Walcot Hall & Arboretum
With a turquoise ballroom, 30 acres of grounds and one of the finest arboretums in Britain, a feast for the senses.
Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8AZ
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
The front steps to the Hall are quite steep so access for people with disabilities is via the back door. Notice should be given to the office so that ramps can be put down.
The ground floor of the Hall is all on one level. However to get to the Ballroom visitors with disabilities should go out the way they came in and then there is vehicular access to get to the Ballroom, or a good push up a bit of a slope. Once at the Ballroom, where refreshments are served, access is good, as well as to the toilets.
Most of the Garden can be visited by wheelchair users and there are some steps which can be avoided if necessary. Obviously if the ground is wet this may be more of a challenge as there are no solid paths, it is all on grass.
Walcot Hall is considered as one of the top wedding and events venues in Shropshire.
With its turquoise freestanding ballroom, characterful accommodation and eclectic furnishings, it really is a feast for the eyes.
The 30 acres of grounds, including one of the finest arboretums in Britain, offer a wide variety of panoramas, floral displays and garden features including the extensive lake, walled courtyard, unusual statues and fountain.
Whether people wanted an outdoor event or to hire one of our holiday cottages for a weekend away, this vast estate makes for one of the most impressive historical venues and memorable holiday destinations within the Shropshire Hills.
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Walcot Hall offers a variety of attractions and events for visitors, including gardens, historic tours, and private events. Below is a detailed summary of the opening times and conditions for each offering:
Gardens & Grounds
The gardens at Walcot Hall, including one of Britain's finest arboretums, are open to the public from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM every day except Saturdays, from April through to November. Admission is £5.00 per adult. The full gardens are open to the public for only two days a year during the Whitsun May Bank Holiday weekend, showcasing the rhododendrons and azaleas at their peak. Private tours of the gardens can also be arranged by contacting the office.
Historic House Tours
The Main Hall at Walcot Hall is open to the public for just two days a year during the Whitsun May Bank Holiday weekend, coinciding with the NGS Open Gardens event. Private house tours can be pre-arranged by appointment, including a tour of the Hall, gardens, and grounds, followed by tea, coffee, and homemade cakes in the Ballroom. Prices for historic tours start from £10.00 per person.
Private Events
Walcot Hall is available for exclusive hire for private events, including weddings, corporate retreats, creative workshops, and more. The estate offers on-site accommodation for over 100 guests and a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces. For more details, contact the events team.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Walcot Hall directly at 01588 680570 or via email at [email protected].
Entry to the arboretum is £3.00 per person.
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Private tours can also be pre-arranged by appointment for 16 guests or more where visitors can meet the owner, Lucinda Parish and tour a variety of the ground floor rooms within the Main Hall.
After touring the house, guests will be led across a delightful courtyard up some steps to the Ballroom where refreshments will be served. Guests are then encouraged to walk around the gardens and Arboretum, if time allows, before heading off. Prices start from £20.00 a head. Maximum of 30 guests.
Lunch for groups can be arranged prior to the House Tour and this would be served in either the Dining Room or the Ballroom. Price to be agreed with the group organiser.
Group tour tickets to be bought through the office at Walcot Hall.
The front steps to the Hall are quite steep so access for people with disabilities is via the back door. Notice should be given to the office so that ramps can be put down.
The ground floor of the Hall is all on one level. However to get to the Ballroom visitors with disabilities should go out the way they came in and then there is vehicular access to get to the Ballroom, or a good push up a bit of a slope. Once at the Ballroom, where refreshments are served, access is good, as well as to the toilets.
Most of the Garden can be visited by wheelchair users and there are some steps which can be avoided if necessary. Obviously if the ground is wet this may be more of a challenge as there are no solid paths, it is all on grass.
Walcot Hall, Shropshire
Walcot Hall, Shropshire
Walcot Hall, Shropshire
Walcot Hall, Shropshire
Getting here
Lydbury North, Shropshire, SY7 8AZ
The nearest train station is Craven Arms which is a 20 minute drive from Walcot. Taxis must be pre-booked and there is information available from our office.
The entrance to Walcot Hall is adjacent to the Powis Arms pub. The drive is half a mile long. Drive straight on and over the bridge, veering left at the triangle. Drive up the Lime Avenue and over the top cattlegrid. Head right towards the car park which is signed. Walk down to the front of the Hall to meet your tour leader.
If arriving on the day of a wedding, do the same.
If arriving for pre-booked self-catering holiday accommodation, refer to the instructions on your booking confirmation email. For House Stays, walk down between the two lodge houses from car park to the Back door at the rear of the Hall.
What3Words address : salary.harnessed.campfires (to front of house)
Or : squeezed.perform.discusses (to car park)
Or: shudders.stores.chitchat (back door for House Stays)
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