Weston Park
Home to a world-class collection of art, antiques, silver and fine china in 1,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland.
Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8LE
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Facilities for children
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Hearing loops
- Guide dogs welcome
- Access statement available
- Accessible toilets
Weston Park is the former ancestral home of the Earls of Bradford and is owned by the Weston Park Foundation, an independent charitable trust.
The House is not only home to a world class collection of art, antiques, silver and fine china, it also becomes home to this celebrating special events including weddings and birthdays.
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.
Park & Gardens Opening Times
The Park & Gardens are open throughout the season with varying hours depending on the month. From May to September, opening times are 10:30am – 6pm (last entry 4pm). From October onwards, hours are reduced to 10:30am – 4pm (last entry 3:30pm).
May: Thursday – Sunday, plus Bank Holiday Mondays (4th and 26th May) and additional dates (27th–28th May). 10:30am – 6pm.
June: Friday – Tuesday. Please note that 19th–21st June is reserved for the Weston Park Model Air Show (Event Tickets only). 10:30am – 6pm.
July: Open daily except 2nd–5th July. 10:30am – 6pm.
August: Open daily. 10:30am – 6pm.
September: Thursday – Sunday. 10:30am – 6pm.
October: Thursday – Sunday, with extended opening from 22nd October – 1st November. 10:30am – 4pm.
November: Weekends only. 10:30am – 4pm.
December & New Year: Weekends, plus 26th December – 3rd January. 10:30am – 4pm.
House & Collection Opening Times
The House & Collection opens during the warmer months, typically 1pm – 4:30pm (last admission 4pm).
May: 24th–26th May only.
June: Sunday – Tuesday (excluding 21st June).
July: Sunday – Tuesday (excluding 5th July and 26th July).
August: Sunday – Tuesday.
October: 24th–30th October.
Rose Paterson Art Gallery
The Rose Paterson Art Gallery is open daily, 11am – 4pm, seven days a week throughout the year.
Attractions & Facilities
The following attractions operate during Park & Gardens opening hours:
- Miniature Railway
- Woodland Adventure Playground
Special Events & Exhibitions
Spring & Summer Trails:
- 40 Gems of Weston Trail: 30th May – 6th September
- Elmer Hide & Seek Adventure Trail: 11th July – 6th September
Summer Activities:
- Storytelling Tuesdays: Throughout the summer
- Family Explorer Tours: Summer season
- 40 Days of Play – Summer Programme: Summer season
Exhibitions:
- What a Wonderful World: Two Ways of Seeing – 31st July – 3rd September
- Behind the Secret Door, Stories from the Shelves – 24th August and 7th September
- 40 Years: Foundation to Future Exhibition – 9th–27th September
- A Festival of Flora and Fauna – 1st–29th October
- Art for Art's Sake – Grazyna Martin – 30th October – 2nd December
Special Celebrations & Events:
- A Summer Celebration – Weston at 40 – 30th–31st August
- Wedding Open Days – 25th October and 15th November
- Lunch with the Head Gardener – 16th September (fully booked) and 11th November
Digital Resources
The following are available online at any time:
- Virtual Tour – Rose Paterson Art Gallery
- Bloomberg Connects Digital Guide
Historic Houses members visit for free, except on event days.
Park & Gardens:
Adult £11.00
Senior (65+) £10.00
Child (4-14) £6.50
House:
Adults & Seniors £7.50
Child (4-14) Free
Groups 12+ £9.00 per person.
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Hearing loops
- Guide dogs welcome
- Access statement available
- Accessible toilets
Getting here
Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8LE
Weston Park is accessed directly from the A5 at Weston-under-Lizard, just 30 minutes from central Birmingham, three miles off the M54 J3 and eight miles off the M6 at J12.
Weston Park: In Pictures
Over 300 years of garden design
There are 1,000 acres of Capability Brown Parkland to explore and enjoy whether on foot or by bike and our fun filled adventure playground is nestled in Brown’s Pleasure Ground of Temple Wood.
The gardens reflect over 300 years of garden design from the informality of the landscape to the formal lines of the Victorian terraces laid out by Edward Kemp.
Our own Head Gardener has also created new gardens from the Teardrop Garden in the late 20th century to Lady Anne’s Memorial Garden more recently.
Getting here
Shifnal, Shropshire, TF11 8LE
Weston Park is accessed directly from the A5 at Weston-under-Lizard, just 30 minutes from central Birmingham, three miles off the M54 J3 and eight miles off the M6 at J12.
Looking to visit Weston Park?
The ground floor of the house is open Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays afternoons during the Easter holidays and the summer. Historic Houses members can visit free when showing their membership card.
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