Visitor Information

Visitor Information

The Gardens are now open for the new season.


We are open Wednesday to Sunday 10.30am - 5 pm until 28th September when we are open weekends ONLY till 4pm our final day is November 16th.


We also open Bank Holiday Mondays 10.30am to 5 pm

Check our Whats on pages for special events throughout the season here


Sunday Morning Tours

Starting at 11.15 am at the Welcome Centre, on the first Sunday of the month. The tour is all about the Gardens giving you the history of how the Gardens came to fruition and about the Family that designed and made the Gardens what they are today. There's no need to book, just come along pay the normal admission and join the Tour.

Also you can come in on our open days and just ask for a fantastic new tour, which will give you the opportunity to learn about our amazing Trees, from Elgar's Pines to the Cork Oak Tree.  All completely free with your entry admission, these tours are on a best endeavours basis


Keep an eye on our social media for more information.


Opening Hours

March 19th to September 28th

 Wednesday - Sunday 10.30 am - 5 pm and Bank Holidays 10.30 am to 5 pm.


Easter Holiday Event - Alice in Spetchley Wonderland

Good Friday 18th April to Bank Holiday Monday 21st April (prebooked sessions only)


From October We Open Weekends Only

October 4th to November 16th  - 10.30 am - 4 pm


Halloween Half Term Week

Monday October 27th to Friday October 31st 10.30 am to 4pm (pre- booked sessions only)



Admission Prices 2025 - Day Admission


***Our Online tickets offer a discount for those who would like to book in advance.

              ( for Event Entry Prices, see our  What's On pages or to book )


Admission is to the Gardens only, the House is not open to the public.

General

  • Adult: £10.50
  • Children 3-16: £6.50
  • Under 3's: Free
  • Family (2 adults & 2 children): £27.00

Groups

  • Pre-paid Group rates (over 25 adults): £8.50 pp during normal opening hours. If paid for in advance. Please ring for availability. 01905 345 106

 Season Tickets (from April 1st 2025) ask for details

  • Adult £44.00
  • Child £17.00
  • Family £94.00

Season Tickets give you access to the Gardens as many times as you like, throughout the season and include our Easter and Halloween Events, including a lot of our Exhibitions, please check for details on our What's On page, here.


More Information

  • We welcome a Carer free admission to the Gardens when accompanying a Disabled Visitor.
  • We are supporting our Garden Café as a local business using local suppliers. They will have a delicious menu for you to choose from.
  • We ask that you to not bring Picnics into the Gardens, but to support the Café - Thank you.
  • Service Assistance Dogs are allowed in the Gardens, Please note Emotional Support Dogs will only be allowed to enter, if they are able to demonstrate that they are at the same level of behaviour as Service and Guide Dogs.


Access Information

Visitors with accessibility issues are most welcome to visit Spetchley, there is wheelchair access, as the Gardens are flat and the paths are either gravel or grass. However there are some areas that are not as wheelchair friendly, so please check before visiting. We allow one Carer free admission to the Gardens with a disabled visitor.


To enable everyone to be able to enjoy the Gardens as much as possible there are 2 mobility scooters available to hire, by prior arrangement, for £10.00 per scooter per half day. They can be hired by telephoning the Welcome Centre on 01905 345 106 and will be ready for your arrival. Or you can book online https://spetchleygardens.digitickets.co.uk/tickets


Blue badge parking is provided in the main car park and toilet facilities are available by the Coffee Shop.

Picnics

We would prefer you don't bring your own picnics, but help us to support local business by purchasing delicious local sourced food from our Café.

Dogs

We regret that dogs are not allowed on the premises, with the exception of assistance dogs.

Book now

Whilst it is always best to pre-book your admission tickets, and you will receive a discount if you book in advance using our online ticketing engine and Season Ticket Holders can also pre-book online. You are also able to buy 'on the day' admissions when you arrive..

  • Pre-book your Admission tickets, ( pre - booking for your visit must be done by midnight the night before)
  • If you want to check availability on the day of your visit, please ring 01905 345106
  • You can now buy day tickets, on the day of entry.
  • For our Events it is always best to book in advance to avoid disappointment.
  • Season tickets, Event Tickets, Gift Vouchers can also be booked by clicking the buy tickets link below.
  • Our Mobile Scooters do need to be booked in advance to ensure availability, or you can ring 01905 345106  to check availability or book directly online.


  • The Café will be open the same days as the Gardens Wednesday to Sunday from 10.30 -4.30pm (last orders 4pm) for indoor and outdoor dining. Serving a delicious range of light lunch dishes from 12-2pm as well as hot & cold drinks, homemade cakes and snacks throughout the day.

