Hodnet Hall Garden is set in a 60 acre woodland. It has many floral collections including Camellias, Azaleas, Rhododendrons and magnolias. In late spring there is an amazing display of bluebells underneath the woodland trees. Close to the house there are formal gardens and the grounds have several ornamental pools.
The hall itself is a red brick mansion which was designed by Anthony Salvin in the 19th century. It is the home of the Heber-Percy family and is not open to the public.
I love the garden so much it is difficult to know which pictures to choose to show you. If you want to see more you could look at the 'Virtual Shropshire' gallery or you could check out my slideshow of the Gardens.
This map gives you an impression of how extensive the gardens are.
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24 comments:
Beautiful photos of the gardens.
I especially like the second photo.
So peaceful, I can imagine how it would feel to spend a few hours there daydreaming the day away.
Bear((( )))
Before I went to live in England bluebells under a canopy of trees was what I imagined it looked like. I arrived in the Spring and sure it enough it was one of my first images of the English countryside.
Lovely place Cherie.
What beautiful colors, amazing photos. I really loved them, wish I could visit someday.
Now that we are sliding into winter, those Spring pictures look particularly alluring.
I lived in Devon from age five to fourteen so those bluebells inthe wood... well, it I find it moving.
These are great pics of the garden. Lovely.. Great job. ~Cathy
What a beautiful place! Yes, the bluebells are wonderful - I've only seen them like that once - but the first photo is the one for me. Tranquility, bluebells, and blossom, all in reflection too - perfect!
It really does depend where one is. I could take a foreigner north and show beauty too but I could also show industrialized ugliness. There are such beautiful parts of Britain.
wow those bluebells are magnificent :-)
Oh to be transported there right now. My idea of an English heaven.
Look at those wonderful blueballs, how fabulous. Another gorgeous garden, which reminds me of the weeding I need to do in mine.
Beautiful photos. I love the blue carpet under the trees. It just makes me want to roll in it. I invite you to come visit my post and learn a little history about Coastal BC. -- Margy
wow, it's like a fairy garden......
this is the first time i've seen bluebells... ;-)
I love the middle picture.
I am late, but blessed now by the second picture. May I use it? Have an idea for a card.
Will obviously give you credit as photographer!
Just let me know.
Thanks
Dx
Bear - Thank You I am sure you would love it there.
Jmb - I can imagine that was a wonderful first memory.
Columbo - I hope you get the chance :-)
Aileni - I am glad they gave you fond memories too.
Cathy - Thank You
Dragonstar - I think that is my favourite one too.
James - Beauty can be found in some amazing places, even in the middle of a city.
Sally - Glad you enjoyed them.
Wolfie - It would certainly take your mind off work :-)
Ellee - I don't even want to think about the work that needs doing in mine ;-)
PRB - Thank You.
Eve - There is something rather special about them!
Richard - Glad you like it :-)
D - You are quite welcome to use it, I would love to see what you can make out of it :-) Let me know if you would like me to email you the full resolution version. xx
C, great stuff.
Yes please e-mail me and also could I have your address so I can pop one in the post for you.
Thanks
Dxx
THose are gorgeous. I adore bluebells.
D - Email sent xx
Liz - Glad you like them :-)
Photos are just beautiful, as always.
What magical, stunning gardens! It is like a fairy world!
I love the photo 'Reflections'.
Welshcakes - Thank You :-)
Greyscale - I am glad I transported you to somewhere magical :-)
Ginro - That is my favourite too. I think you would love to visit these gardens :-)
H is for horticulturistic.
In case this word did not exist up til now :)
One of my dictionaries offered me 'horticulturist = Gartenkünstler (gardening artist)
It is a lovely word Sean, Thank You :-)
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