Spetchley Gardens
Virtually hidden from the road, and largely unaltered in the last century, this lovely 30 acre Victorian paradise boasts an enviable collection of plant treasures from every corner of the globe including one of the finest and biggest private collections of peonies.
Clumps of wild primrose push up randomly through sapphire carpets of crocus and swathes of sunny daffodils in spring, with billowing borders of blowsy perennials and tender exotics in summer, and a palette of burnt orange, ochre and fiery red in autumn.
From the first tantalising glimpse of the garden through the tall Corsican pines that so inspired Edward Elgar, to the magnificent borders that surround the walled garden and the magnolia-fringed Horse Pool, through to the Melon Yard with its olives and delicious pineapple-scented flowers, Spetchley is full of surprises.
It's a garden of contrasts, where formal clipped hedges, rose beds and sweeping lawns meet tumbling herbaceous borders and walls festooned with rampant climbers, and where winding paths lead you from the quintessentially English to the unmistakably Mediterranean.
A Group Visit is an ideal way to spend a day with your friends, club or society. To book a group visit by calling us on 01905 345106 or you can email to enquiries@spetchleygardens.co.uk. Ask about a Garden Tour with one of our experts.
Fact File
Opening Times: Open from March 18th to September 27th Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am to 5 pm, including Bank Holidays
Admission Rates: Entry including 10% gift aid donation; Online purchase Adults £11.00, Concessions (carer free when accompanying adult or child with disability) Children (aged 3-16) £6.60, Family £29.70
Prices without donation; Online purchase Adults £10.00, Children £6.00, Family £27.00. On the day price Adult £11.00, Children (aged 3-16) £7.00, Family £28.00
Groups Rates: Paid In advance £8.80 for Adults. Minimum group size 15.
Facilities: 30 acres of Gardens, Garden Gift Shop and Plant Centre, Garden Café. Assistant Dogs only are welcome in the Garden.
Disabled Access: Good access, gravel or grass paths. Please call for more detail, 01905 345106 Disabled toilets and parking.
Mobility Scooters (electric scooters) are also available. Please call us for more information 01905 345106 or to pre-book https://spetchleygardens.digitickets.co.uk/tickets
Tours/Events: We are happy to arrange tours for groups. Please contact us for more information. Please see our website for event details.
Coach Parking: Free coach parking is available, and all coaches will be met when possible.
Length of Visit: 2-3 Hours.
Booking Contact: Sarah Bird, Spetchley Gardens, Spetchley, Worcestershire WR5 1RS
Telephone: 01905 345106.
Email: enquiries@spetchleyparkestate.co.uk
Website: www.spetchleyparkestate.co.uk
Location: 4 miles from Worcester City, 3.3 miles from M5 junction 6.
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Updated: January 2026