   Look out for our cafe Specials made fresh everyday, ask at the Welcome Centre for more details.


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Find us

Spetchley Park Gardens
The Estate Office
Spetchley
Worcester
WR5 1RS
England


Directions by car


From the South

Leave the M5 at Junction 7

Take the A44 (To Evesham / Worcester South)

Continue to follow signs for the A44 by going straight over the first roundabout, right at the second roundabout and right at the third roundabout (signposted Evesham).

Shortly after crossing over the M5, you will pass under a white footbridge, continue past the white gates and you will find the main Car Park and visitor entrance to the Gardens on the right.


From the North

Leave the M5 at Junction 6

Take the A4538, Pershore Road. Straight over the first and second roundabouts, at the third roundabout turn right onto the A44 (Worcester).

Half a mile after crossing over the railway, turn left into the Gardens.


From the East

Follow the A44 from Stratford-Upon-Avon to Worcester. Go straight over the roundabout with the A4538 Pershore Road and after half mile turn left into Spetchley.


From the West

Take the A44 out of Worcester towards Stratford-Upon-Avon. Shortly after crossing over the M5, you will pass under a white footbridge and the Car Park entrance to the Gardens is on the right.


Distances

Malvern 13 miles and 25 minutes

Stratford-upon-Avon 21 miles and 32 minutes

Birmingham 29 miles and 42 minutes

Berkeley Castle 46 miles and 44 minutes

(Times and distances are taken from Google Maps and are without traffic)


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Please find our General Visitor information

  • Is everywhere open?

    Yes our gardens, are open.


    The safety of our staff, volunteers and visitors remains our number one priority and we ask for your continued kindness and consideration towards our other visitors and members of the gardens Team.


    The Church is open for Visitors to use for quite contemplation.


    Our online booking system is in place, we urge people to book ahead of their visit, whenever possible and definitely for our Events, Exhibitions, bank holidays and busy school holiday weekends we now offer a small discount for those who book online in advance.


    We are continuing with our enhanced cleaning regimes, in the toilets, Welcome Centre and Cafe.


    Our natural play area which encourages children to explore, is open.


    Please check our web page before you visit and follow all signage on site and instructions from our Team.


    We will continue to have places with hand sanitiser available but you are advised to bring your own.


    Our Car park is free to all visitors.

  • How can I book a visit?

    By visiting our website https://spetchleygardens.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

    You can only book online up to midnight of the day before. You can check for availability by ringing on the day 01905 345106. 


    But I/or family member doesn’t have access to the internet


    For those who are unable to book online you can call our booking team on 01905 345 106.

  • Will I have to print out my tickets or can I show them on my phone?

    Visitors should show their tickets on their phone, they may also be asked to share their name and booking number.


    Carer's do still need to book a ticket for themselves, this will give them free admission, and the person they accompany will also need a paid for pre-booked ticket as well.


    Tickets are for your use only and are not available for resale. We will cancel tickets which we believe have been resold.

  • Can I cancel my booking?

    If you need to change or cancel your booking please email enquiries@spetchleygardens.co.uk. We cannot change or cancel bookings after 3pm the day before your timeslot, in any circumstance. Our terms and conditions at the time of booking state no refunds.

  • What can I expect from my visit?

    Whilst we continue to live with Covid, we will continue to have in place some systems, to keep you and our Team safe.


    You may be asked to queue, follow a one-way system into admissions and leave as directed via a separate exit. We ask for your consideration and that you follow these instructions – they’re for everyone’s continued safety.

  • Can I bring my own food and drinks?

    We would prefer that visitors do not bring their own food. Help us to support local businesses and buy your snacks, cakes and drinks from the Granary Coffee Shop, they are totally delicious made by our very own chef Zoe with locally sourced quality ingredients.


    Therefore we would like you not to bring your own Picnics into the Gardens.


    Please don't leave any litter behind.


    We are able to accept re-usable cups we will not be adding the additional 5p charge for the use of disposable takeaway cups.

  • Plant Sales

    We have all new stock in from our nurseries ready each week for you.


    We will continue to take payment outside of the Welcome Centre for Plant sales, please follow the signage.

  • Visiting the gardens

    No Dogs with the exception of Assistance Dogs are allowed in the Gardens.


    We will continue to only take Card Payment for entrance to the Gardens, we thank you for your consideration in keeping our Team safe.


    Please download our Map and Guidance Instructions to help you enjoy your visit to Spetchley Gardens New Map and Garden Guidance.

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