Dunge Valley Rhododendron Gardens

Head Gardener's Comment

Listen to the sound of Skylark and Curlew overhead and the scent of bluebells filling the air in a beautiful wooded valley in the rolling Pennine Hills. This is the setting for Dunge Valley Rhododendron Gardens a real haven in the countryside. Spectacular views across the valley with a kaliderscope of colour gives visitors a wonderful day out.

History

Started in 1983 by its present owners the gardens have matured into one of the most spectacular in the Peak District.

Plants of Note

A classic Rhododendron, Magnolia and Azalea Garden with a huge Varity of plants brought in from America, Germany and David’s Treks to the Himalayas. Double Hellebores are a feature in March with the Double Hellebores Event starting on March 1st until the 29th. Rhododendrons feature from April onwards with many new introductions such as the eye catching Rhododendron 'Midnight Mystique', Rh. 'Orange Flirt', Rh. 'Lemon Dream', and old favourites like the wonderfully scented Rh. 'Loderi King George'.

The Dunge Valley Tea Room offers Refreshments with Home Baked Cakes, Teas and Light Lunches.