Giggle Alley

The Japanese Garden, in Giggle Alley forest, was the jewel in James Rea’s horticultural crown. Following decades of neglect, the garden is now being caringly restored by local volunteers and Forest Enterprise. There are thickets of bamboo, a stunning display of Japanese maples and the heady scent of azaleas in the spring. The whole forest is open to the public and makes for an ideal Sunday afternoon