Our group aims to look at different styles and types of gardens in our immediate area and further afield. Garden visits offer a delightful experience for nature lovers and gardening enthusiasts. The UK boasts a rich variety of public gardens, from the historical grandeur of Powis Castle & Garden to the creative displays at Wollerton Old Hall Garden.
Car sharing is our usual method of transport. It has been agreed that drivers will be reimbursed at £5 pp for local journeys up to 25 miles, and £10 pp for longer day visits. We have a small number of regular drivers and it is up to each member to arrange their own lifts.
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Coordinator: |
Marjorie Robinson
Tel: 07506 102239
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| Coordinator: |
Phil Pointon
Tel: 07714 571295
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| Group email: | GARDEN VISITS group |
| When: | Monthly on Tuesday all day Monthly 2nd Tuesday |
Forthcoming events
16th July 2026
Wollerton Old Hall an acclaimed three-acre plantsman's garden renowned for its stunning Arts and Crafts style "garden rooms" and exceptional plant collections. Developed around a 16th-century hall (not open to the public), the garden is particularly famous for its roses, salvias, clematis, and vibrant perennial borders, offering a spectacular display of colour and form throughout the seasons. Visitors can wander through individual garden areas, each with a unique character and clever planting combinations, providing inspiration for members.
11th August 2026
10:30 am
Arley Hall and its gardens make a fine visit for our Garden Group in August. The grounds have grown over the past 250 years and show many types of planting that people have enjoyed for generations. The famous double herbaceous border is said to be the first of its kind in England, and it still brings strong colour and shape. The formal areas include a kitchen garden, a rose garden and a grand line of holm oaks cut into neat round forms. There is also an arboretum and a quiet woodland walk for those who like to take their time and look about.
8th September 2026
10:30 am
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our planned garden visit for this month has had to be cancelled. We know this is a shame, but we are now looking for another garden […]
Cost: TBA
13th October 2026
10:30 am
Its 170 acres hold mature woodland, specimen trees and shrubs, with over 3000 species, including fine collections of Acers, North American Oaks and Alders. There are also two chains of pools and lakes within a working farm. The plantings and water cover 54 acres, and visitors can enjoy more than 5 miles of steady woodland walks. There are 15 pools with a constant supply of fresh water, and bridges lead out to small islands, such as Giants Island,
10th November 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Garden Group will be holding a planning meeting to discuss ideas and arrangements for our 2027 garden visits. This is a chance for members to share suggestions for new […]
Cost: Free
8th December 2026
12:00 pm
The Garden Group will hold its Christmas Lunch in December, with the venue to be decided nearer the time. This is always a friendly and relaxed occasion, giving members a […]
Cost: TBA
Booking Required