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Hiraeth

⅓ acre gardens. The front has three barrels of ericaceous plants. A conifer bed, hydrangeas and a 300+ yr old olive tree, monkey puzzle, acers, silver birch and shrubs. The centre features a piece of Forest of Dean rock. A rose arch at one entrance. The rear garden is an oasis of colour created by numerous trees inc acers, weeping willow and weeping birch. A rose and hosta bed on one side and a numerous ferns on the other. Various statues and metal sculptures on display containing a variety of animals inc an alligator or crocodile (we're not sure which). A local minister has described the garden as 'a haven on the way to heaven'.

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About Hiraeth

The garden is the brainchild of Sue Fletcher (owner) and in the early days she was mentored by Frank Hardy who had previously been the vice-Principal at Pershore Horticulture College and an acknowledged expert on all matters associated with gardening! The house was originally a show home and the garden planted with all the types of plants normally used by builders! These were gradually replaced or moved over the first 2 or 3 years after we moved in and then we were persuaded to open and share Sue’s creation with others. We chose to do this via the NGS because of their involvement with cancer charities and it seemed more appropriate as 3 of our 4 parents has died from cancer. Little did we realise 21 years ago, when we joined NGS, that our youngest son, Paul, would be taken from us some 8 years later, also by cancer. We have hosted a number of gardening clubs over the years, many of whom have told us the garden is inspirational and a pleasure to visit. We hope you have the same experience!

Hiraeth features

Location details

Hiraeth,
Droitwich,
Worcestershire,
WR9 8UY

Directions to Hiraeth
On The Ridings estate. Turn off A38 r'about into Addyes Way, 2nd R into Showell Rd, 500yds on R - Follow the yellow signs.

Hiraeth 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: Free
Opening times 13:30-16:30

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: Free
Opening times 13:30-16:30

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from April to 29 August for groups of up to 30.

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

Admission Adult: Free
Child: Free

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access.
  • Share this garden

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FAQs

Payment is by cash only. Please get in touch with the owners for more details.

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

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

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

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

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