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Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road

Overlooked by the Malvern Hills, this peaceful garden is on two levels with mature trees, pond with stream, small wildflower meadow, shady woodland area, cottage garden, Japanese garden, rockeries, a New Zealand garden, all filled with a wide variety of plants. Elgar wrote some of the Enigma variations in a bell tent here. Colourful shrubs and trees in May and lots of flower colour in August.

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Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road

About Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road

In spring the meadow is full of crocus, daffodils and bluebells. Cowslips and fritillaries give way to azaleas and rhododendrons, perennials take over in summer and the trees dominate autumn. We don’t do summer bedding or veg!
The garden started life as a half-acre communal garden for the surrounding Victorian houses owned by a butler. Edward Elgar lived for a short while in ‘Forli’, opposite, composing on the upper lawn and playing tennis on the lower one.
The garden has been developed into several different areas with many more trees. This is a plantswoman’s garden, where every item has an emotional attachment and a history. It is constantly changing and you may see wooden projects and structures in the process of evolving.
This is a haven in suburbia with little surprises around every corner.
Plants for sale.
With help, the garden can be accessed by wheelchair by a back gate. There are few steps, gravel paths and gradients. Please phone in advance as parking is normally on the road and access is via a gravel track. If advised, we can offer closer parking.
Refreshments and toilet available.
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Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road features

Location details

Nimrod,
35 Alexandra Road,
Malvern,
Worcestershire,
WR14 1HE

Directions to Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road
From Malvern Link, pass train stn, ahead at T-lights, 1st R into Alexandra Rd. From Great Malvern, go through Link Top T-lights (junc with B4503), 1st L.

Nimrod, 35 Alexandra 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: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:30-17:00

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: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:30-17:00

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: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:30-17:00

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: £5.00
Child: £0.00
Opening times 10:30-17:00

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from May to September.

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: £0.00

Accessibility

  • With help, the garden can be accessed by wheelchair, there are few steps but gravel paths and gradients. If advised we can offer closer parking.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Nimrod, 35 Alexandra 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.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Nimrod, 35 Alexandra Road are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Nimrod, 35 Alexandra 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.