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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Free parking
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Garden only
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Parkland / open spaces
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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.
Opening Times
General Admission
Hodnet Hall Gardens is open to the public from 10am to 5pm on Sundays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Bank Holiday Mondays. The gardens operate seasonally from 15th March to 30th October 2026.
The Heber-Percy family describes the general season as running from early March through to the end of October.
Special Events
The gardens will open as part of the National Garden Scheme on 5th July 2026.
Remaining 2025 Opening Dates
For the remainder of 2025, the gardens are open on the following dates:
- Sunday 20th September
- Wednesday 23rd September
- Friday 25th September
- Sunday 27th September
- Wednesday 30th September
- Friday 2nd October
- Sunday 4th October
- Wednesday 7th October
- Friday 9th October
- Sunday 11th October
- Wednesday 14th October
- Friday 16th October
- Sunday 18th October
- Wednesday 21st October
- Friday 23rd October
- Sunday 25th October
- Wednesday 28th October
- Friday 30th October
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 £12
- 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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