WestMalvernOpenGardens
Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July 2-6 pm
This year we have 13 delightful gardens for you to enjoy. Some are within easy walking distance of each other while a few are more easily accessed by car. All the gardens are very different and offer unusual and beautiful views of the Malvern Hills.
We are very grateful to the owners of these gardens for allowing us to appreciate the result of their hard work and expertise.
Please be careful to respect the gardens that you visit and be aware that some are very steep and may have unstable paths and uneven surfaces. The gardens are not suitable for dogs.
We regret that neither the organisers nor the owners of the gardens can accept any liability for any accidents that occur.
All proceeds will go to Malvern Special Families, supporting families who have children with disabilities and special needs.
Entry £5 per adult. Programme valid for both days.
Accompanied children free
1 62 Lower Road WR14 4BX
The garden started as little but grass in 2003. The front is quite formal, the rear seeks to frame the views to Shropshire while overcoming north-facing slopes and relentless clay.
2 Chircombe,Croft Farm Drive WR14 4DT A well established, productive, commoner garden, not seeking perfection but with fine views. Have a go at our lucky dip plant stall!
3 24 Croft Bank West Malvern, WR14 4DU
Our garden is a developing project which maximises the wonderful views and incorporates both formal and informal planting schemes. Landscaping began in 2010 and planting up started a year later.
TEA GARDEN and HOME PRODUCED PLANT STALL
4 26 Croft Bank, WR14 4DU
The garden was sorted - minimum work giving maximum pleasure. Then we woke 6 weeks ago to find we had 20 bullocks as early morning visitors...... !
5 Parkfield, Croft Bank, WR14 4DX
10 years ago the field around our house was sympatheticallyredesigned to create a garden to fit in with the surroundings and giveease of maintenance.
From its junction with West Malvern Rd (B4232) travel down Croft Bank for 0.5 miles. Parkfield is on the left.
6 Elim International Centre, De Waldon Rd, WR14 4DF Formerly an idyllic 19 century garden, these extensive grounds now contain many superb mature trees and other interesting features. Sunday opening only
7 Westwood House, Park Road WR14 4DS
An old Victorian terraced garden with many newer features to improve the accessibility of paths and small patios from where to enjoy long views into Herefordshire.
Saturday opening only
8 Hillside Cottage, off West of England Quarry Car Park,WR14 4DG An unusual plot, extremely steep being so close to the Worcester
Beacon.Garden still being landscaped by owner who has imported tons of compost, manure and bark to sustain present planting.
On leaving West Malvern (on B4232,) turn left onto drive into West of England Quarry car park. After 800 yards there is a ticket machine on the left. Immediately to the right of this take a small ascending grass footpath through the meadow. Turn left onto the drive to Hillside Cottage.
SPECIALIST PLANT STALL
9 Newsholme, Brockhill Road, WR14 4DL.
Edwardian hillside garden, gradually being restored and redeveloped. Many old rose varieties; maturing ribbon pond; new woodland paths; refreshments and local art exhibits.
To reach gardens 10,11 and 12: from its junction with West Malvern Rd (B4232) travel down Harcourt Rd for 0.4 miles. Off road parking available.
TEA GARDEN
10 Park Farm House, Harcourt Rd, WR14 4DW
Enjoy your tea and soak in the glorious view, then try to spot the moles and voles filling our back lawn with humps and holes!
11 Harcourt Barn, Harcourt Rd, WR14 4DW
A wildlife friendly, plantaholic’s garden with mixed herbaceous borders, shrubs, pond, scree bed and lots of fruit and veg in a stunning setting.
12 Mathon Lodge, HarcourtRd, WR14 4DW Large garden re-developed in recent years with white garden, woodland walk and colourful herbaceous borders leading the eye to fabulous views beyond.
13 Weobley Cross Cottage, South End Lane, Mathon, WR13 5PB
Four main areas linked by paths. The veg patch and chicken run, the urban garden, the patio and the cottage garden with pond, all set against an idyllic rural backdrop.
From its junction with West Malvern Rd (B4232) travel down Harcourt Road for 1.6 miles. Follow signs for Mathon and Cradley. Weobley Cross Cottage is on the left.
Sunday opening only