Unlike your standard walled garden, this one has just three sides. There are two reasons for this; one the shape of the garden makes the most of the sunshine, there is no fourth wall to block out the rays whilst the sun moves across the sky, the second being the hard working gardeners would have been able to enjoy the spectacular views of the River Wye and this of course still applies to the lucky team at The Weir today.
The garden itself was designed by Humphry Repton, a reputable landscape designer during the era, whilst the estate was under the ownership of William Parry. The household at the time was said to be ‘firm but fair’, garden employees may have enjoyed the wonderful views of the Wye however; they would not be permitted to cross the riverside garden, shortcutting to the manor. They would be expected to walk the long way around to the back of the house, the exception being unless they were in their Sunday best.