Lea Gardens Ltd

A perfect day out.

A feast of colour, and lots of places to sit and take it all in. Paths are steep in parts so not the best for those with mobility problems. A wonderful cafe too, all in all a good day out.

Go for the cafe and flowers

A great garden with a great cafe. It is of course famous for rhododendron and azalea. It is on a steep slope with lots of tree roots so only suitable for those with sensible shoes. However the cafe is...

Wonderful hidden gem

Beautiful gardens, dazzling displays of Rhododendrons, azaleas and many more shrubs. The Tea shop is fantastic - good food, home made cakes and excellent value. The nursery has value for money plants ...

Magnificent blooms

Much enjoyed walking around the rhododendron gardens. Lots of winding paths amongst the beautiful blooms. Must go in May to get the best views. Good coffee shop

Paradise Garden

This is a little paradise on the outskirts of Matlock. First time we had been and it was so lovely. Had a drink and cake in the cafe and the staff, although very understaffed, were very friendly and...