Dorothy Clive Garden

Dorothy Clive Garden 🌿 A Garden Built On Love 🌿 This charity still manages, what is now a much larger and considerably enhanced 12 acre garden.
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The garden’s initial creation lay in Colonel Harry Clive’s wartime decision of 1940, to provide his ailing wife - Dorothy - with a ‘series of interesting walks’ as she battled with Parkinson’s disease. Unfortunately Dorothy died in 1942 but Colonel Clive continued work apace throughout the 1940s and 1950s, especially in The Quarry Garden which covers approximately 2 acres. In 1958 management of th

e then ‘fledgling’ garden was entrusted, by Colonel Clive, to a newly established, small-scale, independent charity – The Willoughbridge Garden Trust. Currently, the ‘Trust’ directly employs a small specialist team of staff to manage the site’s affairs. These core staff members are ably supported by a dedicated group of volunteers who primarily help with gardening, administration and the running of events. It should be noted that the aims of The Willoughbridge Garden Trust are twofold and as follows:

1. To maintain, enhance and further develop a garden inspired by the memory of the late Dorothy Clive to be used for the enjoyment and benefit of the public.

2. To promote and support horticultural education for the continuing benefit of both students and the general public. These twin charitable aims underpin all our ongoing work. They provide a creative, vibrant, motivating and genuinely worthwhile structure for the charity. Both our staff and volunteers are all committed to providing our garden visitors with a stimulating and fulfilling garden trip. Why not come along to support and enjoy this inspiring garden with us?

Celebrate, Gather & Remember at Dorothy Clive Garden🌿Looking for a beautiful and peaceful setting for your next gatherin...
02/09/2026

Celebrate, Gather & Remember at Dorothy Clive Garden🌿

Looking for a beautiful and peaceful setting for your next gathering?

Our Pavilion at Dorothy Clive Garden is available to hire for a range of occasions, including birthdays, anniversaries, family gatherings, celebrations and wakes.

Set within the tranquil surroundings of the Garden, the Pavilion offers a welcoming space to bring friends and family together, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or coming together to remember and honour a loved one.

If you’re considering the Pavilion for your next event and would like to find out more about availability and hire, please contact Jo Hudson at:

[email protected]

We’d be happy to help you with your arrangements.

Photo credits - Helen Cotton Photography

🍂🌿 HELLO SEPTEMBER! 🌿🍂There’s still plenty to see and enjoy at the Dorothy Clive Garden. 🌸🌳September is a lovely time to...
01/09/2026

🍂🌿 HELLO SEPTEMBER! 🌿🍂
There’s still plenty to see and enjoy at the Dorothy Clive Garden. 🌸🌳

September is a lovely time to visit, with late-summer blooms still putting on a show while the first signs of autumn begin to appear. 🍃✨

Why not make a visit this September? 💚

🌿 Wander through the gardens
☕ Enjoy something delicious in our Tearoom
🪴 Browse the Gift Shop
🌸 Take in the changing seasons

We’ll see you in the garden! 🌼💚

Every Friday - Stories of the Season-Weekly Walk & Talk at Dorothy Clive GardensStep into the garden and discover how it...
31/08/2026

Every Friday - Stories of the Season-
Weekly Walk & Talk at Dorothy Clive Gardens
Step into the garden and discover how it changes through the year.
Join us for Stories of the Season, a relaxed 45-minute guided walk exploring seasonal highlights, plants, and the stories nature tells as the garden evolves.
🕚 Every Friday at 11am
⏱️ Duration: 45 minutes
📍 Location: Dorothy Clive Gardens
📍 Meet-up point: The Bryan Mayer Pavilion
🌿 Free for members
🌿 Non-members: garden admission applies
🌸 No rush. No pressure. Just seasonal stories, shared weekly.
Click Here To Book
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on?q=stories%20of%20the%20season

Make Your Own Lampshade!September 12TH ! Get creative with Textiles Designer Natalie Laura Ellen at Dorothy Clive Garden...
30/08/2026

Make Your Own Lampshade!

September 12TH !

Get creative with Textiles Designer Natalie Laura Ellen at Dorothy Clive Garden!
Join Natalie for a relaxed 2-hour lampshade-making workshop and create your very own 30cm drum lampshade to take home.
Choose your fitting and select from a range of nature-inspired fabrics designed by Natalie. You’ll learn all the tips and tricks you need, with plenty of one-to-one guidance in a small group of just 8 people.
Your ticket includes:
• All materials and tools
• Your own handmade lampshade to take home
• Your choice of fabric
• Expert guidance from Natalie
• Refreshments
Two sessions available:
10:30am–12:30pm
1:30pm–3:30pm
Special offer: Bring a friend and get 2 tickets for £100 – saving £5 per ticket!
Gift vouchers are also available.
Please note: Garden entry is additional and payable on the gate.
Book your place:
10:30am–12:30pm- https://www.natalielauraellen.com/.../beginners-lampshade...
1:30pm–3:30pm - https://www.natalielauraellen.com/.../beginners-lampshade...
Questions? Contact Natalie at [email protected]🩷

