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The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain and thunderstorms from Friday 18 July and an amber weather warning on Saturday 19 July. Read our advice during severe weather for more information.  


Essential maintenance to our planning services

There will be disruption to our planning services from Thursday 17 July to Saturday 19 July. This is whilst we carry out some essential maintenance. You will not be able to search or comment on a planning application during this time. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

Allen House Grounds

Things to see and do

Lewis Carroll themed garden

The family garden is themed from the Lewis Carroll poem 'The Jabberwocky'.

In the garden you will find: 

  • low level maze
  • musical drums
  • dragon mosaic
  • circular patio and seating
  • words from the poem engraved on paving slabs

Allen house pergola
   
Allen house footprints

Hideaway café

The Hideaway is a brand new social enterprise café in Allen House Grounds. The café is an initiative of the Matrix Trust, a local youth work charity. Here you can buy hot and cold drinks and delicious sweet and savoury food.

For more information and opening times please visit the Hideaway café website. (opens new window)

Facilities

  • seating
  • picnic area
  • Allen House Pavilion is home to the Matrix Trust