The Laskett
A uniquely autobiographical garden inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement.
Admission price
- Adult: £12.00
- Adult with Gift Aid: £14.40
- Adult with Perennial membership: Free
- Gardeners' World 2 for 1: £12.00
Opening times today
- All services closed today.
Getting here
- Laskett Lane
Much Birch
Herefordshire
HR2 8HZ
Gardeners' World 2 for 1 with a valid membership card.
Your admission includes a beautifully illustrated plan and the use of an audio guide narrated by Sir Roy Strong CH.
Groups (6+) are welcome by prior arrangement.
A uniquely autobiographical garden inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement.
Be inspired by The Laskett’s year-round garden that brings a biographical celebration of the arts to the Herefordshire countryside. This remarkable garden that never stands still sets a moving scene for special events, aesthetic tours and the exclusive Laskett picnic.
Sir Roy Strong gifted The Laskett to Perennial in 2021 to help people in horticulture. Created with his late wife Julia Trevelyan Oman, every part has a story to tell of the love of a very happy marriage and the creative landmarks of their lives.
The Laskett gallery
Plan your trip
VISIT ESSENTIALS
Opening times for
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On 9 May the garden will be closed due to our small team of staff and volunteers being at RHS Malvern Spring Festival.
For full details please see events below.
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Open
Partially Open
Closed
Facilities
- On Site Parking
- Toilets
- Gift Shop
- Cafe
- Plants Sales
- Toilets
Accessibility
Please be aware that The Laskett’s uneven surfaces, grassed areas, narrow paths and gravel walkways make it unsuitable for wheelchair access, but work is underway to make it more accessible.
- Wheelchair Access
Please be advised the garden can be difficult for visitors who are solely reliant on a wheelchair - please see above for specific garden details.
The companion of a disabled visitor is admitted free of charge. - Assistance Dogs
To help us preserve its charm, the garden only allows assistance dogs.
We are sorry we can’t admit family dogs or other pets.
Eating
We invite you to enjoy tea and cake or a Laskett picnic on your visit.
- Tea room
Enjoy tea, coffee and delicious cakes in our tea room.
- Picnics
Treat yourself to an afternoon tea style picnic including freshly made sandwiches and scones with sweet and savoury nibbles accompanied by The Laskett Apple Juice.
Please note: a minimum of 48 hours notice is required for all picnics.
Unfortunately picnics will be unavailable on the 20 and 21 April and 14, 16, 21 and 23 May - Opening times
Our tea room in open during garden open hours.
Tuesday
10:00 - 16:30Thursday
10:00 - 16:30
Shopping
Once you’ve toured the garden visit our fabulous gift shop stocked with seasonal cards, stationery and gifts for garden. We also have plants on sale for you to take home.
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Gift shop
Our gift shop sells a wide selection of Sir Roy Strong’s books and a range of gifts that are exclusive to The Laskett including specially commissioned tin picnic plates, greeting and postcards, coasters & tea towels.
Check out our range of The Laskett inspired gifts, new for the 2024 season.
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Plant sales
Treat yourself from a range of plants available.
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Online shop
You can also shop our full range of hundreds of cards and gifts in our online shop.
Picnics at The Laskett
Treat yourself to a delicious picnic on your visit to The Laskett.
The history of The Laskett
Created from a bare field the gardens have continued to evolve since 1974.
Volunteer at The Laskett
When you volunteer, you’ll join a group of wonderful people who want to make a difference in the world.
Book your visit
To ensure your visit is as enjoyable as possible, we ask that you please book your visit and picnic in advance. Groups (6+) are welcome by prior arrangement. Please call 01432 805454 or email thelaskett@perennial.org.uk. We look forward to welcoming you.
Book your visit and picnicHow to travel to The Laskett
Address
Much Birch
Herefordshire
HR2 8HZ
Driving
We are located on Laskett Lane, a single track road off the A49 between Kingsthorne and Harewood End.
Public Transport
Bus 33 from either Ross-on-Wye or Hereford stops at the end of Laskett Lane. We are approximately a 5 minute walk from the bus stop.
Events at The Laskett
RHS Malvern Spring Festival
Experience our stunning show garden - a springtime masterpiece - with Perennial’s The Laskett during the RHS Malvern Spring Festival.
Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcester, WR13 6NW
- 9th May 2024
- 09:00 - 18:00
- £15.85 - £40.85
h.art at The Laskett
This is our first year taking part in h.art and we're delighted to welcome Artist in Residence Clair Hodgson back to The Laskett for her second season.
The Laskett, Laskett Lane, Much Birch, HR2 8HZ
- 9th September 2024
- 10:30 - 17:00
h.art at The Laskett
This is our first year taking part in h.art and we're delighted to welcome Artist in Residence Clair Hodgson back to The Laskett for her second season.
The Laskett, Laskett Lane, Much Birch, HR2 8HZ
- 11th September 2024
- 10:30 - 17:00
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