Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, Devon. Paid entry
Details
Accessibility
Disability Toilet, Disability Parking
"The valley in which the garden is situated gives a great landscape but unfortunately limits access for those with mobility problems. However, special disabled parking is provided on the level terrace in front of the house. There is wheelchair access to the Old Pond and the charming Walled Garden, a sun-trap where the scent of wisteria fills the air as you look across to the banks of rhododendrons beyond the Fountain Pond.
Wheelchair users are given free access to the garden.
TOILETS
Toilets are located in the Courtyard, accessible through the Archway at the back of the house. There is now a toilet for the disabled."
Brief description
"Lukesland is a 24-acre family-run garden in Dartmoor National Park, on the edge of Ivybridge, in the South Hams, Devon. Set in the picturesque valley of the Addicombe Brook, Lukesland is well-loved for its wonderful range of spring and autumn flowering shrubs and specimen trees, some dating from Victorian times."
Address
Lukesland Gardens, Ivybridge, Devon PL21 OJF
Phone
01752 691749
Website
Directions
"FROM THE WEST
Take the A38 towards Exeter. Turn off at Ivybridge. Drive up through the town. At the fourth roundabout, turn left. Then turn right again immediately, into Harford Road. Go up the hill, past the paper mill and the school. At the cross-roads, go straight on. This takes you over a railway bridge.
Continue up the lane for about three-quarters of a mile, until you reach green railings on the right at the top of the hill. Turn into the gateway between the railings. Lukesland is at the end of quarter of a mile of gravel drive.
FROM THE EAST
Take the A38 towards Plymouth. Continue past South Brent. Turn off at Wrangaton Cross (signed to Kingsbridge, and Ivybridge Railway Station). At the top of the slip road, turn right, cross the bridge over the dual carriageway and turn left. This takes you several miles along the old A38, through Bittaford.
As you enter Ivybridge, you pass signs to the railway station, and then come to two mini-roundabouts. Turn right at the second, signed to Harford and Lukesland.
Follow this road for half a mile through the housing estate, and then turn right again (also signed to Harford and Lukesland). This takes you over a railway bridge.
Continue up the lane for about three-quarters of a mile, until you reach green railings on the right at the top of the hill. Turn into the gateway between the railings. Lukesland is at the end of quarter of a mile of gravel drive."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
"For those arriving by foot, bike or horse there is a reduced entrance fee of £3.50
To plan journeys by public transport we recommend you visit Traveline
It is a 20 minute walk from Ivybridge Railway Station.
It is a 15 minute walk uphill from Cole Lane, Ivybridge.
If using Traveline to plan your journey enter or ask for Cole Lane, Ivybridge."
Amenities
tea room.
Disability Toilet
Gardens
Parking
Picnic area
Toilets
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
Harford Bunkhouse campsite, Harford, Devon
394 metres*
1,485 metres*
St Petroc's Church, Harford, Devon
1,541 metres*
1.12 miles*
1.20 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.