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Escape to this spectacular riverside garden and be absorbed by natural beauty.
The Weir Garden, Swainshill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7QF
Asset | Opening time |
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Garden | 10:30 - 16:30 |
Ticket type | Gift aid | Standard |
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Adult | £8.30 | £7.50 |
Child | £4.20 | £3.75 |
Family | £20.70 | £18.75 |
Family (one adult) | £12.40 | £11.25 |
Accessible toilet available. Paths around garden are steep in places with steps, uneven surfaces and protruding tree roots.
The garden itself is very steep and slippery in wet weather with protruding tree roots on some pathways
on A438
Parking: free
Hereford 5 miles
to Hereford and then taxi
The Weir Garden, Swainshill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7QF
Take a look at the walks and access maps of The Weir Garden to help plan your visit.
Beautiful ten acre riverside garden created in the late 18th century. Includes ancient trees, a rockery, Roman ruins and a picturesque picnic area next to the river.
Discover the historic walled garden, with colourful flower borders, seasonal produce and a 1920s Foster & Pearson glasshouse, where we're undertaking vital conservation work during summer 2022.
Explore the rich history of the parkland as you stroll through it, encountering Roman remains such as a bathhouse and stone buildings. Discover a terraced earth from the Iron Age, traces of a Roman road, and the remnants of an engineered mill pond.
Take a stroll next to the river, do some wildlife spotting, let of some steam in the natural play area, and play a game of hide and seek in nature's playground.
Explore the garden on the banks of the River Wye and discover the unusual walled garden, restored glasshouse, rockery and rustic hut.
Enjoy this short, circular walk around the parkland at The Weir Garden, exploring the rich history of the wider estate, discovering the hug variety of wildlife, and taking in the sweeping views over the Herefordshire countryside
A gorgeous picture-book 15th-century cottage set in woodland on the Brockhampton Estate.
A large, inviting house with its former hop kilns and barns, surrounded by countryside on the Brockhampton Estate.
Explore the banks of the River Wye, following the nostalgic tale of the Wind in the Willows.
Join a member of our garden team for a tour around the riverside and walled garden at The Weir
Join us for a jam-packed summer that's chock-full of ways to play.
Step back in time and discover the fascinating history of the Weir Garden along our summer children's trail.
Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir 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.
In spring, see carpets of bulbs littered between ancient trees, in summer enjoy a picnic by the river to watch the wildlife and in autumn visit the walled garden bursting with seasonal produce.
The Weir Garden has a rich and varied history, from Roman settlement to family garden. Discover the stories of times past and learn about the garden’s history.
Discover how we manage the garden to provide a sustainable habitat for the wildlife and birds that call this place home.
Neglected for 50 years, the walled garden was brought back to life. Find out about its restoration project.
Help maintain the natural beauty of The Weir Garden on the banks of the River Wye by joining the volunteer team.
Enjoy access to more than 500 places with National Trust membership. Join today and help protect nature, beauty and history – for everyone, for ever.