Westonbury Mill Water Gardens, Leominster, Herefordshire
Details
Accessibility
The Owners of Westonbury Mill Water Gardens advise that the great majority (80%) of the Gardens are accessible including for wheelchair users. There are a number of grassy paths and boardwalks and the different areas of the garden are connected by bridges and pathways. Some pathways run alongside the stream and other stretches of water, so maybe slippery or muddy. Disability Toilet
Brief description
5 acres of privately owned Gardens founded in 1969 by Richard Pim who, after buying Westonbury Mill, went onto build the beautiful Water Gardens in its grounds, including a number of eclectic and unique Follies including a gigantic, working, water-powered Cuckoo Clock; an igloo dome made of colourful glass bottles and stone water mill which features carved, stone gargoyles - one of which spouts water from the water pumped to the top of the water mill. The Gardens and follies have featured on BBC Gardener's World.
A stream meanders through the Gardens which also include a number of ponds, other waterways, a bog garden, a wildflower meadow and lush planting.
Since 2021, Westonbury Mill and Water Gardens have been under the new ownership of Mark and Deborah Constable who plan to extend the Gardens whilst maintaining the legacy of the founder.
Admission Prices (at May 2022): Adults - £7.00, Children (4-16 years old) - £3, Under 4 years old - free of charge. Season Tickets are available (see Website for details).
Address
Westonbury Mill Water Gardens, Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire HR6 9HZ
Phone
01544 388650
Website
Home | Westonbury Mill Water Garden (westonburymillwatergardens.com)
Directions
1.5 Miles West Of Pembridge On The A44
Opening Times
2022: "The Gardens, Nursery and Café are open from April 1st until September 30th - 11a.m. to 5p.m. daily."
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Transport
By Bus: Bus services 494,495,496 and 504 from Leominster call at Pembridge village - however services are very infrequent so always check with the bus operator before planning to travel. Link: Pembridge – bustimes.org.
By Train: Nearest railway station - Leominster (Approx. 9 miles). This station has step-free access to platform 1 only ( trains toward Shrewsbury). Platform 2 (trains to Hereford) is only accessible via a step-bridge; there is no lift available). No platform-staff available at this station. No toilets. A coffee shop is adjacent to the station..
By Taxi: Leominster Taxis & Travel Co. is situated close to the Station
Nearest other railway station with more accessible facilities - Hereford (Approx.17.6 miles).
Amenities
- Visitors Car Park
- The Watermill Cafe - Visitors are free to visit the Cafe independently of the Gardens . (Cafe telephone no : 01544 388444). Serving tea/coffee, light refreshments and lunches.
- Ladies/Gents/ Disabled Toilets.
- Plant Nursery "Booking: No booking is required although it is recommended for large groups
- Parking: There is ample parking available, including for coaches, within easy access of the garden
- Disabled Visitors: About 80% of the garden is accessible to disabled visitors. There is a toilet for the disabled.
- Dogs on leads are welcome
- Safety: As water is abundant in the garden, all visitors should exercise care particularly when supervising young children
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
New Inn Public House, Pembridge, Herefordshire
1.55 miles*
Lynhales Hall Nursing Home, Lyonshall, Kington
2.82 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.