Back to Partner Gardens

The Dorothy Clive Garden

RHS Partner Garden

Free access for RHS Members at selected times

Willoughbridge
Market Drayton
Shropshire
TF9 4EU
England

Get directions

Free RHS Member days
10am–5pm, daily, 1 July–31 October

Telephone
01630 647237

Visit website

About the garden

Set amid glorious countryside at the intersection of Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire, this 12-acre hillside garden is a year-round plantsman’s paradise. 

The gardens originated as a quarry, which provided an ideal setting for Colonel Clive’s collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. These were planted under a protective canopy of oaks, creating an exquisite woodland garden. Over the years, the quarry has been enriched with an extensive collection of magnolias and Cornus kousa, and further enhanced by the addition of a waterfall and streamside planting. 

In June, the 330ft Laburnum arch takes centre stage. Later in the year, the herbaceous borders and roses have their moment of glory, followed by beautiful autumn colour from trees and shrubs throughout the garden. The Winter Garden has been enhanced in recent years and is maturing rapidly, and in 2016, the Royal Botanic Glasshouse was opened.

Facilities

  • Accessible facilities
  • Baby changing facilities
  • Dogs welcome
  • Gift shop
  • Parking
  • Picnic area
  • Plant sales
  • Refreshments
  • Toilets

Key features

  • Woodland
  • Herbaceous border
  • Autumn colour
  • Wildlife planting and features
  • Winter garden

Get involved

The Royal Horticultural Society is the UK’s leading gardening charity. We aim to enrich everyone’s life through plants, and make the UK a greener and more beautiful place.