The Weir Garden
The Weir Garden is a National Trust property near Swainshill, Herefordshire, lying alongside the River Wye 8 km (5.0 mi) west of Hereford on the A438 road.[1]
The garden covers 4 hectares (10 acres), and was the creation of its prior owner, Roger Parr, and his head gardener William Boulter. The adjoining house is used as a nursing home and is not open to the public.[2]
The south facing aspect of the garden allows for a wide variety of plantings, and this, combined with the riverside, attract a notable variety of wildlife. Notable birds include blackcaps, mute swans, kingfishers, goosanders and in summer, sand martins, whilst teal often over-winter here. There are also a great many insects, including the rare club-tailed dragonfly, banded demoiselle damselflies and white-legged damselflies, plus a range of butterflies, hoverflies and crickets.[2]
The property is open on Wednesday to Sunday from February until October.[1]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b National Trust web pages for 'The Weir' accessed 9 December 2008
- ^ a b National Trust leaflet entitled 'Welcome to The Weir Garden - Information to help you enjoy your visit'
Coordinates: 52°04′23″N 2°49′34″W / 52.073°N 2.826°W
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