Wollerton Old Hall Garden
A formal, modern garden on an old site, renowned for its salvias, clematis and roses.
Wollerton, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3NA
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Bike storage facilities
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Cafe / restaurant
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Free parking
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Garden only
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Shop
The gardens are accessible for people with mobility aids. There are some shallow steps but the these can be avoided and full access to the gardens maintained. The paths in the gardens are predominantly lawn, with gravel, paved or woodchips paths.
Designed by Lesley and John Jenkins since 1984, the garden is set around a Grade 2* 16th Century Hall (not open to the public) and has developed into an important modern garden in the English Garden tradition with echoes of Arts and Crafts. Covering 3 acres, it consists of a series of 14 linked garden “rooms” filled with modern and often specialist plantings.
The rooms are linked by almost exclusive use of perennials, but there are also recurring themes of beech and yew topiary. Design, scale and colour are important as is a wide range of plants. This has led to a significant collection of clematis, salvias and roses. Each of the ‘rooms’ has its own unique design elements with the sophisticated choice of plants being updated and refreshed yearly.
The gardens are open to the public from Easter until late summer, for three days a week and welcomes Garden groups in the days not open to the public. This ensures that all visitors can enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the garden without feeling overcrowded.
The Garden has a Tearoom and Plant Sales area, with the majority of the plants being propagated onsite.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
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Wollerton Old Hall Garden is a celebrated English garden located in Shropshire. The garden is set around a 16th-century hall and features formal, modern designs with a variety of plants, including salvias, clematis, and roses.
Opening Times
The garden is open seasonally from 18th April to 26th September. Specific opening times are as follows:
- Easter: Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Easter Monday from 11am to 5pm.
- April and May: Fridays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays from 11am to 5pm.
- June, July, and August: Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Bank Holidays from 11am to 5pm.
- September: Thursdays and Fridays from 11am to 5pm. Note that the tearoom closes at 4pm.
Additionally, there is a special National Garden Scheme (NGS) Open Day on Wednesday, 3rd September, from 11am to 5pm. Normal admission charges apply on this day.
Admission Prices
- Adults: £10.00
- Children (5-15 years): £1.00
- Under 5s: Free
- Annual Membership: £35.00
Group admission prices are available for pre-booked groups:
- Groups of 20 or more: £9.00 per person
- Groups of 19 or fewer: £10.00 per person
Historic Houses members can enter for free on public days. Note that ticket offers, including Historic Houses membership, are not valid on the NGS Open Day.
Events
- Monthly Head Gardener Tours: Held on the last Friday of each month, except June. These tours last one hour and are included with normal garden admission.
- "Then and Now" Lecture: A presentation by Lesley and John Jenkins about the development of the garden. Scheduled for 5th April 2025 (sold out) and 10th May 2025. Tickets are £95 and include refreshments, lunch, and garden access.
- Summer Stroll: Scheduled for 8th June 2024 at 6pm. Includes a glass of wine on arrival and a light supper.
- National Garden Scheme Open Day: Scheduled for 5th September 2024, from 11am to 5pm.
For more information or to book tickets, contact Wollerton Old Hall Garden at +44 (0)1630 685760 or email [email protected].
Historic Houses members visit for free.
Adults: £10
All requests for group visits should be made by contacting [email protected]
The gardens are accessible for people with mobility aids. There are some shallow steps but the these can be avoided and full access to the gardens maintained. The paths in the gardens are predominantly lawn, with gravel, paved or woodchips paths.
Getting here
Wollerton, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3NA
Follow the brown tourist signs off the A53 between the A53/A41 Tern Hill junction and Espley roundabout at Hodnet.
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