Broadward Hall, Shropshire

Much altered in the 19th century, Broadward Hall has a Regency Gothic appearance. A much earlier dwelling is recorded in a deed of the 1650s. 

In 1672, hearth tax records Broadward Hall had seven hearths - more than any other house in the area apart from Abcott Manor.

Broadward Hall estate is a site of special scientific interest. Visitors will tour the gardens and see the first stage of renovation of the Victorian walled garden, then visit the Victorian pump house, restored with a grant from DEFRA, and the site where a Bronze Age hoard was discovered in the mid-19th century (now in the British Museum). Those who are interested can visit the early 19th-century archery walk lined with giant sequoia trees. 

A collection of Phormium and various rare and important plants may be seen. Broadward Hall also holds the National Collection of Historic Hemerocallis (1959 -1979), which are planted in the walled garden. The plants that make up this important historic collection were bred by award winning hybridisers: Brummitt, Coe, Randall (active 1959-1979) and George Yeld (born 1845 in Herefordshire, died 1938). There are more than 100 cultivars creating a wonderful display. Many were relocated to Broadward from Waterperry Gardens during 2021. The owner serves on the committee and trustees of The British Hosta and Hemerocallis Society of which H.M. The King is Patron.

The nearby church of St Cuthbert's will be open, with a memorial to the Bayley family who lived at Broadward Hall in the 17th century.

Tickets £22 including afternoon tea served on the terrace or in the music room.

Why not combine this tour with a visit to The Lee, an Arts & Crafts house in nearby Knighton, which is open at 4.30pm on the same day? See https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thelee/1418014 for more information and to book.

Greeted or guided by the owner
Mostly wheelchair accessible
Garden tour only (tea in Music Room)