Local Attractions

We are situated in the lovely South Staffordshire countryside, adjacent to the Staffordshire and Worcestershire canals, and close to the historic Black Country in the West Midlands.

We have a wealth of visitor attractions on our doorstep, so numerous that it is impossible to showcase them all here. Below are our favourites, which you could easily combine with a visit to Ashwood Nurseries.

Arley Arboretum

Arley Arboretum is one of the oldest Arboretums in the UK. Tucked away in the lovely countryside of the Worcestershire and Shropshire borders near Bewdley, it boasts more than 300 species of trees in formal and informal plantings and gardens. The collection includes many rare and spectacular domestic and exotic trees. Nestling in the Severn Valley and overlooking the river, it has been growing and maturing in this idyllic setting for two centuries. Within walking distance of the Severn Valley Railway station at Arley, the sound of the steam locomotives often drifts through the arboretum. (Situated 8 miles from Ashwood Nurseries)
Visit website
Wightwick Manor

Wightwick Manor is a beautiful National Trust Victorian manor house built in the Arts and Crafts style and set in superb gardens. The stunning house interiors feature original wallpaper and fabrics by Arts and Crafts pioneer William Morris and Pre-Raphaelite stained glass, paintings and objets d'art. The 17 acres of gardens surrounding the manor are of particular interest; they feature terraces, woodland, and water pools, creating a colourful and attractive setting at almost any time of year. (Situated 6 miles from Ashwood Nurseries).
Visit website
Stone House Cottage Garden

A magical walled garden with arches, towers, and follies, home to unusual wall shrubs and spectacular climbing roses. Behind the hedges that divide the garden are wonderful borders, filled to bursting with colourful perennials and interspersed with many rare and unusual trees and shrubs that thrive thanks to the microclimate. A delightful and romantic garden created by plantswoman Louisa Arbuthnott and her husband, James. (Situated 8 miles from Ashwood Nurseries).
Visit website
Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway is a superb 16-mile (26km) heritage railway following for much of its length the course of the picturesque River Severn, linking Bridgnorth, Hampton Loade and Highley in Shropshire with Arley, Bewdley and Kidderminster in Worcestershire. Train services are predominantly hauled by steam locomotives; however, diesel traction is also sometimes used. (Kidderminster Station is situated 6 miles from Ashwood Nurseries)
Visit website