Arley Arboretum & Garden, Worcestershire

Itinerary

One of the oldest arboretums in Britain, Arley is home to over 300 species of trees from around the world.

See the carefully restored Italian Garden, with its formal planting, white wisteria, grand water features, temple and dovecote, which come together to make this peaceful walled garden a very special place within the arboretum.

After the muted colours of winter, the arboretum is transformed in spring. A riot of reds, pinks and blues make up a spectacular display of rhododendrons and azaleas. Discover magnolia blooms and huge camellia bushes. Take in the scent that is only found in a bluebell wood. In the herbaceous borders alliums, tradescantia, aconites and peonies are in flower.

Refreshments

The charming Garden Tearoom serves a selection of homemade cakes and biscuits, homemade soup and light lunches along with freshly prepared sandwiches and ploughman’s boards.

Enjoy delicious barista coffee, tea and hot chocolate, or a glass of wine from the Halfpenny Green wine estate. If you feel like treating yourself book Afternoon tea in advance, via the Arley website.

You are welcome to bring your own picnic to eat at the dedicated tables in the Arboretum.

Travel arrangements

Departing Ellesmere at 09.00 and Shrewsbury at 10.00. Arriving back in Shrewsbury at 16.00 and 17.00 at Ellesmere.

All timings are provisional and will be confirmed 7-days before travel and are dependent upon traffic on the day.

We have an ‘All Weather Policy’ which means the tour will go ahead come rain or shine unless the Met Office announces it is unsafe to travel.

Booking your place

The tour price is £70 per person.

Non-refundable deposit £30 per person payable on booking. Full payment is due 10 weeks before departure.

Includes return coach travel with Lakeside Coaches. Entry into Arely Arboretum and Garden and tour with head gardener. Free time in the garden.

Accessibility & Mobility Information

There are various hard standing paths around the Arboretum which are pushchair and wheelchair friendly. The Garden Tea Room is pushchair and wheelchair accessible, and we have disability toilets and baby changing facilities.

Contact the garden via Email – arboretumandtearoom@arleyestate.co.uk or phone 01299 861 368 (option 1) for further information.

Arley Arboretum & Garden, Worcestershire

Tour Information

Are you ready for a day out in a beautiful spring garden? If yes, join us for Wisteria’s first visit to Arley Arboretum and Garden. This calm, peaceful haven is completely enchanting with masses of camelia bushes and bluebells throughout the woodland. No wonder it is our first day trip of 2026!

Included in the Tour

£70 per person

Itinerary

Travel arrangements

Booking your place