Perry & Phillips Rose Garden

The Perry & Phillips Rose Garden sits just outside Bridgnorth and is exactly what it says on the tin - a proper collection of roses in various stages of bloom depending on the season. You wander through beds of hybrid teas, floribundas, and old-fashioned varieties, most of which are clearly labelled so you're not just staring at pink flowers wondering what they are.

It's the sort of place that appeals instantly to keen gardeners and anyone with a soft spot for roses, though honestly, if you're not particularly interested in plants, an hour here might test your patience. The garden isn't vast, and there's not much beyond the roses themselves - no café, no shop, no clever garden design tricks to distract you. That said, the walking is gentle and the air smells lovely when things are flowering properly.

Timing matters. Visit in June or July when the roses are at their best, not October when half of them are looking rather sorry for themselves. Spring's promising but not the main event. The garden appears to operate on a casual basis - check ahead with Bridgnorth visitor information for opening hours and whether there's an entry fee, as details are thin on the ground.

For a park holiday at Park Grange Holidays or Stanmore Hall Touring Park, this works as a relaxed morning outing rather than a full day's entertainment. Pair it with a walk along the Severn or a poke around Bridgnorth town centre to make a proper half-day of it.