Last updated on 29 October 10

Shipley Gardens

1.7/5 (3 ratings)

Photograph © Shipley Gardens
Photograph © Shipley Gardens

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Shipley Gardens surround a 17th Century Wye Valley homestead standing upon the site of previous dwellings that since Roman times have administered the adjacent ford and former ferry .The garden was made by Bob Macadie after 1970 with plantings of shrubs, herbaceous perennials and wildflower mixes. Garden Rooms are moulded into the base of the escarpment next to the flood plain of the valley floor. The owner-designer sees his garden as an example of "Robinsonian Twentyfirst Century". William Robinson wrote a book on The Wild Garden which continues to influence an ecological approach to garden design.

Address - Holme Lacy, Herefordshire, England, HR2 6LS
Opening times - End March to October. Daily. Open 10am to 6pm.
Admission - £3.00
Website - Visit the Shipley Gardens website

Local Hotels

Hotels within 30km as the crow flies from this garden.

The Wyndham Arms Hotel (27km away)
From £55.00 to £180.00

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Recent Reviews

over 1 year ago Anonymous said
Went to the tea rooms for refreshment. Don't think hygiene is at the top of this charming lady's agenda. The swimming pool in the tea room was nothing short of disgusting. Peacocks probably not the only wildlife that had been near the cakes.

(1.0/5)
over 1 year ago Anonymous said
Rustic & enchanting. A haven for wildlife lovely, possibly past its best.
But very tranquil with some great views if you take time to explore grounds. Ideal wildlife photography.

(3.0/5)
over 2 years ago kevin french said
what a load of rubbish, £3 each was a rip off.seems like the gardens were once nice but have been left to go to ruin over the last few years.would't recommend anyone to go there for a visit.

(1.0/5)

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