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Eastnor Castle Tel: 01531 633160 |
This dramatic fairytale of a castle was built by
the 1st early, the 2nd Baron Somers between 1810 and 1824.
Having passed down through several generations, the castle is
still a family home and has been lovingly restored to its former
glory by James and Sarah Hervey-Bathurst. Eastnor's Arboretum is surprising for the beauty and exceptional size of the trees, growing as they do in the alkaline soil of the Malvern Hills rather than in the acid soil where most other conifer collections are found. Most of Eastnor Castle's exotic trees were planted in the second half of the 19th century, at the height of the Victorian passion for plant collecting. The 2nd and 3rd Earls Somers collected seed on their travels. Many more plants came from botanical expeditions and from specialist nurseries where trees were raised from seed imported from all over the world. Other facilities include tea rooms, gift shop, picnic area, maze, children's assault course, adventure playground, lakeside terraces and walks. Dogs are welcome in the castle and grounds but must be on leads at all times. Open: 11am-5pm Sundays & Bank Holidays 11th April-3rd October, every day in July & August except Saturdays. Deer Park opens 2nd April-3rd October. Directions: Eastnor is between the Cotswolds and the Welsh Marches. The Castle is 2½ miles east of Ledbury on the A438 Tewkesbury road. Alternatively, leave the M50 at Junction 2, and from Ledbury take the A449/A438 to Eastnor. |
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>> gardens to visit >> central england & the midlands >> herefordshire >> hampton court |
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Hampton Court Herefordshire  Garden ticket office & shop Telephone: 01568 797 777 Web site: www.hamptoncourt.org.uk Email: gardens@hamptoncourt.org.uk
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 Predating the 15th century,
Hampton Court Herefordshire is a beautiful, historic castle
nestling on the misty meadows of the river Lugg, surrounded by
ancient woodland and extensive grounds extending to 1,000 acres.
The present owners, the Van Kampen family,
undertook extensive restoration of the castle before creating
these spectacular gardens in one of the most ambitious garden
projects of our time. Exquisite flower gardens divided by
canals, island pavilions and pleached avenues are enclosed by
the original Victorian garden walls. At the centre of a
maze of a thousand yews stands a gothic tower offering panoramic
views of the gardens, whilst an underground passage leads to a
tranquil waterfall in the magnificent sunken garden. The
drifting, heady fragrance of herbaceous borders draws visitors
through a one hundred and fifty year old, cascading wisteria
arch to the vast lawns and woodlands beyond. Joseph Paxton designed the grand conservatory adjoining the castle which now houses the Orangery Restaurant, whose delicious seasonal menu is supplied by organic produce from the kitchen garden. The garden shop in the bothy sells plants from the garden, homemade produce from the castle kitchens, local crafts and gifts. Open: 9th April 2004, Tues, Wed, Thurs
and weekends, 11am-5pm (closed Mon and Frid except Bank
Holidays)
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>> gardens to visit >> central england & the midlands >> herefordshire >> how caple court |
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How Caple Court
Gardens How Caple, Herefordshire HR1 4SX  Telephone: 01989 740626 Fax: 01989 740611 Email: how.caple@clara.co.uk |
How Caple Court
Gardens are set high above the River Wye with views towards the
Forest of Dean and the Welsh mountains. The 11 acre gardens date from Edwardian times. Formal terraces with yew hedges, pools, statues and a traditional rose garden contrast with less formal plantings of mature trees and shrubs. The medieval church contains beautiful stained glass windows, a Norman font and a 16th century diptych. The river is close by and there is easy access for walkers to the Wye Valley footpath. Open: March to October, 10am-5pm, 7
days a week Directions: Take the B4224 Hereford to
Ross-on-Wye road. At the crossroads at How Caple, follow
the sign to How Caple Court Gardens.
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>> gardens to visit >> central england & the midlands >> herefordshire >> the bannut |
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The Garden at The
Bannut Bringsty, Bromyard, Herefordshire WR6 5TA  Telephone: 01885 482206 Email: everettbannut@zetnet.co.uk Web site: www.bannut.co.uk |
The Garden at The
Bannut consists of two and a half acres of formal gardens, with
plenty to enjoy throughout the seasons. There is an abundance of
colourful herbaceous plants, and a huge variety of interesting
trees and shrubs. There are colour-themed gardens, an unusual knot garden, heather gardens, a 'secret' garden with a delightful willow house and all this is framed by lovely views to the Malvern Hills. There are plenty of seats around the garden so you can sit, relax and delight your senses. Facilities: Tea Room, plants for sale.
Most of the garden is accessible to wheelchair users (ramp to
Tea Room, 1 step to toilet). Dogs are welcome on leads. Directions: 2.5 miles east of Bromyard
on the A44 to Worcester.
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>> gardens to visit >> central england & the midlands >> herefordshire >> shipley gardens |
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Shipley Gardens Holme Lacy Herefordshire . HR2 6LS  Telephone: 01432870356 Contact: Bob Macadie Email: Bob Macadie Web site: www.shipleygardens.plus.com |
 Shipley
Gardens surround a 17th century Wye Valley homestead standing
upon the site of previous dwellings that, since Roman times,
have administered the adjacent ford and former ferry. The
Gardens. created during the last 40 years, are set within 30
acres of mixed environmental habitats as a magical structure of
garden rooms moulded into the base of the escarpment next to the
flood plain of the valley floor. There are unique
atmospheric tea rooms and garden rooms of surprise and
informality, with lecterns of whimsical information. A
home to many hundreds of labelled temperate climate wild plants
that intermix and jostle with cultivated varieties amid
structures of rare and interesting ornamental trees and shrubs.
The gardens are managed as a home for birds, insects,
butterflies and small mammals. Gardens of tranquillity,
humour and learning within a setting of scenic splendour.Facilities:
Tea Rooms, tourism facilities, gift shop. Wheelchair
access. Dogs on leads welcome. Plants for sale.
Interesting seed sometimes available. Canoes, camping,
caravans, cycling, walking, fishing, micro light landing. Directions: Well signed entrance on the
edge of Holme Lacy Village on the B4399 five miles south east of
Hereford, 200 metres from the Post Office and about three
quarters of a mile from Warners Holme Lacy Hotel. |
Directions: Off the A417 near the
junction with the A49 between Hereford and Leominster. The
turning for the estate is on the right, moving away from this
junction - enter through the main gate and follow track round to
right into car parking area.