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Grooms Cottage

A cottage garden around ½ an acre in size comprising mixed herbaceous borders and an abundance of English roses. Highlights inc water features, pergolas, oriental garden, hosta garden, alpine and herb beds and a productive vegetable garden and greenhouse. Many established trees and shrubs and shady plant area. New “secret garden” should be ready for opening in 2024.

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About Grooms Cottage

The owners have worked hard on the garden design over the past 12 years with a focus on low maintenance whilst being productive, giving a cottage garden feel.
Garden buildings and use of reclaimed landscaping materials to add interest and height. Many plants grown from seed or cuttings and composting area to minimise garden waste.
The garden is split into sections, shady, oriental, dry, alpine, herbs, vegetable, roses, irises. with year round interest.
A highlight of planting includes the Old English roses, shrubs and climbers and large variety of shade loving plants and hostas.
To ease the gardening, raised beds have been used throughout to complement the existing planting.

Refreshments additional information: Teas, coffees, cakes and light snacks will be available.

Website:

https://www.instagram.com/groomscottagegarden

Grooms Cottage features

  • Cashless
  • Cottage Garden
  • Countryside Views
  • Groups Welcome
  • Picnics
  • Plants for sale
  • Refreshments
  • Roses
  • Vegetable Area
  • Wheelchair access

Location details

Grooms Cottage,
Telford,
Shropshire,
TF6 6NP

Directions to Grooms Cottage
Parking available on the verge opp the church or in the village hall car park.

Grooms Cottage 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. Refreshments in aid of The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust (Reg. Charity 1088706).
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

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. Refreshments in aid of The Shrewsbury & Newport Canals Trust (Reg. Charity 1088706).
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-16:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from June to August for groups of up to 40.

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: £5.00
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Some gravel areas not accessible for wheelchair users. Parking on the road, with access down the tarmac drive.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Grooms Cottage at this time.

Sorry, no dogs are allowed in the garden at this time.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at  Grooms Cottage, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Grooms Cottage are accessible to wheelchair users.

Grooms Cottage is not explicitly a wildlife garden, but you may still find various indigenous flora and fauna.