This
lovely venue nestles in the Severn Valley on the borders or
Worcestershire and Shropshire. Its peace and tranquillity is only
punctuated by the occasional whistle from the steam engines on the
Severn Valley Railway. There are 30 acres of garden and arboretum
to explore. The Arboretum contains over 600 species with some of the
largest and oldest examples in the country. The Italian Garden features
formal plantings, grand water features, a temple and dovecot help make
this peaceful walled garden a very special place within the arboretum.
Near to the Italian Garden is the picnic area with the wildfowl
collection. For the spring there is a Camellia Avenue and a Magnolia
Garden as well as Rhododendrons and Azaleas with all their glorious
colour, plus many spring-flowering bulbs.
The woodland is a haven
for wildlife with many uncommon species of flora and fauna.
There will be two in
depth guided tours with
the Head Gardener lasting about 1½ hours starting at 11am and 2pm
- places are limited and on a first-come basis - please book on the day
(additional charge applies).
Home-cooked light
refreshments available in the garden cafe.
Well behaved dogs on
leads are
welcome , and "pooper scoopers" are available at the
ticket office
Half
Normal Price entry to arboretum and plant fair
£2.50
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here for a printable version of these details.
Nurseries attending
include: (more to be announced)
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39 Steps Nursery: Trillium,
Hardy Orchids plus many Rare and unusual plants for shade |
| Box
Court Garden Plants with a great selection of
herbaceous plants concentrating on species plants |
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Bouts
Cottage Nurseries with an superb range of
Violas (RHS Medallists) |
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Chris Cooke: will
be bringing his award winning range of rare and unusual woodland and
spring-flowering plant specie including Erythronium, Fritillaria,
Muscari, Scilla, Trillium, Uvularia etc.(RHS Gold Medallist) |
| Cotswold
Garden Flowers Bob Brown's famous nursery will feature of a great selection
of unusual herbaceous perennials. |
| The Cottage
Herbery: Organic, peat-free Herbs and unusual
edibles. (RHS Gold Medallists including Chelsea Gold) |
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Green's Leaves
will feature Prostantera cultivars, choice foliage plants with
flowers - Beschornerias, Libertia, Dark Foliage plants, Grevilleas, Ornamental Grasses,
Sophora, Dyckia. |
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Hall Farm Nursery
will bring a wide range of perennials including spring flowering and
woodland types. (RHS Gold Medallist including Chelsea Gold) |
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Hillview Hardy Plants
a well-known local nursery who hold two National Collections - Acanthus and
Albuca. They will also
be bringing Primulas, Auriculas and early flowering perennials. (RHS
Medallists) |
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Laneside
Hardy Orchids: with plants and advice on terrestrial
hardy Orchids. (RHS
Medallists) |
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Packhorse Farm Nursery will
bring a range of Trees and Shrubs including a great selection of
Acers. (RHS Gold Medallists) |
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Plantagogo will
feature both new and heritage varieties from their National
Collections of Heuchera and Heucherella as well as plants from their
proposed collection of Tiarella. (RHS Gold Medallists including
Chelsea Gold) |
| PlantWild
with locally native wild flowers and trees including Sweet Dog
Violet, Pasque Flower, Ramsoms, Snakes Head Fritillary, Wood Anemone,
Wild Daffodil, Cowslip and Bluebell |
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SpecialPerennials.com
with a range of summer perennials including Heleniums from their National Collection,
plants from their proposed National Collection of
Centaurea, lovely and unusual Geum, Border Phlox including
many heritage varieties, a very wide selection of Day Lilies, Achillea,
hardy Salvia, Persicaria, Monarda and many
more beautiful and garden worthy plants. |
|
Tissington
Nursery from Derbyshire will be bringing a good
selection of quality unusual perennials with especially good ranges
of Nepeta, Penstemon, Geranium and Geum. |
Please note payment is by cash or cheque
only.
Venue Details:
The Arboretum
Arley Estate Office
Arley,
Bewdley,
Worcestershire DY12 1XG
Tel: 01299 861368
Email:: nfo@arley_arboretum.org.uk
website: www.arley-arboretum.org.uk
The Arboretum is to be found between
Kidderminster and Bridgnorth on the A442, just over a mile from the
hamlet of Shatterford, and is brown signed from this road.
It is also accessible from the
Bewdley-Highley Road (B4194) via the footbridge over the River Severn at
Arley. The arboretum is within walking distance of the Severn Valley
Railway Station at Arley.
For further information about this event contact Janet
& Martin at Plant Hunters' Fairs.
Rare Breed Fowl © Plant Hunters Fairs
Castellated Walls © Plant Hunters Fairs
Views over the Severn Valley © Plant Hunters Fairs
A warm welcome to the arboretum and garden is assured ©
Plant Hunters Fairs
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Magnolia Walk © Joss Musgrove Used by Kind
Permission
Bluebell's at Arley Arboretum © Joss Musgrove
Used by Kind Permission
Take a Guided Tour with Head Gardener Michael Darvill © Joss Musgrove
Used by Kind Permission
Italian Garden in Spring © Joss Musgrove Used
by Kind Permission
Spring at Arley Arboretum © Joss Musgrove Used by
Kind Permission
Apple Blossom Time © Joss Musgrove Used by
Kind Permission
Plenty of places to sit and enjoy the spring scene ©
Plant Hunters Fairs
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