Hodnet Hall Gardens
Neo-Elizabethan mansion designed by Salvin surrounded by extensive gardens.
Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3NN
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Garden only
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Pet friendly
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
Over 60 acres of colourful flowers, magnificent forest trees, sweeping lawns and a chain of ornamental pools along the cultivated garden valley and providing a natural habitat for wildfowl and other wildlife.
Whatever the season, visitors will always find something fresh and interesting to ensure an enjoyable outing.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Hodnet Hall Gardens offers a unique experience of historic gardens and parkland, spanning 60 acres. Visitors can enjoy a variety of features, including rare and native plant species, a 17th-century dovecot, a Tithe Barn, waterfalls, and walkways. The gardens are open to the public during the following times:
- Opening Days: Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Bank Holiday Mondays.
- Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
- Season: From March 15th to October 30th, 2026.
Visitors should note that due to the historic nature of the gardens, some areas may be less accessible for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads.
Admission Prices
- E-Tickets: £11.70 per person.
- Season Tickets: £50.00 per named individual, valid for the 2026 season (March to October). Season tickets allow free entry for up to three children under 16 when accompanied by the named ticket holder. Season tickets are not valid on National Garden Scheme Open Day.
- Group Bookings: Starting from £100.00, with exclusive access available upon request.
Special Events
- Summer Plant Fair 2025: Scheduled for Saturday, June 7th, and Sunday, June 8th, 2025.
- National Garden Scheme Open Day: Taking place on July 6th, 2025, supporting Hospice UK and other charities.
Exclusive access to the gardens can be arranged for large groups outside normal opening hours, with refreshments available upon request. Additionally, joint entry tickets for Hodnet Hall and Dorothy Clive Gardens are available for pre-booked parties of 20 or more.
Historic Houses members visit for free except on Plant Fair Days/National Garden Scheme days. Pre-booking is not required, just turn up on the day.
Adults £9
Children £1
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible parking
- Accessible toilets
- Guide dogs welcome
Getting here
Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3NN
The main visitor entrance is at ///handfuls.monday.repaid. What does this mean?
12m NE of Shrewsbury on A53 – M6/J15 or M54/J3.
Bus service from Shrewsbury or Market Drayton.
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