are a delight to behold. In April there is be a lavish and colourful display of 50 different varieties of tulips, 4,000 in total. There are large tree ferns near the rhododendron, azalea and camellia dell. Cross the stream by the turf bridge and you will come to the African Hut.
You will find numerous original sculptures, letter carvings and ornamentation; see if you can find the wood elves in the trees and the lead gnome by his tree house. There is a traditional gothic shaped rose garden, a Mediterranean garden with small olive grove, the cutting garden with enclosed fruit cage.
Catherine Jago has won gold, silver and bronze medals for her courtyard gardens and you will discover many of the features she used in the grounds. The gardens are a mixture of traditional and contemporary, sympathetic to the main house.
is a 16th century, timber framed black and white house with square shaped panels but is not open to the public.
An 18th century red brick, slightly French looking building is open for you to look around and there will be a short talk on Spring Bulbs in the Cider Room.
Also available is a plethora of gardening items for sale - from garden clogs to wasp catchers to sporks to cucumber straighteners. Take a look at the Shop page on our website for more information on what's in store.
With 5 acres to play with the gardens comprise of a number of features to tempt you, yet each one can exist in its own right as an individual smaller garden providing inspiration and beauty.
Black and white herbaceous garden
Long shrub border site of old moat in which there is a stunning catalpa tree
Arboretum with some novel classical statuary
Turf mounds from which the Malvern Hills can be seen
Vineyard, orchard, orangery and vinehouse containing dessert grape vines
Kitchen garden and huge compost area
Courtyard garden with selection of unusual conifers
Many parts of the garden are accessible to wheelchair users, subject to weather conditions.
The stream and other elements of the garden make it only suitable to older children or those under adult supervision.
Ploughman’s lunches, teas, and parking will be available at the Lady Emily Hall.
The home-made lunches and teas will be provided by Herefordshire Growing Point (HGP) at the Village Hall.
HGP encourages and assists people who are unable to manage traditional methods of growing plants to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of horticultural activities. Individual needs are met through utilising several alternative gardening techniques together with various tools and accessories.
Visit their website is www.growingpoint.org.uk for more information.
Parking will be available just a short walk away at the Lady Emily Community Hall. While you are there stop for a drink and a bite to eat.
A small amount of parking is available for wheelchair users just in front of the house.
The entrance fee is £5 (children are free when accompanied by an adult).
These Charity events are in aid of NGS Charities.
Proceeds from the teas on 5th April - in aid of Herefordshire Growing Point.
Proceeds from the teas on 13th September - in aid of St Michael's Hospice.
On foot from Lady Emily's Community Hall. Turn left out of the community hall and follow the road until you get to the pedestrian entrance. Someone will be there to take your entrance fee.
For directions to Tarrington please see below.
Tarrington is 7 miles west of Ledbury and approximately 25 minutes from the M5. It is about 10-15 minutes from Hereford City.
From Ledbury follow the signs for Hereford. On entering the village of Tarrington turn left immediately before the Tarrington Arms Pub. Follow the until you come to Lady Emily's Community Hall.
From Hereford take the right turning just past the Tarrington Arms Pub. Follow the road until you come to the Community Hall.
We would ask that when leaving you would exit Lady Emily's Community Hall by turning right and following the road round until you come to the main Ledbury Road. Turn Right again to go to Ledbury and left for Hereford.
Thank you for your co-operation and we hope you have a marvelous day!
If you would like more details or information please do not hesitate to call Catherine Jago Tel: 01432 262 827