Shropshire Tourist Information and Visitor Guide

Angel Gardens are beautiful ornamental gardens located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Ludlow.

Situated at 1000 feet above sea level they have panoramic views of the stunning Shropshire countryside and Welsh ranges and nestle in the lee of Titterstone Clee Hill the second highest Shropshire hill which is steeped in geological and natural history.

Angel Gardens has colourful rockeries and terraces. The views can be appreciated from the comfort of the six sided Gazebo occupying a commanding position at the top of the garden. There is a large lake spanned by a Willow pattern bridge and surrounded by hostas, many different crocosmias, day lilies, Grasses and myriads of other plants. A little Japanese Garden takes your eye down to the clear water where there are water lilies, irises and hundreds of fish.

Gentle winding paths lead down to the Italian Rosette Garden and beyond it to the Lower Pool where one can relax on the Chinese Swing peacefully listening to the sounds of flowing water and the birds singing among the bamboos.

There are colourful flower beds enhanced in summer by herbaceous perennials such as salvias, penstemmons, achiilleas, bergamots and perfumed roses and lavender. The garden surrounding the 18th century cottage provides shelter for the exotica including cordylines, phormiums and trachycarpus and the fernery is home to many different types of fern, snowdrops, bluebells and part of the large collection of rhododendrons.

The steps lead from the lych-gate to the rockeries which are home to alpines, primroses, tulips and many more plants. There is a children's cottage with children's seating inside and out and the path leading to it is flanked by miniature bushes.

There is plentiful seating and shelter throughout the gardens. Homemade Lunches & Afternoon Teas are served at the Pavilion Lakeside Tea rooms. There is a visitors' toilet with hygienic washing facilities.

There is parking for private cars and small minibuses but no coaches please. Parts of Angel Gardens are accessible to persons with limited mobility.

Bookings by Parties or Groups numbering 2 to 20 persons may be made by advance arrangement with the Proprietors (01584-890381) . A good variety of catering is available served in the Pavilion lakeside Tea Rooms.

Contact & Location

Angel Gardens
Springfield
Angel Lane
Bitterley
Ludlow
Shropshire SY8 3HZ

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Tel: 01584 890381
Email: angelgardens@sy83hz.fsnet.co.uk

Opening Times

Open: 21 March 2008 to 13 September 2008

Every FRIDAY & SATURDAY & BANK HOLIDAYS - 12.00 Noon - 5.00pm

ALSO at other times ALL YEAR to individuals, Groups or Parties by prior arrangement.

ALSO, Special openings please telephone for details or see website from time to time.

Variety of refreshments served in newly re-furbished Lakeside Pavilion Tea Rooms.

Admission

£4.00 Adult
£1.00 Children over 5
Children under 5 Free
Season Tickets £7.00

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