Attraction in Worcester
Spetchley Park Gardens
Spetchley Park
Worcester
Worcestershire
WR5 1RS | View map
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Spetchley Gardens are amongst the finest in the country. Set in lovely
countryside 3 miles east of Worcester on the A44, extending over 30 acres
and include many rare trees, shrubs and plants of interest both to the
professional and amateur gardener.
This lovely garden is owned by Mr & Mrs John Berkeley whose other home is
Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire. The Berkeley family has owned Spetchley
since 1606, but the greatest extension to the garden took place when Mr
Berkeley's grandmother, Rose Berkeley, assisted by her sister, that great
Edwardian gardener Miss Ellen Wilmot, of Warley Place in Essex, enlarged and
enhanced the garden.
You will find most aspects of gardening in a garden full of secrets, every
corner reveals something new. There is a vast collection of plants, many
rarely found outside the major botanical gardens, "Truly a Plantsman's
Paradise".
The Park, containing fine herds of red and fallow deer has changed little
since the 17th Century making a delightful walk for the more energetic
visitor. Refreshments are available from the tea-rooms. The House is not
open to visitors. Dogs are not admitted beyond the car park. There is
limited access for wheelchairs
Details
Months Open: March - October: Open Wed - Sun & Bank Hols 11am - 6pm
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes - Please pre-book
Car Parking: Yes
Catering: Café
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