NT The Weir Garden

NT The Weir Garden Escape to this spectacular riverside garden and be absorbed by natural beauty. We welcome feedback – both positive and negative. It helps us to learn and grow.

Welcome to the official page for The Weir Garden.

*Our Facebook ‘House Rules’*
We want our page to be a place where people can share how they feel about The Weir Garden and talk about their experiences in a fun environment. These house rules aim to ensure everyone can enjoy themselves while they’re here:

We ask you to be nice and polite to one another – you almost always are! -

and respect each other’s views and comments. We ask all users to ensure your contributions are civil, polite, tasteful and suitable for all ages. We won't tolerate disruptive, offensive or abusive behaviour, unlawful or objectionable content. This includes any material which might be defamatory, offensive, infringing, obscene, lewd, pornographic, violent, abusive, insulting, threatening, harassing, discriminatory, blasphemous, indecent or otherwise unlawful or objectionable. It also includes any material which is aggressive, argumentative or likely to be construed as bullying. No spamming or repetition, please, nor off-topic material in subject-specific threads or areas.

*Moderation policy*

In general, we don’t moderate posts – except on the rare occasion that someone has used offensive language or made libellous allegations about named individuals on our page. We have a duty to protect our staff and volunteers, so while deleting comments is totally out of character for us, our legal position is that any post containing a libellous accusations, should be removed. If an individual continues to post offensive, threatening or libellous content then we’ll be forced to block that person from the page. We won’t tolerate postings, content, or links that are racist, sexist or homophobic. We also don’t permit linking to or posting any content which endorses illegal activity, or any activities against the values of the National Trust. If you’re concerned that a posting or user content has broken any of our house rules or you’re worried about any comment or content then please send us an email to [email protected] and let us know.

We’ve been reviewing how we connect with our followers on Facebook and we’ve decided that the best approach is to have j...
07/05/2026

We’ve been reviewing how we connect with our followers on Facebook and we’ve decided that the best approach is to have just one account that covers all the properties in Herefordshire. You’ll still get regular updates and news about The Weir Garden but there will also be news from Berrington Hall, Croft Castle and Brockhampton.

To do this we’re going to close this account and ask you to follow the National Trust Herefordshire account here instead. It’s run by the same people who cover The Weir Garden. This account will be closing on 31 May.

Thank you for following and supporting us here - we would love to see you on the National Trust Herefordshire account. Your generous support of the National Trust places in Herefordshire enables us to continue caring for nature, beauty and history at each of these unique and special places. Thank you.

Free archaeology talk on Saturday 30 May at Stretton Sugwas Village Hall. Email rory.cooper@nationaltrust.org.uk to secu...
07/05/2026

Free archaeology talk on Saturday 30 May at Stretton Sugwas Village Hall. Email [email protected] to secure your place.

Following last year’s successful archaeological excavation at NT The Weir Garden in Herefordshire, Midlands and East of England Archaeologist Viviana will deliver a public talk to share the results of the excavation, including results from specialist assessments, to volunteers, local residents and local groups in Stretton Sugwas on Saturday 30 May.

The excavation, carried out during the Festival of Archaeology in 2025, aimed to characterise the nature of a Romano-British double-ditched enclosure, first identified by aerial photography in the 1970s and later confirmed by geophysical survey at Old Weir Farm.

The project was driven by the desire to research and preserve by record a site threatened by river erosion and climate change. Equally it was designed to offer a safe and accessible place for volunteers and local groups to participate in archaeological research, contributing to the archaeological and cultural story of their community.

Viviana says “This is a special project and one that took time to plan properly because we wanted to make sure the event was specifically programmed and delivered to and for local residents, local groups and our funders who interact with this wonderful landscape daily. The historic and cultural landscapes that surround us are often challenging to read because there are no obvious clues on the ground, or because they are not accessible.

These types of events are extremely important as they give us an opportunity to tell, or remind of, forgotten, lost or untold stories of past societies and landscapes; to connect sites through research but also to connect people and places with the conservation and nature restoration work we are delivering”.

Please email [email protected] if you would like to attend.

National Trust in the Midlands

Get creative this half term with our Paint a Plant Pot craft activity for children.In the beautiful setting of the Walle...
03/05/2026

Get creative this half term with our Paint a Plant Pot craft activity for children.
In the beautiful setting of the Walled Garden Glasshouse, children can decorate their very own plant pot using paints and nature inspired designs. We’ll provide all the materials, so there’s no need to bring anything along, just creativity and enthusiasm.

£3 per child. Booking via our website advisable. Normal site admission still applies.

16/04/2026
Visit The Weir Garden this Easter and enjoy the beauty of spring as the flowers come into bloom. Families can follow our...
03/04/2026

Visit The Weir Garden this Easter and enjoy the beauty of spring as the flowers come into bloom. Families can follow our Easter trail while exploring the garden and it’s a perfect spot to relax with a picnic and enjoy lovely river views.
For those who want to linger a little longer, visit the walled garden and a take peaceful parkland walk.

Our Easter trail runs until Sunday 12 April. Trails cost £3.50 and includes prizes. There’s no café on site, so we recommend bringing a picnic. Our carpark is busiest between 11am - 1pm.

We’re at CountryTastic at Malvern Three Counties Showground today, Thursday 2 April. If you’re visiting, come and say he...
02/04/2026

We’re at CountryTastic at Malvern Three Counties Showground today, Thursday 2 April. If you’re visiting, come and say hello to National Trust Herefordshire 👋

We’re sharing stories from Berrington Hall, Croft Castle, Brockhampton and The Weir Garden, as well as the seven countryside places we look after, including Midsummer Hill on the Malvern Hills.

You’ll find us alongside our friends at RSPB, chatting all things nature, beauty and history, and sharing ideas for brilliant days out right here in Herefordshire – with every visit helping to support nature and history. 💚

Three Counties

01/04/2026

NEW AT THE WEIR GARDEN - After years of careful listening, The Weir Garden's plants and trees are now whispering advice to passing visitors.

Early feedback is they're whispering:

“Slow down.”
“Stay awhile.”
“Have you noticed the light today?”

Lean in closely…

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Swainshill
Hereford
HR47QF

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