Heritage Open Day
On Saturday 13 September, enjoy a picnic by the river, have an adventure in our natural play area, and visit the walled garden bursting with seasonal plants and produce.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Bordered by the River Wye, The Weir Garden sits within the unspoilt Herefordshire countryside and has many historical secrets to uncover, from Roman archaeology to the 1920s Foster and Pearson glasshouse.
As you enter the riverside garden, discover the countless plant species growing along the riverbank, as well as ancient trees, a rockery, Roman ruins and various native wildflowers. Pack a picnic to enjoy in the riverside meadow, with picturesque over the River Wye and a natural play area just a short distance away where little ones can burn off steam.
In addition to this wild garden, The Weir Garden is also home to a historic walled garden, where the garden team grow an abundance of plants and produce. Unlike a standard walled garden, this one has just three sides to make the most of the sunshine and also features a traditional Foster and Pearson glasshouse.
We've introduced a 1-mile long waymarked walk through the parkland surrounding the gardens at The Weir, where you can see newly created habitats for wildlife, terraced earth from the Iron Age, traces of a Roman road and sweeping views over the River Wye and surrounding countryside.
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Heritage Open Days is an annual event that takes place in September across England. Thousands of volunteers organise events to celebrate the country's history and culture, and it's a chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences for free.
Upcoming events
Priority habitat tour with our rangers
Join us for a tour with our rangers to learn how 65 hectares of land have been transformed to become new homes for wildlife.
Ukrainian Kupala Festival
Engage with the vibrant and enchanting traditions of the Ivana Kupala midsummer celebration.
Archaeological dig as part of the Festival of Archaeology
Watch our teams in action as they conduct archaeological dig investigations, and visit the finds tent to discover The Weir Garden’s fascinating Roman history.
Summer of Play at The Weir Garden
Join us for a jam-packed summer that's chock-full of ways to play.