National Willow Bed Trail

We have been busy collating all the data from those that told us they grow willow in the UK and would like to host a visit for our National willow bed trail. You will see a map below of all those that have offered to take part. I think you’ll agree there is quite a nice spread of willow growers around the UK. These range from very small plots up to an acre. If you would like to visit a willow grower in your area then please get in touch with them. All their details are shown below the map.

We hope those that are interested in willow growing and possibly growing your own will go along and support these members.

England

Alison Walling, Lincoln, Date – 1st July 2023, 1 acre & 40 varieties

Sue Kirk, Peterborough, Date – Anytime with notice, 2 x willow beds

Susi Mulligan, Louth, Date – 26 August 2023, 1/4 acre & 5 varieties

Danny Manning, Eastbourne, Contact to visit

Clare Shilvock, Warwickshire, Contact to visit

Richard Thomason, Westhope College, Contact to visit

Cecilia Talbot, Cornwall, Contact to visit, non commercial varieties

Julie Gurr, East Sussex, Date – 29 July 2023 11am – 4pm,

Brigit Graham, Hereford, Date – 18 June 2023

Julie Livesey, Lancashire, Date – Visit midweek

Jacqui Rolls, Hampshire, Contact to visit, 250 plants

Jenny Crisp, Hereford, Contact to visit

Scotland

Carol Graham, Argyll, Contact to visit, 15 varieties

Wales

Helen McLean, North Wales, Contact to visit, Willow maze

Justine Burgess, West Wales, Contact to visit, Wales National Collection

Sarah Hatton, Caerphilly, Contact to visit, 6500 plants & 26 varieties

Clare Revera, North Pembrokeshire, Contact to visit

Anna Stickland, Gower, Date – Late June/early July – message for details

Janet Sampson, Deeside, Contact to visit, 13 varieties