Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens

Castle Bromwich Hall Gardens is a walled baroque garden in Solihull featuring over 600 plant species from the 1600s and 1700s, arranged across ten acres with formal zones separated by walls and hedges. The site contains ornamental spaces, a working kitchen garden, multiple terraces, and a pond area, all laid out in symmetrical patterns.

The Bridgeman family acquired the property in 1657 and reshaped the gardens according to late 1600s baroque ideals. The site was later extensively restored based on historical records and plans to recover its original design.

The site shows how gardens were designed and arranged during the 1600s, with symmetric paths and planting areas that remain visible to visitors today. The Holly Maze reflects the garden fashions that wealthy families of the period copied from royal estates.

The gardens open Wednesday through Sunday, and a small courtyard cafe serves homemade cakes and local snacks for visitors. Wear sturdy shoes as paved paths and gravel walkways can become slippery when wet.

The kitchen garden follows design principles from gardener Batty Langley, making it a rare example of this specific historical cultivation method. Visitors can see how vegetables and herbs are grown today according to plans that are 300 years old.

Location: Solihull

Website: http://castlebromwichhallgardens.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.50590,-1.79222

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:22