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Family fun at The Weir Garden

Father playing with toddler son among colourful autumn leaves in a wooded area with fallen leaves on the ground.
Family fun at The Weir Garden | © Chris Lacey

Make nature your playground at The Weir Garden with winding pathways to explore and nature to spot alongside the scenic River Wye.

Seasonal trails

During school holidays from February half-term to the end of October, families will be able to take part in fun spotting trails as they explore the garden. Keep an eye on our events page too, for workshops running alongside family trails.

Natural play area

The natural play area at The Weir Garden has space to run, climb and explore. Make sure you stop off at the tree house which overlooks the Wye and try your balance on the low ropes.

Go nature spotting

There’s lots of nature to spot at The Weir Garden from butterflies and birds to several varieties of fish in the river. If you’re lucky you may catch a glimpse of a passing otter.

A girl hangs onto a rope as she balances on a lower rope hung tightly across trees.
What will you discover at The Weir Garden? | © Paul Harris

Helpful details

There are no catering facilities or shop at The Weir but ample spots to sit and eat a picnic. The WCs are located at the top of the riverside garden and include baby changing facilities.

The riverside garden and walled garden are ten acres altogether, so make for a lovely family stroll. The garden is built onto the banks of the Wye so is not suitable for pushchairs due to tree roots and steps, but little legs will be fine wandering around with a little extra help.

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.

Two visitors to the garden gaze up at a large ancient tree.

The history of The Weir Garden 

The Weir Garden has a rich and varied history, from Roman settlement to family garden. Discover the stories of times past and learn about the garden’s history.

A family walking around a meandering path which is edged with autumnal looking hedgerows

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Child in the garden at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire in autumn

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A family in the garden on a day out at Hanbury Hall and Gardens, Worcestershire

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Picture shows children in wellies climbing a tree.