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GARDENS
The Weir Garden Nr Hereford
The Weir Garden, Nr Swainshill, Hereford HR4 7QF
t 01981 590 509 e theweir@nationaltrust.org.uk w nationaltrust.org.uk/weir
Escape to this spectacular riverside garden and be absorbed by natural beauty. Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir Garden sits within unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover. For centuries this site has been used as a pleasure ground for fishing, boating and swimming. It is managed in a natural way to create a varied habitat for wildlife.
Meander through the peaceful and tranquil woodland gardens or stroll into the walled garden and glasshouse. Lovingly designed by previous owner Roger Parr in the 1920’s, the garden also contains interesting Roman archaeology, including an octagonal Roman well or cistern and the largest standing piece of Roman masonry in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, thought to be part of a villa.
Enjoy the stunning riverside gardens all year round; carpets of spring bulbs give way to beautiful wild flowers in the summer, then the colours change again in the autumn.
Continuous conservation work has restored the walled garden, where visitors can see a mix of herbaceous borders and vegetables including onions, beans, beetroots and carrots, all of which are available to buy from the visitor reception. The Weir Garden is to be enjoyed by all, with regular family activities happening during school holidays.
A self-service tea tent offers locally produced cakes and light refreshments, or why not bring a picnic and enjoy it on the deckchairs by the river.
Open Daily until 6 November 2017. Weekends only 12th – 20th November. Admission Normal admission charges apply members and under 5’s go free.
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