Friends of Whinfell Quarry Garden

23/05/2026

Still plenty of rhododendron out in the garden. Blue poppies, primulas and roses just started to join in! Thanks to Richard Barnes for these stunning pictures.

Fancy a look yourselves? Why not check us out this long weekend ☀️🌳

22/05/2026

16/05/2026

A fantastic working morning followed by our AGM. Boarders mulched, paths edged and a new bench with a brilliant view over the garden.

The garden is looking absolutely stunning is the sunshine! Why not pay us a visit this next week and check it out for yourself?

03/05/2026

We couldn’t agree more The Star, Sheffield😄! Why not come check us out this long weekend?

22/03/2026

What a beautiful morning for our third working morning of the year. Thanks once again to all of our amazing volunteers (even the feathered ones who follow us around)

The recent sunshine has certainly encouraged the garden the start blooming; we can’t wait for the summer!

16/03/2026

We couldn’t agree more The University of Sheffield! Why not check us out this weekend?

You can also join us this Saturday for our working morning. Tools and refreshments provided!

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22/02/2026

We’ve recently featured in the Ramblers Walk Magazine!

Thanks to the Sheffield 20s and 30s Walking group for the heads up.

15/02/2026

After a very wet winter, there are signs of spring emerging in the garden. Fancy seeing these this weekend? Why not pop into our second working morning of the year on Saturday 21st at 9:30am.

Thanks to Richard Barnes for these excellent photos!

22/12/2025

Access information and 2026 working days:

Access Information:

The gardens are open 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

The gardens are located approximately 4 miles southwest of Sheffield city centre on Ecclesall Road South (A625). The entrance is on the crescent located at Whirlow Bridge/Limb Lane (S11 9QA).

From Sheffield use bus 65 to Buxton, bus 81/82 to Dore, or bus 271/272 to Castleton. Get off at Whirlow Bridge. To visit the garden by train alight at Dore and Totley station. Follow the Sheffield Round Walk through Ecclesall Woods and you will reach the garden after one and half miles.

The historic nature of the site and the sloping landscape mean that not all spaces are fully accessible. Paths may be uneven and there are steps on some paths.

Please note there are no public toilets on site.

2026 working days:

We are pleased to announce our 2026 working days below. Tools and refreshments provided, we look forward to seeing you there!

16/12/2025