Top 10 Shropshire Gardens List A Countdown to the Best Rated Gardens in the County

Top 10 Gardens in Shropshire Open to the Public Historic and Modern Gardens

There are some lovely gardens in Shropshire including 3 listed gardens in Shrewsbury itself.

Keep reading while we count you down to the most highly rated "Shropshire Gardens" according to Trip Advisor ratings.
The 10 Best Shropshire Gardens Open to the Public are:

10 - Abbey Gardens, Shrewsbury

Small gardens at the end of the English bridge. Well kept and tranquil bordering the River Severn.

9 - Dower House Garden, Morville, Bidgnorth

About an acre and a half, with a series of historic garden "rooms", marking significant developments in the history of the English garden. Created by gardening writer Katherine Swift.

8 - Oakgate Nursery & Garden Centre Ellerdine, near Telford

Gardens open for garden centre visitors to explore.

7 - Shropshire Wildlife Trust Garden, Shrewsbury

Small formal gardens in Shrewsbury. The Wild Child Garden is open all year round. Where children can get muddy and discover the joys of outdoor wild play.

6 - Hodnet Hall Gardens, Market Drayton

Over 60 acres of brilliantly coloured flowers, magnificent forest trees, sweeping lawns and a chain of ornamental pools.

5 - Dorothy Clive Garden, Market Drayton

On the North Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire borders, the garden is both formal and informal, with a network of paths to explore and discover the garden. Glorious rhododendrons and azaleas.

4 - Bridgnorth Castle and Grounds, Bridgnorth

Created as a public garden around the castle to commemorate Queen Victoria’s jubilee it includes a bandstand.
The main feature is a square great tower, which was built during the reign of Henry II.
There are plenty of benches with some great views of the lower town.

3 - Attingham Park, Near Shrewsbury

An the park surrounds an 18th-century mansion and includes a deer park, and woodland walks. There is a walled garden and an orchard plus a children's play area.

2 - Wollerton Old Hall Garden, Wollerton

Designed and developed by Lesley and John Jenkins since 1984, designed and developed by Lesley and John Jenkins since 1984.
It is set around a 16th Century Hall House and has developed into an important modern garden in the English Garden tradition with echoes of Arts and Crafts.
It covers 4 acres, set around a 16th Century Hall House. A modern garden in the English Garden tradition with echoes of Arts and Crafts.

1 - The Quarry, Shrewsbury

With a leafy avenue beside the River Severn, and renowned for The Dingle, a park within a park. Home to the Shrewsbury Flower Show every August, and many other events. A 40 minute boat trip is available in summer on the Sabrina with an informative talk.
List Sequence Source; Trip Advisor www.tripadvisor.co.uk


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