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Welford Park

One of the finest natural snowdrop woodlands in the country and a wonderful display of hellebores, galanthus cultivars, and winter flowering shrubs throughout the extensive gardens. This is a NGS 1927 pioneer garden on the River Lambourn set around Queen Anne House (not open). Also, the stunning setting for Great British Bake Off. WC facilities. Child friendly, and dogs welcome on leads. Coach parties please book in advance.

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Welford Park

About Welford Park

Magnificent lime avenue carpeted with snowdrops. Beech woods with snowdrop carpet on the banks of the River Lambourn.

Welford Park has been in the same family since 1618. There is a fine collection of trees, extensive lawns, paths along the River Lambourn and the 4 acre beech wood with its carpet of snowdrops. The formal gardens have been restored over the past 30 years and are always developing. There is a collection of Galanthus Cultivars, Viburnums, Daphnes, Salix. A snowdrop gift shop with all items made in the UK and large tea tent serving light lunches and homemade cakes. Some paths are wheelchair friendly. Well behaved dogs on leads at all times are welcome. Large free car park and disabled parking adjacent to main entrance.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate or via the Welford Park website www.welfordpark.co.uk. Entry ticket proceeds on Wednesday 5th February are 100% donated to the National Garden Scheme. Adults £12; Concessions £11 (students and over 65s); Child 4 – 15 yrs £5 (3 and under free of charge); Family ticket £30 (2 adults/2 children under 15 yrs). Coaches must book in advance 01488 608691 – group rate for over 30 visitors.

Website:

https://www.welfordpark.co.uk

Welford Park features

Location details

Welford Park,
Newbury,
Berkshire,
RG20 8HU

Directions to Welford Park
M4 J13, A34(S). After 3m exit for A4(W) to Hungerford. At 2nd r'about take B4000, after 4m turn R signed Welford. Car park entrance on Newbury-Lambourn road.

Welford Park 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 Soup & hot lunches available, with home-made cakes, hot & cold drinks in tent.
Admission Adult: £11.00
Child: £4.00
Opening times 11:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • A wheelchair friendly route has been made, please follow the signs and avoid damp areas near the river, deep wood chip paths and bridges.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

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

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

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

Yes. Welford Park 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.