Wollerton Old Hall Garden

Wollerton Old Hall Garden Wollerton Old Hall Garden is an example of horticultural excellence set in the heart of the Shropshire countryside.

The garden has been designed and developed by Lesley and John Jenkins since 1984. It is set around a 16th Century Hall and has developed into an important modern garden in the English Garden tradition with echoes of Arts and Crafts. It covers 4 acres, is intensely cultivated and depending upon plant interest, visits can take between 2 and 4 hours. The garden is now open until the end of September on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays; Thursdays and Fridays only in September, from 11am to 5pm.

Such a wide range of clematis flower shapes.These 3 are so different to the big stars of the early season Group 2s .They...
17/06/2026

Such a wide range of clematis flower shapes.These 3 are so different to the big stars of the early season Group 2s .They are not so well known and all three are within 15 feet of the tearoom entrance.They are Rosalyn,Hagelby Pink and finally Maria Cornelia.

We have been driven inside today but we have a piece of our garden with us whether it be roses or philadelphus. Better t...
11/06/2026

We have been driven inside today but we have a piece of our garden with us whether it be roses or philadelphus. Better tomorrow and balmy on Sunday,I hear.See you then.

A short update on Rosa ‘Wollerton Old Hall’.The first shot shows it in climbing mode having been planted there 5 years ...
05/06/2026

A short update on Rosa ‘Wollerton Old Hall’.The first shot shows it in climbing mode having been planted there 5 years ago after 2 years as a shrub in a pot.Lesley then decided to replan the small Courtyard Garden and bought 80 bare root roses . 50 of these were planted in twin beds with the intention of growing them as shrubs.The second photo shows them today in what is their 3rd season so we seem to be ok with the pruning.

Some stunning photo opportunities this morning, just full of colour🤩(1) Sundial Garden(2) Bulb Alley(3) Hot garden looki...
04/06/2026

Some stunning photo opportunities this morning, just full of colour🤩
(1) Sundial Garden
(2) Bulb Alley
(3) Hot garden looking into the Sundial garden.
(4) Lower Rill

We're now open Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays & Bank Holidays in June, July & August!!
03/06/2026

We're now open Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays & Bank Holidays in June, July & August!!

All the Roses are out in flower in the courtyard we have Rose. 'Wollerton Old Hall' on the left and right being gardener...
01/06/2026

All the Roses are out in flower in the courtyard we have Rose. 'Wollerton Old Hall' on the left and right being gardener as a shrub Rose even though it's a vigorous climber. On the left we have 'Gloire de Dijon' which we did a renovation prune a couple of years ago which turned out to be successful and on the left is 'Zepherine Drouhin' 🌹

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Two photos to show how well Desdemona is doing at the start of her third season .She was bare root planted in March 24.G...
31/05/2026

Two photos to show how well Desdemona is doing at the start of her third season .She was bare root planted in March 24.Geranium sanguineum ‘Album’ was added at the same time.

Rose time! In the first we have The Generous Gardenernext to Wollerton Old Hall(and then in closeup) all fronted by Lava...
30/05/2026

Rose time! In the first we have The Generous Gardenernext to Wollerton Old Hall(and then in closeup) all fronted by Lavandula ‘Hidcote’.All these plants given maximum care
The third shows Nature’s effort On the left is a philadelphus seedling, 9 feet tall with an overpowering scent,probably coming in part from a melanocalyx 20 yards away. Across the path are flowering seedlings of an original Abutilon vitifolium “Album’. In the darkness in between is the annual battle between Astrantia major and Ornithogalum,each in their own way perfect.Nature does this so easily!

We are so sad to hear of the passing of John Ravenscroft VMH. Plantsman extraordinary,it was he who sold us our first pl...
28/05/2026

We are so sad to hear of the passing of John Ravenscroft VMH. Plantsman extraordinary,it was he who sold us our first plants in 1969,and continued to inspire us here at Wollerton over so many years.We were so pleased that he was able to attend the opening of the new Well Garden 2 years ago..Our condolences to his family and many friends.

So pleased to have lovely friends visit the garden today. Jules who teaches in the Cotswolds and Lottie Allen Head Garde...
24/05/2026

So pleased to have lovely friends visit the garden today. Jules who teaches in the Cotswolds and Lottie Allen Head Gardener at Hidcote we are open tomorrow Bank Holiday Monday

Address

Market Drayton
TF93NA

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+441630685760

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