Set in a Humphry Repton landscape the garden at Rode is best known for the snowdrops in February. From April onwards the ‘wild garden’ is ablaze with fine rhododendrons and azaleas with a ground cover of bluebells, daffodils and lily of the valley. The formal garden, designed by William Nesfield in 1860, is at its best from the beginning of June when the large walled kitchen garden is a feature, also, with an abundance of vegetables, fruit and flowers including world record gooseberries. The Hall, which contains a fine collection of furniture and porcelain, is open on Wednesdays and Bank Holiday Mondays during the summer.

Rode Hall, Scholar Green, near Stoke-on-Trent ST7 3QP
Telephone 01270 873237 or 882961
richard.wilbra@btconnect.com
www.rodehall.co.uk

Opening times
1 April - 30 September, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Bank Holidays 2 - 5pm. Also for Snowdrops: 2 February - 2 March daily (except Mondays) 12noon - 4pm. The gardens will also be open on the first Saturday of each month at the time of the Rode Hall Farmers’ Market.

Admission charges
Adults £3.00, Seniors £2.50, Children 12 and under free, 13 - 18 years £2.50.