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Walk with a Gardener - Weeds, friend or foe?

Are garden weeds beneficial or a nuisance? Is there more to them than we think? Find out more on this informative walk.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Are common weeds a friend or foe to our gardens?

Join this gentle circular walk through the John Arnold and Union Jack Gardens looking at the different weeds and learning about their positives and negatives.

Our gardener will share their top tips on what to encourage or remove in your own garden at home.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all the family

Meeting point

Meet at the visitor information shed opposite the play area.

What to bring and wear

Shoes suitable for a gentle stroll.

Accessibility

The route follows hard standing paths from the play area up to the Union Jack Gardens and back. For more information please visit the Accessibility page of our website. To pre-book a mobility scooter please call us, or email wentworthcastlegardens@nationaltrust.org.uk

Other

Dogs welcome on a short fixed length lead.

Contact info

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