Felley Priory was founded in
1156, after the Dissolution of the monasteries in 1535 not all of the
Priory was demolished, parts of it were used in the building of the
house and garden.
The garden, nursery and tea room are open Tuesday to Friday 9am to 4pm
all year round and the first and third Sunday of each month, from 1st
February until 4th October, 10am until 4pm.
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The
gardens cover 2.5 acres and were established in 1976, although it looks
like they have been there a lot longer.
It
is thought the pond was constructed between 1860-90 when the stone built
ends of the house were added.
Huge
basket which I think contains lavendar.
Daffodils
in the orchard garden, the gardens have been carefully planted so there
is interest all year round.
There
is also a nursery at the Priory where most of the plants are for sale.
The
central parts of the house was constructed in the 16th and 17th
centuries.
The
Yew hedges provide year-round structure for the gardens, this picture
shows the excellent topiary which can be seen in the garden.
Medieval
Garden.
The history of the Chaworth family dates back to the 12th century when
Patricius Chaworth arrived from France and settled in the Vale of
Belvoir.
Looking
down the garden from near the house with countryside beyond.
Although
the Chaworth-Musters family became owners of the Priory in 1822, they
did not live there at that time.
Having sold Annesley Hall the family home, Major Robert Patricius
Chaworth-Musters moved to Felley in 1973.
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