Aylestone Hall Gardens

These attractive gardens are situated on Aylestone Road, 3 miles south of the City centre within the Aylestone Village Conservation Area.

The gardens received a green Flag Award in 2006 in recognition of achieving the national standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales.

 

The 1.8 hectare gardens surround Aylestone Hall.  This Grade II listed building dates from the 15th century with many later alterations.  Originally built for the Vernon family, the hall and it's grounds were purchased by Leicester Corporation in 1950 and extensive renovation was carried out in 2003 to create private accommodation.  A curious feature on the south wall of the hall is a carved head interpreted by some, as the moment of birth of a child.

 

A tranquil setting is enhanced with herbaceous, rose and ornamental beds with a wide range of trees and shrubs including mature yews, rhododendrons and azaleas.

 

Within the gardens

·       2 tennis courts

·       Bowling green

Within the vicinity are football and cricket pitches situated at Aylestone Playing Fields, whilst walks can be enjoyed along the Grand Union Canal and adjacent Aylestone Meadows.

 

The Aylestone Park User Group meets quarterly to discuss issues relating to the park and gardens.  Everyone is welcome.  The 'Friends of Aylestone Hall Gardens' was set up in 2004 to work in conjunction with Leicester City Council to improve the facilities at the gardens.

The gardens are also the home of Aylestone Hall Bowls Club.

 

Limited parking is available at the Hall Lane entrance.  Pedestrian access from Aylestone Road and Old Church Street, with level tarmac footpaths throughout most of the gardens.

 

For more information contact: Parks Services

 

The Friends of Aylestone Hall Gardens are holding their annual Garden Party on Sunday 17th August 2008 from 1pm - 5pm.  For further details contact 0116 229 3636