Gardens open soon

Gardens open in Shropshire for the National Garden Scheme

week commencing Saturday 22nd April

WESTWOOD HOUSE, Oldbury, Bridgnorth, WV16 5LP is opening on Sunday 23rd April from 2 pm to 5 pm. Take the Ludlow Road B436 out of Bridgnorth. Past the Punch Bowl Inn, turn 1st L, Westwood House signed on R. Admission £5, children free. Homemade teas. Dogs on leads welcome.

A country garden, well designed and planted around the house, particularly known for its tulips and use of colour. Sweeping lawns offset by deeply planted mixed borders; pool garden and lawn tennis court; kitchen and cutting garden, with everything designed to attract wildlife. Far reaching views of this delightful corner of the county and woodland walks to enjoy. Reasonable wheelchair access around the house, but gravel paths and some steps.

For further details, map and pictures visit www.ngs.org.uk

Also opening is THE HUNDRED HOUSE HOTEL, Bridgnorth Road, Norton, Telford, TF11 9EE, on Wednesday 26th April from 10 am to 6 pm. Situated on the A442 in the village of Norton. Midway between Bridgnorth & Telford. Admission by donation (£5 donation suggested). Light refreshments or restaurant menu available to purchase. If you would like their special Afternoon Tea, this must be pre-ordered at least 48 hours in advance. Visit www.hundredhouse.co.uk for details.

An acre of gardens crafted over 35 years, complete with sculptures, stonework and working herb and kitchen garden. Enjoy a great display of thousands of bulbs and wonderful spring blossom.

Athough some of our gardens take payment by card reader. it is often difficult to connect to 4G or Wifi in rural areas, so please have cash available.

More dates for your diary

Sunday 30th April - Millichope Park, Munslow, SY7 9HA

Monday 1st May - Ruthall Manor, Ditton Priors, WV16 6TN

Wednesday 3rd May - Neen View - Neen Sollars, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 9AB

Sunday 7th May - Henley Hall, Henley, Ludlow, SY8 3HD

Sunday 7th May - Longnor Hall, Atacham, Shrewsbury, SY4 4TG

Sunday 7th May - Oteley, Ellesmere, SY12 0PB

Wednesday 10th May - Goldstone Hall Gardens, Market Drayton, TF9 2NA

Wednesday10th May - Neen View, Neon Sollars, Cleobury Mortimer, DY14 9AB

If you love gardens and have a little time to spare, why not consider joining our friendly team of over 30 volunteers in Shropshire. From distributing leaflets to promote the gardens, helping with publicity or manning the gate on open days, there are lots of ways to get involved. Find out more by emailing our Volunteers Coordinator, Sheila Jones, [email protected]

We are always on the lookout for new gardens to open for us, so if you would like to find out more, contact our County Organiser, Andy Chatting, [email protected]

Children free in all Shropshire gardens
A great day out for all the family

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors nationwide, the National Garden Scheme has donated over £67 million to nursing and health charities and in 2022 made an annual donation of £3.11 million. Our core beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. Find out more about our beneficiaries on our website, www.ngs.org.uk.