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The 10 Best Gardens in Herefordshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in Herefordshire, United Kingdom including Lower Hope Gardens, Kentchurch Court Gardens, Hergest Croft, The Garden at The Bannut, Westonbury Mill Water Gardens, Moors Meadow Gardens, The Weir Garden, Hampton Court Castle, Brobury House Gardens, Hergest Croft Gardens.
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1. Lower Hope Gardens
2. Kentchurch Court Gardens
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. Hergest Croft
4. The Garden at The Bannut
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Established 3 acre garden open to the public from April until September. Tea Room serving light lunches, drinks, cakes and scones. Wednesdays and Saturdays 11am-4pm
5. Westonbury Mill Water Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 268 reviews
Reviewed By alanc204 - Wem, United Kingdom
We first visited in 2011 and are now amazed how everything has matured to create stunning pathways and round every corner is a photo opportunity of beautiful plants, streams and ponds. The food in the cafe was of the highest quality.
6. Moors Meadow Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
These enchanting gardens are a botanical asset filling you with inspiration and ideas and how to work with nature. On a hillside overlooking the beautiful Kyre valley the organic 7-acreas are a tranquil haven where plants and wildlife flourish. Meandering paths lead through extensive shrubberies, grass garden, spring garden cottage-style areas, past pools, beds and borders, into the herb garden and kitchen garden. Enter the Lower Garden through stunning dragonfly gates, into the Fernery, down the meadow with numerous flowers, countless bulbs and many specimen trees and shrubs. Intriguing features and sculptures. Most Romantic Garden in Central England, Voted Second Favourite Garden in Central England. Bronze medal Britain’s Best Gardener’s Garden. Nominated for a Rural Oscar 2019. Featured on Gardener’s World TV and several magazines. Open over 20 years for NGS charities. Open all year by appointment, wander alone or book a guided tour. No Dogs. Adults £7, Children £1.50.
Reviewed By 209quentinc - Bromyard, United Kingdom
Can't believe I have lived so close to this lovely place for years and never visited before. Set well off the main road this valley has a wonderful microclimate. Basically it is a meadow, bordered and interspersed with an amazing variety of trees, shrubs and perennials, with wandering paths mown through it. At present the foxgloves and candelabra primulas have pride of place, with lots of climbing roses and flowering shrubs, but clearly the planting has been carefully planned to have colour and interest all year round. Wear strong shoes, wellies if it has been wet, there are steepish slopes, and don't visit if you like 'tidy' gardens- this garden is a delight of grasses, wildflowers, common and very unusual varieties of trees and shrubs all growing happily together. There are a few ponds and lots of birds, here and there the interest is piqued by metal sculptures on the seats andhanging in the trees. A place to go back to in different seasons I think. The cake was scrumptious as well!
7. The Weir Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 260 reviews
Reviewed By theeps2018 - Lampeter, United Kingdom
With the sun shining this is a place well worth visiting. With two main paths through the gardens the upper path is through woods and passes the toilets and tea tent before dropping down to the River Wye and a natural play area (so good for kids). The lower path comes back down the side of the river, often with canoes passing by. There are many places to just sit quietly and enjoy the view of the river. There is also good signage explaining the varieties of trees. Outside the entrance and across some grassland, with picnic tables, is the walled garden which has been fully restored since 2009.
8. Hampton Court Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 713 reviews
15th Century Castle set in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, near the Welsh border. Visitor Attraction with Award-Winning Gardens during the summer months. Exclusive use Wedding Venue with 24 Bedrooms.
Reviewed By juliegJ5360HK - Liverpool, United Kingdom
After a weekend in Gloucester we decided to drive home back up to Liverpool without using a motorway. The beautiful countryside on a sunny bank holiday Monday was a treat and then we saw signs for the castle, lots of people turning in so we decided to follow ! We are so happy that we did. The lovely lady in reception showed us on a map which attractions were available to us , she clearly explained about the one way system that had been put in place to enable social distancing. First of all we wandered around the kitchen gardens, marvelled at the abundant vegetables and fruit that was being grow and then around the beautiful gardens with the really pretty water features. We had arrived just in time for a Bird of Prey demonstration, and spent an hour sitting in the sunshine watching the different birds being flown. We then visited The Orangery cafe, I had a delicious scone with clotted cream and a coffee and my hubby had a sandwich, he said the cheese in particular was delicious . After lunch it was time to visit inside the castle, a nice lady gave us wipe clean information cards , which clearly explained lots of information about the artefacts we would see inside. Another one way system in place , but it worked very well and we enjoyed taking our time wandering around . We are so pleased we came across this gem of a place, most unexpected on our way home , really lovely end to a relaxing weekend. We felt really safe and well looked after during our visit , signage and one way system was really clear and being adhered to by all.
9. Brobury House Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Reviewed By Durutydelloyd - Coleford, United Kingdom
Simply delightful, received a warm welcome and plenty of helpful advise. Lots to see as you take a gentle stroll, you get the chance to see different views with seating to relax and take in the wonderful gardens. The River Wye boarders the Gardens with the oldest brick bridge in Herefordshire to see at the bottom of the Garden. Great value for your money. Highly recommended.
10. Hergest Croft Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Created over 120 years by four generations of the same family, this 70 acre garden in the heart of the Welsh Marches contains more than 5,000 rare trees and shrubs, as well as holding the National Collections of birches, maples and zelkovas. The gardens will reopen for weekends only from 7 March 2020, then daily from 28 March to 1 November 2020, from 11.30 to 5p.m. Plant sales, gift shop and tea room.
Reviewed By mrssiae - Ledbury, United Kingdom
Having read about the gardens in this months RHS magazine we decided to visit with our dogs. The gardens have been lovingly planted with autumn colour in mind with the most amazing collection of trees including Maples, Connifers, Beech, Cornus and hydrangeas - just lovely. Seats thoughtfully placed in sheltered viewpoints to sit and relax in the sunshine. Dog friendly. Very clean toilet facilities and well stocked plant shop - we shall return in the spring.
