Family fun at The Weir Garden

Visitors enjoying the snow at The Weir — Family exploring the riverside garden | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Take a stroll next to the river, do some wildlife spotting, let of some steam in the natural play area, and play a game of hide and seek in nature's playground.

Christmas search and seek

Every day the property is open until 5 January 10am to 4pm.

Explore the tranquil setting of The Weir Garden on a Search and Seek family trail adventure.

Take a festive stroll along the riverside and walled gardens with our Christmas Search and Seek Trail. Scattered throughout the trail, you'll find beautifully adorned pots brimming with seasonal magic. Discover each pot uniquely decorated with cheerful Santa scenes, candy canes and snowy sledges.

Purchase a trail sheet for £3 from the visitor reception to discover the festive pots and take part in the facts and questions along the way. Trail includes a prize (normal admission applies).

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Exploring in nature

Unwind as you make you way around the weaving pathways, spot the 1920s features such as the boathouse and rockery, listen to the bubbling river as you look for birds and mammals and enjoy the seasonal delights of the walled garden.

The riverside garden and walled garden are ten acres altogether, so make for a lovely family stroll. The garden is built onto the banks of the Wye so is not really suitable for pushchairs due to tree roots and steps, but little legs will be fine wandering around with a little extra help.

ather holding a baby laughs while walking beside a small child holding a map. In the background, frost and winter trees cover the Weir Garden. — What will you discover at The Weir Garden? | © Gabriella Karney

Play

The play area is a great spot also let off some steam. Climb aboard the secret tree house and exploring the trees. Spot creepy crawlies in the wild garden and find all the colours of the rainbow in the rockery.

There’s no better place to spend a day, having good old fashioned fun. Maybe play hide and seek or see what you can spot under rocks together. There’s no age limit to spending good quality time together, bring your camera and make memories that will last a lifetime.

The National Trust’s ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾' is a great way to try some self-led activities in the garden. Print or download the list here and discover what fun activities you can try whilst here.

Facilities

There are no catering facilities or shop at The Weir but ample spots to sit and eat a picnic. The WCs are located at the top of the riverside garden and include baby changing facilities.