Kindly sponsored by Radbournes
Sunday 12th July | 11am – 4pm
Step into two neighbouring gardens nestled on the gentle eastern slopes of Orcop Hill, where contrasting styles come together to offer beauty.
Explore the Beauty and Wildness of The Poplands & Harp Cottage
Just feet apart yet wonderfully distinct, these two gardens each offer their own unique atmosphere. The Poplands is a mature and thoughtfully planted garden, rich with colour and texture. Water features, flower-filled borders, and an ethereal grasses border create a calm and welcoming space. Orchard beds showcase a hosta collection, while extensive salvias and agapanthas thrive throughout the garden.
Recent additions include a well-stocked polytunnel, flourishing vegetable beds, and insect-friendly wildflower areas. The garden also plays an important role as a sanctuary and release site for rescued hedgehogs, adding to its sense of purpose and care.
In contrast, The Harp Garden is wild, quirky, and full of surprises. Spanning over an acre and developed over the past 20 years, it combines areas of woodland with more than a hundred trees and a series of enclosed gardens, each with its own shape and character. There are many inviting places to sit, rest, and reflect, all while enjoying sweeping views east towards the Malvern Hills, May Hill, the Forest of Dean, and St Weonards.
Together, these gardens offer a rich blend of cultivated beauty and untamed charm.
Discover the Charm
Wander at your own pace through two very different yet complementary gardens and appreciate the subtle touches of nature at every turn. Treat yourself to delicious homemade cakes and a cup of tea, available for purchase from St Michael’s Hospice. A wonderful outing for all ages. With free parking in an adjacent field, it’s the perfect outing for garden lovers and families alike.
Please note: unfortunately, these gardens are not wheelchair accessible and no dogs are allowed.
Entrance: One way from the A466, please look out for Hospice signage.
Where
The Poplands
& Harp Cottage,
St Weonards,
HR2 8PL
When
Sunday 12th July
11am – 4pm
Price
Pre-booked Adults: £6.00
On the day Adults: £7.50
Under 16s: Free
Additional info
Parking available
Not wheelchair accessible
No dogs are allowed
Join us at The Poplands & Harp Cottage
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Pre bookings close Friday 10th July
Unable to join us on this date or looking for more?
Why not explore the full range of wonderful gardens awaiting you in our Open Gardens 2026 Programme!
Open Gardens Sponsors:
Thank you Radbournes
For sand, gravel, stone, decorative aggregates, ready mix concrete, concrete pumping, screeds, top soils, woodbarks, sleepers and everything else you’ll ever need… Think Radbournes. We supply a huge range of garden, landscaping and construction products at the most competitive prices to 1000s of satisfied trade and DIY customers across the UK.
To find out how we can help you just contact us or call in, we’re always here to offer advice or a quote.
Photo Gallery
Photography and video will be taken at this event!
We love capturing all the special moments and sharing them with our wonderful supporters! These images may be used for promotional purposes, in future publications, presentations, and across our digital and social media channels for up to five years after the event.
If you’d prefer not to be in any photos, simply let a member of the St Michael’s Hospice team know, and they’ll ensure you’re not included in any images used.
Our staff will be easy to spot, wearing badges and high-vis vests marked “Press & Media Team.”
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