page. These are the only days the gardens are open to the public unless otherwise arranged.
Additional days or group bookings can be arranged by special request. For such arrangements, visitors are encouraged to contact the estate via email at [email protected].
Features of the Gardens
- The gardens include a mix of woodland and garden areas, designed in the late 19th century.
- Highlights include the Broad Walk, the Bogey Hole (a former icehouse turned grotto), the Chinese Garden with terracotta warrior replicas, the Dutch Garden, and an arboretum.
- Seasonal features include spring bulbs and wildflowers, a summer rose garden, and autumn foliage.
Visitors are advised to check the Garden Open Days page for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding opening times and events.
Adults: £10
Children aged 3- 12 : £5
Specific charges apply when events are held
Historic Houses members visit for free: please post pre-written member numbers into the honesty box.
Access on Arrival
There is a designated parking area for blue badge holders. There is level access from the car park to the entrance.
General Site Accessibility
There is wheelchair entry to the majority of the gardens but please note there are some areas that are not suitable for those with limited mobility.
There is seating in the gardens.
Wheelchair users will not be able to access the Rose garden due to steps either end.
Toilets
There is one accessible toilet on site.
The Entrance facility
There is limited wheelchair turning space.
There is room for a carer.
Access to the washbasin and hand towels.
Access to the Courtyard Café (outdoors)
The cafe has level gravelled surface to an outside eating area with good space around the tables.
Assistance dogs are welcome throughout the site.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information contained in this statement is correct, visitors with disabilities are advised to contact Whatton House directly for any particular requirements they may have for their own specific needs.
Getting here
Long Whatton, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5BG
Take junction 24 of the M1, take the A6 to Loughborough, Whatton House is 1 mile outside of Kegworth on the right.
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