🌿🌸 STARTS TOMORROW! 🌸🌿PLANT HUNTERS’ FAIR – SPECIAL ONE-OFF FUNDRAISING EVENTThe wait is nearly over! Our Plant Hunters’...
29/08/2026

🌿🌸 STARTS TOMORROW! 🌸🌿
PLANT HUNTERS’ FAIR – SPECIAL ONE-OFF FUNDRAISING EVENT

The wait is nearly over! Our Plant Hunters’ Fair starts tomorrow, Sunday 30 August, and continues on Monday 31 August! 🌱🪴

Come along and browse a fantastic selection of specialist and award-winning nurseries, with thousands of plants to choose from. 🌺

🏆 RHS medal winners & National Collection holders
🌿 Specialist nurseries & knowledgeable growers
🌸 Unusual and beautiful plants for your garden
☕ Homemade food and refreshments in our Tearoom

💚 This is a special one-off fundraising event, with your support helping the Dorothy Clive Garden continue to maintain and develop the gardens throughout the year.

🎟️ Special entry prices:
Adults – £5
Children (5–17) – £2
Under 5s – FREE
Members – FREE

📅 Sunday 30 & Monday 31 August
🌿 See you tomorrow! 🌿

🎟️ Book your tickets:
https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on?q=dorothy+clive+plant

Plant of the Week – Stipa gigantea 🌾Standing tall and graceful on the Arid Bed and Scree, Stipa gigantea is a striking o...
28/08/2026

Plant of the Week – Stipa gigantea 🌾
Standing tall and graceful on the Arid Bed and Scree, Stipa gigantea is a striking ornamental grass with airy golden flower heads that catch the light beautifully. Its architectural form adds movement and texture to the garden, particularly as it sways in the breeze. 🌿✨

Nature at its finest. 🦋🐝💜A beautiful Red Admiral butterfly and a busy bumblebee sharing the same flower ,a lovely remind...
27/08/2026

Nature at its finest. 🦋🐝💜

A beautiful Red Admiral butterfly and a busy bumblebee sharing the same flower ,a lovely reminder of just how important pollinators are and how much beauty can be found when we take a moment to look.

Sometimes the smallest moments make the biggest impression. 🌸✨

🌿🌸 PLANT HUNTERS’ FAIR – SPECIAL ONE-OFF FUNDRAISING EVENT 🌸🌿📅 Sunday 30 & Monday 31 AugustJoin us for our special Plant...
26/08/2026

🌿🌸 PLANT HUNTERS’ FAIR – SPECIAL ONE-OFF FUNDRAISING EVENT 🌸🌿

📅 Sunday 30 & Monday 31 August

Join us for our special Plant Hunters’ Fair, featuring a fantastic selection of specialist and award-winning nurseries! 🌱

🌺 Discover thousands of plants
🌿 Meet specialist growers and knowledgeable plantspeople
🏆 Browse plants from RHS medal winners and National Collection holders
🪴 Find something unique to take home for your garden

🎟️ Special entry prices:
Adults – £5
Children (5–17) – £2
Under 5s – FREE
Members – FREE

☕ Our Tearoom will also be open throughout the event, serving food and refreshments.

To book tickets please go to
https://www.ticketsource.com/whats-on?q=dorothy+clive+plant

Catering for Special Events 🍽️🌿Planning a special event at the Dorothy Clive Garden? We can help with the catering! 🥂🍰Fr...
25/08/2026

Catering for Special Events 🍽️🌿

Planning a special event at the Dorothy Clive Garden? We can help with the catering! 🥂🍰

From celebrations and family gatherings to wakes, parties and special occasions, our catering options can help make your event feel extra special.

Enjoy delicious food and refreshments in the beautiful surroundings of the Garden, with options to suit your event and your guests. 🌸🌳

If you’re planning an event and would like to find out more about our catering options, please get in touch with the team. 💚

Email- [email protected] to find out more!

👜 Looking for the perfect bag?Our Gift Room is full of beautiful bags in a variety of styles, colours and sizes – whethe...
24/08/2026

👜 Looking for the perfect bag?

Our Gift Room is full of beautiful bags in a variety of styles, colours and sizes – whether you’re treating yourself or searching for a thoughtful gift. From everyday essentials to something a little more special, there’s plenty to choose from.

Why not pop in and have a browse next time you visit? You might just find your new favourite bag! ✨

Address

Willoughbridge
Market Drayton
TF94EU

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+441630647237

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