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Rothbury

Set on slopes of Malvern Hills, ⅓ acre plant-lovers' garden surrounding Arts & Crafts house (not open), created by owners since 1999. Dense planting with herbaceous borders, rockery, pond, small orchard. Siberian irises in May; magnificent Eucryphia glutinosa in July; Agapanthus in August. A series of hand-excavated terraces accessed by sloping paths and steps. Views and seats.

Owner Info

  • John Bryson, Philippa Lowe & David
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About Rothbury

A photobook illustrates the development of the garden. Famed for delicious catering!

A growing collection of Eucryphias joins the E. glutinosa

Tea in teapots and fresh coffee in cafetières. Home made cakes, including the famous carrot cake. Gluten free options available.

Location details

Rothbury,
North Malvern,
Worcestershire,
WR14 1QS

Directions to Rothbury
Turn off A449 Worcester to Ledbury Rd at B4503, signed Leigh Sinton. Almost immed take the middle road (Hornyold Rd). St Peter's Rd is ¼m uphill, 2nd R.

Rothbury 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 inc gluten free and vegan options. Refreshments in aid of Great Malvern Priory and the Halesowen Welcome Group.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:30

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 inc gluten free and vegan options. Refreshments in aid of Great Malvern Priory and the Halesowen Welcome Group.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:30

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 inc gluten free and vegan options. Refreshments in aid of Great Malvern Priory and the Halesowen Welcome Group.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:30

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 inc gluten free and vegan options. Refreshments in aid of Great Malvern Priory and the Halesowen Welcome Group.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 10:30-17:30

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 inc gluten free and vegan options. Refreshments in aid of Great Malvern Priory and the Halesowen Welcome Group.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:30

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 inc gluten free and vegan options. Refreshments in aid of Great Malvern Priory and the Halesowen Welcome Group.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:30

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 inc gluten free and vegan options. Refreshments in aid of Great Malvern Priory and the Halesowen Welcome Group.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 11:00-17:30

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 inc gluten free and vegan options. Refreshments in aid of Great Malvern Priory and the Halesowen Welcome Group.
Admission Adult: £5.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:30

Accessibility

  • Partial wheelchair access. One very low step at entry, one standard step to main lawn and one to WC. Decking slope to top lawn. Dogs on leads.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Yes, coaches are accepted at Rothbury. Please get in touch with the owners for details.

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

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

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