Discover the best top things to do in West Midlands, United Kingdom including Birmingham Cathedral Gardens, St Philip's Cathedral Garden, St Peter's Church Gardens, City Centre Gardens, Blakesley Hall, Winterbourne House and Garden, Wightwick Manor and Gardens, David Austin Roses, Martineau Gardens, Ashwood Nurseries and John's Garden.
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4.5 based on 9 reviews
A calm and quiet oasis located close to the International Convention Centre, which offers small and well-tended gardens of exotic-looking plants along with plenty of benches to just sit and relax.
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Grade II* Tudor house built c.1590. Wonderful gardens, shop, Herb Garden Cafe and family friendly events. Part of Birmingham Museums Trust. Site currently closed to the public due to COVID-19.
Excellent tour of the house - today’s theme and talk was about ‘Women in Tudor Times’ as it is International Women’s Day this month. Friendly and incredibly knowledgeable volunteers and staff. House is run by the council but they have teamed up with the National Trust enabling half price entry - well worth £7 for two adults. Had the cream tea in the Herb Cafe. Very well presented with really friendly staff. Would thoroughly recommend. A hidden little gem of a property.
4.5 based on 1,078 reviews
The Garden, tea room and shop are open daily 10.30pm to 5pm (last entry 4.30pm). The House remains closed until further notice. Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne House is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic gardens. Only minutes from Birmingham city centre, Winterbourne is a hidden gem – home to beautiful antiques and over 6,000 plant species from around the world. Wander along the woodland walk, stroll through the hazelnut tunnel, cross the 1930’s Japanese Bridge or simply soak up the tranquillity of this perfectly English Edwardian home.
Went here around four months ago with my friends. It's so beautiful and peaceful here. No noise from the city, it's in an almost countryfied area. Really lustrous, colourful gardens, with various little areas that are a little bit different and unique to each other. They have an orchard, a gorgeous Japanese bridge over a small pond, glass houses full of succulents and cacti, some really exquisite sites there, and all in its just a relaxing, pleasent walk through that you can take your time strolling around in, for as long as you want. House we couldn't see, but had some afternoon tea there and sat outside, good prices for tea and cake, really delicious as well. Not sure if the cakes are made there or bought in, or if they have the same cakes through the year or change the options around, but they have a good selection to pick from. Definitely will try and go back there when they're able to open the house to the public.
4.5 based on 1,490 reviews
Wightwick manor part of the national trust have visit wightwick in the summer and the gardens and walks are beautiful the house is also magnificent you can either go around on your own or have a guided tour the volunteers are very knowledgeable and will answer any questions thrown to them. The cafe is what it says serving the normal teas, Coffee and snacks. All in all a pleasure to visit and well worth spending a good half day there
4.5 based on 891 reviews
Alongside the Plant Centre are David Austin's beautiful 2 acre rose gardens. They are home to over 700 different varieties of roses, including the National Collection of English Roses which flower in fragrant flushes from late May until the first frosts. The rose gardens are open to the public 7 days a week, 9am to 5pm and entry is free. Advance booking is not required except for coach parties. Check our website for special events (Lunches, Talks, Garden Design Days) during the season.
Beautiful rose gardens to walk round roses spectacular 2 great cafes with excellent food & drink. A gift shop with lovely gifts to buy and also roses to buy to take home for your own garden.
4.5 based on 49 reviews
A beautiful, free entry community garden. A wildlife oasis, a haven of tranquility or a great destination for outdoor adventure, there are 2.5 acres of organically managed landscape to explore. Twisting paths meander past woodland, orchard, ponds, formal garden, an earth oven, a shipwreck children’s play area and more. Discover what a community garden is and Martineau Gardens’ role in providing a wildlife home so close to Birmingham city centre.
Almost on top of a very busy road junction is to be found a community garden. A real hidden gem, and a part of the countryside just 2 miles from the centre of Birmingham. A fairly inconspicuous entrance leads into a small car park. There are vegetable plots, fruit trees, a children’s play area, paths & areas full of a variety of plants to be explored. In the middle of the woodland area, there was an array of bird song to be heard, it really did feel as if you were in the countryside. An area was in process of being constructed, being supported by Jo Malone of London- a courtyard area. Although no formal refreshments available there did appear to be a kitchen area in the process of being completed in one of the newer buildings . A notice did advise you to ask a member of staff for a cuppa! Toilet facilities were available. Although no entrance charge, I got the impression they rely on donations & presumably support from visiting schools as there are educational facilities set up. Income is also generated from the sale of plants & garden produce. It was just beautiful to sit on one of the many benches & take time out & relax. Well worth a visit!
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Ashwood Nurseries is a traditional working plant nursery situated in a rural location, where many of the plants on offer are grown on the premises. We specialise in Hellebores, Cyclamen, Salvias, Hydrangeas, Hepaticas, Primula auriculas, Lewisias and Dwarf Conifers. We also have a Garden Shop, Tea Room and a Gift Shop. We are official Moorcroft Pottery and Steiff stockists. John's Garden is the nursery owners private garden and is open for visitors several dates throughout the year. Online bookings and dates are available on our website.
i used to come here with my late parents and nearly 50 years on ,still come here ,We grew a beautiful 2 acre garden from a derilect field ,that sadly i have now had to sell ..Always had superb service and nothing is to much trouble .Beautiful plants ,well woth a visit if you are in the area
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