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.

Our Easter trail at The Weir Garden starts tomorrow, Saturday 28 March 🐣 Hop into Easter with fun activities for the who...
27/03/2026

Our Easter trail at The Weir Garden starts tomorrow, Saturday 28 March 🐣

Hop into Easter with fun activities for the whole family, including dressing up, egg and spoon races, a delightful egg shop and wheelbarrow racing.

Collect your trail sheet from the welcome kiosk for £3.50 per child. Includes bunny ears 🐰 and a dairy or vegan and Free From chocolate egg.

Trail runs from Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April, 10.30 to 4.30pm.

Free entry for National Lottery players during National Lottery Open Week at The Weir Garden - Saturday 7 – Sunday 14 Ma...
04/03/2026

Free entry for National Lottery players during National Lottery Open Week at The Weir Garden - Saturday 7 – Sunday 14 March 2026, 10.30am until 4pm.

As a big thank you to National Lottery players for supporting vital conservation work, we’re opening our doors for free entry during National Lottery Open Week.

Show your National Lottery ticket or scratch card (physical or digital) to the Visitor Welcome team and enjoy a day out immersing yourself in nature at The Weir Garden.

What you need to know:

Free entry for one adult and up to four children with a valid lottery ticket
One-time use per ticket
Eligibility: Adults 18+; children aged 5–17 (under 5s go free)
Valid tickets only: Photocopies can’t be accepted
Offer covers general admission only (paid for events excluded)

Whether you're here for nature, history, or a tranquil day outdoors, we can’t wait to welcome you.

This same offer is also available at our other National Trust places in Herefordshire:
NT Berrington Hall NT Brockhampton NT Croft Castle & Parkland




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Half term starts tomorrow and there's lots for you to do at The Weir Garden. Get creative on our Colour Quest trail, pop...
13/02/2026

Half term starts tomorrow and there's lots for you to do at The Weir Garden.

Get creative on our Colour Quest trail, pop on your wellies for a walk round the parkland, see what's growing in the riverside garden and run wild in the natural play area.

Photo: National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

NT The Weir Garden  is now open daily for you to explore. Bring your four-legged friend for a wintery stroll through the...
31/01/2026

NT The Weir Garden is now open daily for you to explore.

Bring your four-legged friend for a wintery stroll through the parkland, see what's starting to grow in the walled garden and spot the swathes of snowdrops covering the banks of the riverside garden. Open 10.30am to 4.30pm.

Picture: National Trust Images/Andrew Butler

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Swainshill
Hereford
HR47QF

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