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24th May 2026
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Burford House Gardens
10:00 - 16:00
Burford House Gardens
The garden is being restored by the Garden Angels (volunteers) under the leadership of the newly appointed Head Gardener. Four acres of sweeping lawns bordered by the River Teme, and serpentine borders, set in the beautiful Teme Valley, around an elegant Georgian House (open for teas). Designed by the late, great plantsman, John Treasure and…
Meerkat Mayhem – Half Term Event
11:00 - 16:00
Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park is embracing Meerkat Mayhem for May half term. They are adding special meerkat and otter talks during the event from May 23rd to 31st. There will be public feeding sessions to get up close to the animals. Tickets include access to the whole zoo, which includes a Rainforest Zone,…
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Burford House Gardens
10:00 - 16:00
Burford House Gardens
The garden is being restored by the Garden Angels (volunteers) under the leadership of the newly appointed Head Gardener. Four acres of sweeping lawns bordered by the River Teme, and serpentine borders, set in the beautiful Teme Valley, around an elegant Georgian House (open for teas). Designed by the late, great plantsman, John Treasure and…
Meerkat Mayhem – Half Term Event
11:00 - 16:00
Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park is embracing Meerkat Mayhem for May half term. They are adding special meerkat and otter talks during the event from May 23rd to 31st. There will be public feeding sessions to get up close to the animals. Tickets include access to the whole zoo, which includes a Rainforest Zone,…
Severn Hospice Open Gardens - Apley Castle
10:00 - 16:00
Severn Hospice is opening its grounds at Telford for a day of summer fun – join them for a relaxed, family-friendly day out! Wander through the hospice’s beautiful gardens, browse a variety of stalls, and enjoy delicious home-cooked refreshments from their Refresh café team, with local entertainment throughout the day. Garden gates open 10am-4pm. Entry…
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Ruthall Manor
12:30 - 17:00
Ruthall Manor
Garden open for charity Offset by a mature collection of specimen trees, the garden is divided into intimate sections, carefully linked by winding paths. The front lawn flanked by striking borders, extends to a gravel, art garden and ha-ha. Clematis and roses scramble through an eclectic collection of wrought-iron work, unique pottery and secluded seating.…
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Beaufort
13:00 - 17:00
Beaufort
Garden open for charity If carnivorous plants are your thing, then come and visit our National Collection of Sarracenia (pitcher plants); also over 100 different Venus flytrap clones (Dionaea muscipula), Sundews (Drosera) and Butterworts (Pinguicula) - over 6000 plants in total. Large greenhouses at Telford's first carbon negative house; a great place to visit -…
National Garden Scheme. Open Garden. Walcot Hall
13:30 - 17:00
Walcot Hall
Lydbury North, Shropshire SY7 8AZ
Garden open for charity Arboretum planted by Lord Clive of India’s son, Edward in1800. Cascades of rhododendrons and azaleas amongst specimen trees and pools. Fine views of Sir William Chambers’ Clock Towers, with lake and hills beyond. Walled kitchen garden, dovecote, meat safe, ice house and mile long lakes. Russian wooden church, grotto and fountain,…
Meerkat Mayhem – Half Term Event
11:00 - 16:00
Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park is embracing Meerkat Mayhem for May half term. They are adding special meerkat and otter talks during the event from May 23rd to 31st. There will be public feeding sessions to get up close to the animals. Tickets include access to the whole zoo, which includes a Rainforest Zone,…
Meerkat Mayhem – Half Term Event
11:00 - 16:00
Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park is embracing Meerkat Mayhem for May half term. They are adding special meerkat and otter talks during the event from May 23rd to 31st. There will be public feeding sessions to get up close to the animals. Tickets include access to the whole zoo, which includes a Rainforest Zone,…
Meerkat Mayhem – Half Term Event
11:00 - 16:00
Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park is embracing Meerkat Mayhem for May half term. They are adding special meerkat and otter talks during the event from May 23rd to 31st. There will be public feeding sessions to get up close to the animals. Tickets include access to the whole zoo, which includes a Rainforest Zone,…
Meerkat Mayhem – Half Term Event
11:00 - 16:00
Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park is embracing Meerkat Mayhem for May half term. They are adding special meerkat and otter talks during the event from May 23rd to 31st. There will be public feeding sessions to get up close to the animals. Tickets include access to the whole zoo, which includes a Rainforest Zone,…
Meerkat Mayhem – Half Term Event
11:00 - 16:00
Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park is embracing Meerkat Mayhem for May half term. They are adding special meerkat and otter talks during the event from May 23rd to 31st. There will be public feeding sessions to get up close to the animals. Tickets include access to the whole zoo, which includes a Rainforest Zone,…
Meerkat Mayhem – Half Term Event
11:00 - 16:00
Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park is embracing Meerkat Mayhem for May half term. They are adding special meerkat and otter talks during the event from May 23rd to 31st. There will be public feeding sessions to get up close to the animals. Tickets include access to the whole zoo, which includes a Rainforest Zone,…
Meerkat Mayhem – Half Term Event
11:00 - 16:00
Exotic Zoo in Telford Town Park is embracing Meerkat Mayhem for May half term. They are adding special meerkat and otter talks during the event from May 23rd to 31st. There will be public feeding sessions to get up close to the animals. Tickets include access to the whole zoo, which includes a Rainforest Zone,…