The Weir Garden

A garden with a history on the river banks in an unspoilt corner of the Wye Valley. Wander across the grassy orchard and discover the three-sided walled garden. On a sunny day this area is simply glorious as it traps the suns rays. Make sure you pay a visit to the impressive glasshouse too, there's plenty to see in there.

Pick up a good read at The Weir when you visit, every book we sell helps us care for the garden. Every penny we make goes straight back into caring for The Weir and this year all proceeds will be going to restoring the Foster & Pearson glasshouse.

The cold days and frosty mornings give The Weir Garden a magical touch

Find out everything you need to know before your visit to The Weir Garden from access to the garden to topping up with a hot drink. We want your visit to be the best possible so have a read through and if there's anything we can do to make your trip even more enjoyable then please don't hesitate to get in touch.

The impressive glasshouse in the walled garden is utilised year-round at The Weir from over-wintering dahlias to plump and juicy tomatoes in summer. After many years of being in use, the glasshouse is now in desperate need of repair, a responsibility taken on by the National Trust to help give this wonderful piece of history a secure future.

Discover The Weir's very own secret garden just a short walk from the main riverside garden. With just three walls the garden captures the afternoon sun and really takes advantage of the beautiful view of the Wye.

Discover the wildlife that resides and feeds at The Weir Garden over the winter months. Although it's chilly there's still lots of interesting birds and mammals to spot when you visit.

Whatever the weather you can't beat adventures in the great outdoors. Pick up a '50 things' guide when you visit and reconnect the whole family with nature this summer.

You're more than welcome to bring a picnic with you when you visit The Weir Garden. We also have a modest tea tent which is a self-serve undercover area with local cakes, hot drinks and cold drinks for sale with an honesty box provided.

Seasonal produce lays at the heart of the walled garden at The Weir. For many decades the garden would have been used to supply the house with delicious food and flowers. Today it is utilised in a similar way only the home-grown produce is available for visitors to purchase. Why not help our cause by cooking something delicious?

The hard work and dedication of the staff and volunteers at The Weir has seen the garden restored to its former glory. Discover how this small team sympathetically restored the walled garden, after many decades of neglect, opening the door to invite the public in to visit this special space.

From mini-beasts to mammals caring for nature is a priority at The Weir Garden. Discover how we garden responsibly making a safe haven for wildlife to thrive.

The Weir has many perfect spots for sitting and quietly watching passing birds. Over seventy different species of bird have been spotted here by volunteers conducting surveys. The River Wye encourages many types of waterfowl and the natural design of the riverside garden with the carefully planted walled garden creates the perfect environment for feeding and nesting.

Swap your television sets for a real-life nature show at The Weir Garden. Who knows what you'll spot? With over seventy birds recorded by volunteers at The Weir, you're likely to spot something interesting whilst here.

Find out who has lived at The Weir Garden and discover Time Team's fascinating discovery within the garden.

If you're visiting The Weir Garden soon then make sure you pay a visit to the Foster & Pearson glasshouse in the walled garden. All sorts of interesting things are grown in here including succulents, grapes and fly-traps. Produce is also sold from here throughout the year, making a little extra income for the garden.