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8 Rectory Road

Stunning town garden divided into areas with different features. A garden with unusual trees and intensively planted borders and an unusual folly. Walk to the end of the garden and step into a Japanese themed garden complete with pond, fish and traditional style bridge. Sit on the shaded decking area. A garden to attract bees and butterflies with plenty of places to relax.

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8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road
8 Rectory Road

About 8 Rectory Road

A garden in the centre of Solihull only two minutes from the busy High Street and shopping centre. The garden has an unusual decking area, summer house, an unusual folly and three water features. Parking in Rectory Road is restricted to the top end of the road, but a multi storey car park is at the other end of Rectory Road, two minutes walk from the garden. Malvern and Brueton Parks are at the end of Rectory Road, both with car parks: these are about 10 to 15 minutes walk to the garden.

In May the garden is open in the afternoon and early evening when afternoon teas are available. The June opening is in the afternoon with refreshments available.

8 Rectory Road features

Location details

8 Rectory Road,
Solihull,
West Midlands,
B91 3RP

Directions to 8 Rectory Road
Located in the town centre: off Church Hill Rd, turn into Rectory Rd, bear L down the road, house on the R 100 metres down.

8 Rectory Road openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 14:30-19:00

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 11:00-18:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to 1 September for groups of up to 20.

Please contact the garden owner to discuss your requirements and arrange a date for a group or bespoke visit.

Refreshments Home-made teas.
Admission Adult: £4.00
Child: £0.00

Accessibility

  • No information available at this time, please get in touch with the owners for details.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at 8 Rectory Road at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at 8 Rectory Road. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

There are no plants for sale for the time being.

Sorry, 8 Rectory Road does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. 8 Rectory Road seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.