The Dorothy Clive Garden
Free RHS Member days
10am–5pm, daily, 1 July–31 October
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.