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Contact Details
- Weston-Under-Lizard
- Shifnal
- Shropshire
- TF11 8LE
- Tel: 01952 852100
- Email: enquiries@weston-park.com
- Website: www.weston-park.com
Description
Weston Park, the magnificent 17th Century stately home on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border is set within over 1000 acres of parkland, incorporating formal gardens, enchanting woodland, idyllic lakes and follies.
At the heart of 1,000 acres of picturesque wooded parkland, the magnificent 17th Century house at Weston Park has always offered a warm welcome to visitors throughout the centuries.
This family home of the Earls of Bradford has enchanted, enthralled and entertained, with a remarkable history waiting to be discovered. It is a history that stretches from the Domesday Book to the present day. It includes great artists and craftsmen, inspired collectors, sporting triumphs and natural history, family stories of laughter and also tears, facinating historical figures, Prime Ministers and Presidents.
Today this most entertaining family home is held in trust for the nation by the Weston Park foundation, a charitable which continues to assure a warm welcome to Weston. Open to the public as a visitoir attraction or perfect for private occasions, Weston Park offers more than just beautiful gardens, architecture and history, it is available for business meetings, team building events, corporate hospitality, weddings, product launches, private parties, conference centre facilities and activity days.
We offer an unforgettable venue, appealing to young and old. Weston Park hosts a calendar of events in the House, Stables and Park throughout the year including the V Festival, Horse Trails, Park walks, outdoor performances and dining occassions in the House to name a few.
New for 2009 - Granary Farm Shop & Gallery
The 1767 Granary building on the Weston Park estate has been restored and is now a Farm Shop and Gallery.
Featuring over 30 local suppliers, the Granary has an in-house Butchery and has all you need whether shopping for essentials or want to pick up some fantastic local produce.
The in-house Butchery sells locally reared meat, award-winning sausages, dry-cured bacon and homemade pies. The shop also features local cheeses including Mr Moyden’s from Newport, Shropshire and a great range of local beers, ciders, fruit and vegetables, salad items, speciality bread, eggs and milk.
The Gallery will feature changing exhibitions all year round from fine and contemporary art to photography and sculpture.
The Granary Farm Shop and Gallery is open all year round and is free to enter.
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Directions
Weston Park is situated on the A5 at Weston-under-Lizard, just 30 minutes from central Birmingham, three miles off the M54 junction 3 and eight miles off the M6 junction 12. You can also reach Weston via the M6 Toll Road, junction 11A.
Prices
| Type | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | £5.00 | Admission to house £3.00 |
| Child | £3.00 | Admission to house £2.50 |
| Family | £20.00 | Admission to house included |
| Concession | - | - |
Opening Times
| Day | 23rd May 2010 - 6th September 2010 |
|---|---|
| Monday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday(s) | 11:00 - 18:00 |
Disclaimer
The details displayed on this page are correct at the time of publication however, Shropshire Tourism would like to advise all visitors to check prices & opening times with the venue prior to traveling in case of changes that might have occured since the publication of this page. Whilst Shropshire Tourism endeavours to ensure that the information on this site is correct, no warranty, express or implied, is given as to its accuracy and Shropshire Tourism does not accept any liability for error or omission. The directions above are for planning purposes only and should be used alongside a general roadmap or satnav system. Variables such as road/construction works, traffic, weather conditions etc may cause alterations to the route.
