John’s Garden December Open Days

John’s Garden in December is a place of enchantment, peace and tranquillity, giving visitors a chance to reflect and to escape from the hustle and bustle of Christmas preparations.

The grass border shimmers in the pale Winter sun

The coloured stems or bark of birches, maples, cherries, dogwoods and scarlet willow shine like beacons while a magnificent collection of trees, conifers, evergreen shrubs and finely clipped topiary add colour, form and texture.

The canal meanders quietly through the garden and creates its own special atmosphere, sparkling on sunny days and misty and moody on cold dull days. It is the ideal setting for a stunning border of softly billowing grasses in shades of palest straw, cinnamon, bronze and silver.

Stone and metal sculptures enhance the mood while, throughout the garden, there are urns and patio pots imaginatively planted for winter colour.

About John’s Garden

John’s Garden’ is an eight acre private garden created by nursery owner John Massey VMH. Informal borders, island beds, woodland dells and a wildlife garden are set against the beautiful backdrop of the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal. Regarded as one of the finest private small gardens in the UK, it is a ‘plantsman’s garden’ that has an abundance of rare plants as well as many familiar favourites.

Essential information 

A pot planted for Winter colour

• DECEMBER 7th | 14th | 21st
  
• 10am-3pm (last entrance)
• Tickets are available to buy on the day (cash payment preferred)
• Pre-booking is not required
• Admission: £7.50 per person**
  
• Children under 12 are allowed free of charge.
• *All dates are weather permitting.

Additional information:

• The owner John Massey will be in the garden offering a free cup of warm mulled punch and a homemade mince pie to garden visitors.
• The wildlife garden will be open only if ground conditions permit.
• A delicious selection of freshly prepared food and drinks are available to purchase from the tea room  more
• In addition, in fine weather, hot drinks and light refreshments are available from the Ossbox servery
• We are sorry but picnics are not allowed in the garden.
• We regret that dogs are not allowed in John’s Garden.
• Toilet facilities are available adjacent to the gift shop.
• Sensible shoes are essential in damp conditions.

Supporting our Charity of the Year & The Adam Greathead Award**

Don’t miss:

Combine your visit with some Christmas shopping at its most relaxing…magical displays and a lovely choice of  Christmas trees, plants, gift ideas and festive decorations more

Looking beyond the terracotta urn to the canal

An atmosphere of magic and enchantment