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The Weir Garden

Worcestershire & Herefordshire

Escape to this spectacular riverside garden and be absorbed by natural beauty.

The Weir Garden, Swainshill, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 7QF

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The restored wooden bridge in the autumn garden surrounded by red, yellow and purple leaves

Planning your visit

Family fun at The Weir Garden 

Come out and play at The Weir Garden, take a stroll next to the river, do some wildlife spotting, let of some steam in the natural play area, and play a game of hide and seek.

Father playing with toddler son among colourful autumn leaves in a wooded area with fallen leaves on the ground.

Events at The Weir Garden 

Join us in the garden as we play, learn and explore with different nature-themed events.

Fake skeleton in the woods

Things to see and do at The Weir Garden 

Explore the garden on the banks of the River Wye and discover the unusual walled garden, restored glasshouse, rockery and rustic hut.

ather holding a baby laughs while walking beside a small child holding a map. In the background, frost and winter trees cover the Weir Garden.

Visiting The Weir Garden with your dog 

Find out where you can explore with your dog at The Weir Garden before you visit.

A close up image of a happy looking dog being walked in an autumnal garden

Accessibility at The Weir Garden 

The Weir Garden is situated on a steep bank which drops down to the River Wye. It is a ten acre informal riverside garden with a short walk to a walled garden. It has limited access although we will do our utmost to accommodate all visitors.

A section of the River Wye with numerous trees displaying early signs of autumn, featuring leaves changing their colours.

Find out about the priority habitat restoration project 

Thanks to support from National Highways, in spring 2025 we completed planting to restore over 65 hectares of land to priority habitat. Find out more about this important project.

A view of newly planted trees at The Weir. Each tree has a handmade wooden tree guard. The sun is setting casting a warm glow across the fields.

The Weir Garden Leaflet and Maps 

Take a look at the walks and access maps of The Weir Garden to help plan your visit

Two visitors walking through the grounds of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal with the abbey ruins in the background

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