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Radnors

5 acre hillside woodland garden in AONB on bank above the River Wye. Focus on wildlife, naturalistic planting and weeds that are left for specific insects/birds. It has many paths, a wooded area, wildflower area, ponds, flower beds and borders, lawns, stumpery, fernery, vegetable beds and white garden.

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About Radnors

This 5 acre garden is on the Gloucestershire side of the Wye Valley at Lower Lydbrook, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It has some excellent views of the Coutfields Estate on the other side of the River into Herefordshire. Wildlife friendly and naturalistic , it is far from manicured and has plenty of specific weeds, encouraged for butterfly and moths, others because we like them. However, this is an interesting place to visit with plenty to see in the garden. There are lawned areas, with flower and shrub beds/borders, rocky areas, small fernery, small stumpery, vegetable beds, white garden and many interesting features throughout, with the lilies being particularly attractive in July/August and the dahlias in July/August/September. The small wooded area has a variety of trees as well as glimpses across and along the River Wye. Both garden and wooded area are flanked by a stretch of the old railway line which was primarily used to transport coal from the Forest of Dean mines until its closure in 1951. Much of the dressed stonework from the railway viaduct which crossed over Lower Lydbrook until it was demolished in 1965 was dumped in the railway line and now helps to shape a path along the railway cutting.
Parking is very limited, at the house – we recommend that you park on Stowfield Road and walk up the lane to Radnors, although there is some parking on the drive for those less mobile. With many small paths, uneven ground, steps and slopes it is not suitable for anyone with mobility problems.
Individuals and small groups are welcomed and would be given a guided tour. Allow up to two hours plus for your visit to cover the many garden paths. We follow this with a drink and a variety of homemade cakes on offer, if wished.
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Radnors features

Location details

Radnors,
Wheatstone Lane,
Lydbrook,
Gloucestershire,
GL17 9DP

Directions to Radnors
From Lydbrook, go down through village towards the River Wye. At the T junction turn L into Stowfield Rd. Wheatstone Ln (300 metres) is 1st turning L after the white cottages. Radnors is at end of lane.

Radnors openings

Visit by Arrangement

This garden opens for By Arrangement visits from 17 March to September for groups of between 5 and 20.

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

Refreshments Home-made cakes with tea, coffee or fruit juice.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: £0.00

Accessibility

  • The garden has many narrow and uneven paths, steps and is not accessible to wheelchair users or those with mobility difficulties.
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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 Radnors at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Radnors. 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 Radnors, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Sorry, Radnors does not yet accommodate wheelchair users.

Yes. Radnors 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.