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Lea Gardens is a unique collection of highly acclaimed rhododendrons, azaleas, kalmias, and other plants collected from the far corners of the world. The Gardens are sited on the remains of a medieval millstone quarry and cover an area of approximately 4 acres (1.6ha) on a wooded hillside. The excellent rock garden contains a huge variety of alpines with acers, dwarf conifers, heathers and spring bulbs.

As well as stunning gardens in a tranquil setting we also have the Tea Garden Cafe - a place for a refreshing cup of traditional Yorkshire Tea, speciality coffee, locally produced ice-cream or a fantastic lunch using only the finest of ingredients from local suppliers.

Lea Gardens is a destination day out in itself as well as a popular stop off point for hardened ramblers and weary walkers. The keen gardener is also able to take a little part of Lea Gardens home with them by visiting our greenhouse where we have a variety of plants available for sale. If you are not able to make it to see us then see our Plant List page and we may be able to send them to you!

The Tye family, colleagues and friends look forward in welcoming you very soon in this, our 50th Anniversary Year.
Lea Gardens & the Tea Garden Cafe is open from 10.00am - 5.00pm daily throughout the year
BBC Radio Derby interview Tea Garden's manager
Customers and staff were in the limelight on Monday, 9th August when popular BBC Radio Derby presenter Aleena Naylor visited our Tea Garden Cafe to interview it's proprietor, Sarah Beet.

Click on the link below to hear the interview in full and how Sarah started working here at 14yrs old washing up and is now back running the place!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0096xbf/Aleena_Naylor_11_08_2010/


Explore more during your visit



                  
Bird life has been encouraged in quiet woodland walks which are situated below the main gardens. This area, planted with ornamental trees and specie rhododendrons, contains many assorted bird-boxes donated by friends of Lea Gardens. The colours, scents and natural bird life can best be appreciated on a quiet weekday.







Tapas Evenings a success!
Last weekend saw the first of our Tapas menu evenings which was a huge success!

For more information click here


Garden Entry Fee Reduced!
From 1st July adults are now charged at £2.50, which is reduced from £4.00, until the end of the year since the main season has come to an end. There is still some wonderful areas to discover with fantastic Derbyshire views guaranteed!


New Calendar of Events with internet booking!
We have put the finishing touches to our Summer and Autumn events calendar which includes kids activities for the summer holidays, bank holiday fun and BBQ, as well as Tapas evenings, Halloween events and a firework display on Bonfire night. We've also added a great feature which allows you to book most of our events online where you can take advantage of reduced rates! 

Click below to book your child's place at one of our Summer Holiday Activity days which are selling fast!:


Register your email with us and be the first to know about what is going on and receive EXCLUSIVE online discounts...... Click here to register 

Online Store opens on 16th August 2010!!
No need to queue as this store will be open 24 hours a day for your convenience.

Online Store items to include: hampers for Christmas, kids gardening equipment, and other gardening gift ideas for the occassional or discerning of gardeners.