Shropshire Historic Churches Trust

TUCKHILL, Six Ashes, Bridgnorth.

Seven lovely gardens ranging from large to small. Half a mile from Six Ashes off the A458.

Starting point for directions at the church. Ł3. T P W N/D. Church: Holy Innocents, Tuckhill.

TETSTILL MILL, Neen Sollars, Nr Cleobury Mortimer. Mr & Mrs John Bettinson

Leaving the church in Neen Sollars on your left, take first track past church, signposted

Tetstill. A medium sized garden by the River Rea, round an old mill. Ł2.50. T P W. Church:

All Saints, Neen Sollars.

GATE COTTAGE, English Frankton, Cockshutt. G. W. Nicholson/Kevin Gunnell

In middle of Cockshutt village take road for English Frankton, the garden is one mile on the

right. Two acres with pools, gravel garden and mixed planting, many unusual plants with

large collection of hostas and arums. Ł2.50. T P.

CARDINGTON

Fifteen lovely gardens in and around Cardington, set in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The gardens vary from the grand country house to delightful cottage gardens. There is much

to interest visitors to one of Shropshire’s most beautiful villages, where they will find a warm

welcome from an enthusiastic band of gardeners. This year there will be a special Father’s

Day theme. Ł3.50, children free. T P W N/D. Dogs on leads may be accepted in some gardens

with the owner’s permission. Church: St. James’, Cardington.

IKINTON GROVE, Kinton, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury. Tim and Judy Creyke.

Off A5 between Shrewsbury & Oswestry. Leave A5 at Oswestry end of new Nesscliffe

by-pass towards Nesscliffe. Turn right into Kinton after half mile. About 1 acre country

garden with good herbaceous plants, shrubs and trees. Good plant stall and excellent

teas. Ł3, children free. T P W N/D. Church: Holy Trinity, Meole Brace (not open).

SHREWSBURY

St Alkmund’s Church is the starting point for six gardens showing varied designs both modern

and traditional, some having historical interest. Ł3 for trail. T W N/D. Church: St Alkmund’s,

Shrewsbury.

LONGDON-ON-TERN. Garden Trail - five gardens each with its own character and interest.

Start at Village Hall, map will be provided. Adult Ł2.50, child 50p. T W P N/D. Church: St.

Bartholomew’s, Longdon-on-Tern.

MORVILLE, Bridgnorth. Five gardens.

(1) The Dower House, Morville Hall, 1˝ acres comprising a sequence of gardens of various

historical styles

(2) South Pavilion, Morville Hall, walled courtyard garden
(3) Gate Cottage, Morville Hall, large colourful cottage garden
(4) Poplar Cottage Farm, one third of an acre flower arrangers garden
(5) Bridgwalton House, Telegraph Lane, an award-winning garden, with many unusual plants

Morville village is on A458 four miles west of Bridgnorth. Map of gardens available at Nos. 3, 4 & 5. Ł5 inclusive. T W N/D. Church: St Gregory the Great, Morville.