Recent weather conditions may have altered the opening times for Coton Manor Garden near Guilsborough  in Northamptonshire. Usually it is open daily between 11am-4pm until Sunday 28th February for their Snowdrop & Hellebore Days. It is suggested you check their website to ensure that the garden is open by visiting www.cotonmanor.co.uk . This iconic ten-acre garden occupies a hillside position extending down from the 17th century manor house, constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone. It is landscaped on different levels, with distinctive smaller gardens providing variety and interest throughout the season, all enhanced by flowing streams, fountains and ponds. If you can’t get to Coton Manor Garden between these dates it opens properly for the 2010 season on April 1st and runs until 2nd October when the garden is open Tuesday-Saturday 12-5.30pm, also Sundays in April & May and Bank Holiday weekends. Beyond the confines of the garden, there is a magical five acre bluebell wood and a colourful wildflower meadow at its best in June and July. There’s an extensive nursery, a garden shop and light lunches or teas are available from the Stableyard Café. The Garden School at Coton Manor runs some of the best garden courses available (early booking is often essential).