In Birmingham’s ‘secret spectacular garden’, ten minutes from the city centre

It’s hard to believe, as you walk through lush green archways in stretches of lawn, along shrub borders and a walled garden full of colorful flowers, that you’re only ten minutes from Birmingham city center when exploring Edgbaston. spectacular secret garden at Winterbourne House.

The special heritage attraction, an iconic Edwardian house where you can rummage through the rooms and explore the gardens before enjoying a cream tea overlooking the lawn, is accessible for just £8 (free for University of Birmingham staff and students and 6, £90 for concessions) . On a particularly sunny day, it could be one of the most gorgeous and underrated attractions in the entire city.

I visited on a dry day in May, just as the clouds were burning away and the spring sun was drenching the house and gardens in its glorious rays. This gallery will give you an insight into what it was like, but it’s something you have to experience for yourself, hear the hum of foraging bees, the songs of birds passing through the special and diverse trees and see the glint of darners as they zip through the bushes .

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For now, take a look at our gallery and note that there is so much we didn’t capture, including the interior of the house, the print media, the terrace where you can sit and drink a cream tea, and the bookstore! These, you’ll have to explore in person, as we’ve left you with some of the secrets for you to discover.

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