Blossom in Walled Garden, Attingham Park, Shropshire | © National Trust/Jayne Gough

Gardens and parks in Shropshire and Staffordshire

With masterpieces of Victorian garden design, historic orchards, walled gardens and beautiful parkland, Shropshire and Staffordshire have perfect leafy places to explore with your family.

The garden at Attingham Park

Enjoy a walk around Attingham’s restored Walled Garden and discover the seasonal top things to spot in the kitchen garden, orchard and pleasure grounds.

Family in the garden in spring at Attingham Park

The garden at Shugborough

Explore the walled garden, formal gardens and arboretum at Shugborough in Staffordshire.

The boathouse at Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire

Biddulph Grange Garden

Explore a garden like no other. See exotic plants, Grade II listed sculptures and seasonal blooms.

The garden at Wightwick

The garden at Wightwick is the perfect place for a walk after enjoying the delights of the house. Designed by Thomas Mawson, today it has something to see no matter what the season.

In the foreground, tall daffodils spring up between the blades of grass. In the background, the tops of the chimneys of Wightwick Manor can see seen.

The garden at Moseley Old Hall

Explore Moseley’s walled gardens to discover 17th-century plants, a heritage orchard and intricate knot garden. Climb the tree hide and build a den in the King’s Walk Woods beyond.

Garden in early spring at Moseley Old Hall

Sunnycroft garden

Explore the garden at Sunnycroft, part of this fascinating 'estate in miniature' nestled in the suburban surroundings of the market town of Wellington.

Avenue of Wellington trees lining a dirt path, with other trees and hedges among them at Sunnycroft, Shropshire

The garden at Dudmaston

Get away from it all and enjoy a little peace and tranquility in the garden complete with views as far as the eye can see and a love of art that seeps through.

spring garden view with a curving metal sculpture in the foreground and a lake in the background

The appearance of blossom is a sure sign that spring has arrived. There are many different varieties to spot wherever you are. Discover places near you where you can see spring blossom and share your pictures on social media using the hashtag #BlossomWatch to spread the joy of spring.

Benthall Hall, Shropshire

In mid-late March, the Yoshino cherry tree in front of the Hall bursts into blossom with clusters of pretty white flowers, some flushed with blush pink, they have a light almond scent and are favoured by bees. Planted in the late 1960s by Sir Paul Benthall, it has matured into a wonderful sight.

Prink Yoshino Cherry blossom tree in front of the hall

Attingham Park, Shrewsbury

Blossom at Attingham brightens the gardens from late February, beginning with apricot and blackthorn. In the Walled Garden and Orchard, over 300 fruit trees, apples, pears, cherries, plums, quince and more, flower in succession, creating a beautiful, ever changing display throughout spring.

Dudmaston Hall, Shropshire

The apple blossom in the orchard at Dudmaston comes into full flower in late spring. Sit beneath the canopy of frothy, pink petals and enjoy this beautiful springtime spectacle over a cuppa. Listen out for buzzing bees. The blossom is a great source of nectar for pollinating insects.

A cherry tree with blossom climbing a red brick wall in the orchard at Dudmaston Hall

Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses

The blossom is often brief but not to be missed at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses. The apple trees in the orchard produce pale pink white flowers. Find a picnic bench beneath the trees to take in this seasonal display.

Blossom

Spring has arrived and nature is throwing a party with pink and white confetti. Join in with the celebration of blossom – discover a range of activities happening across cities, places in our care and crafts from home.