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Behind the Old Rectory in Sudborough, Northamptonshire lies an irresistible English garden. The Rectory sits amid two and a half acres of land sloping gently down to Harper’s brook and beyond into open countryside.
The gardens are generously proportioned with well stocked borders lining sweeping lawns leading to the brook; from here visitors can cross the rustic bridge to explore the shady woodland area.
Wandering through the gardens you are likely to find a profusion of Snowdrops, Aconites, Hellebores and Narcissi in Spring. A little later the blossom of the Prunus and Apple trees create an even more beautiful scene. This is followed by the superb and extensive collection of Iris and Peonies, both herbaceous and enormous Tree Peonies. Summer is the time to enjoy the fragrant David Austin roses filling the formal rose circle, surrounded by Nepeta, Delphiniums and Salvias. The many containers on and around the Rectory terrace, filled with Agapanthus, Pelargoniums and herbs, complete a delightful picture.
The decorative Potager designed by renowned writer and gardener Rosemary Verey has been much admired, with an ever changing mixture of flowers, fruit, vegetables and herbs growing alongside one another within a pattern of box hedges and brick paths. The beds are all arranged around a central rose arbour and the symmetry, softenened edges and subtle colours are so pleasing to the eye that it is a garden to delight anyone as well as being a source of inspiration.
Featured in books and national magazines the gardens have attracted visitors from all around the 
world, whether as knowledgeable gardeners or those just wanting to enjoy a place of elegance and tranquillity.
Tony and Ann Huntington, owners of the Rectory, will be pleased to welcome you to to share in an on-going project that has been their private passion since 1984.
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For directions and opening times visit the visitor info page. To read more about the house and gardens visit the history page. To find out what you might see in the gardens month by month visit the highlights page. The gardens are part of the National Gardens Scheme and sometimes hired by individuals and charities. Visit the events page to find out about forthcoming special days and evenings that will be hosted in the gardens this summer.