131 acres of beautiful gardens, including a mix of woodland nature trails, water gardens, and a secluded broad. The highlight of the gardens is is collection of candelabra primulas, best seen in May. The gardens are arguably at their best in late Autumn, when Fall colours at at their best.
School Road,
South Walsham,
East Anglia,
Norfolk,
England,
NR13 6DZ
Fascinatingly diverse gardens surrounding a 17th century mansion. Victorian pleasure grounds with a Georgian orangery, many specimen trees, walled garden a superb woodland trails to enjoy. Also see the kitchen garden laid out around a pond.
Felbrigg,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
England
Former English "Garden of the Year" surrounds the one-time Cistercian abbey. Bog garden, Asiatic plants, shrubbery, rock garden, arboretum, kitchen garden, mature trees, statues strewn gracefully about wide lawns. See Forde Abbey in the Historic Houses section.
Chard,
Somerset,
England,
TA20 4LU
Working museum of the four generations of Page blacksmiths who operated the forge from 1811 until 1983. Garden is dedicated to the culture of such plants as would have been grown in the 19th century, and houses an unusual bee shelter.
High Street,
Much Hadham,
Hertfordshire,
England,
SG10 6BS
The residence of the Bishops of London, Fulham Palace houses a museum set in riverside gardens which were renowned in the 17th century and are still lovely today, with a knot garden of herbs, and specimen trees.
Bishop's Avenue,
London,
Greater London,
England,
SW6 6EA
An informal modern garden set around a 16th century cottage. There is ample botanical interest at all seasons of the year, with a lakeside walk, heather garden, and Summer and Winter flowering trees and shrubs.
School Lane,
Minstead,
Lyndhurst,
Hampshire,
England,
SO43 7GL
The Sunday Express posed the question: "Is this the best garden in Britain?" and while you are sure to have your own opinion on that one, you are also sure to appreciate the naturalistic plantings of the eight-acre garden of The Garden House, where a 16th century vicarage tower stands in a terraced walled garden, and the seasons variously offer crocuses, maples, and rhododendrons.
Buckland Monachorum,
Yelverton,
Devon,
England,
PL20 7LQ
Gardens surrounding an old manor house set between the Brendon and Quantock Hills; features a bog garden, butterfly garden, scent garden, herb garden, fish pond, shrub roses, perrenials, and a secret garden with a white theme.
Tolland,
Lydeard St Lawrence,
Nr Taunton,
Somerset,
England,
TA4 3PN
Outside Gadsworth Hall are remnants of the Elizabethan pleasure grounds which once extended to 30 acres. Included in those grounds are the remains of the Tudor tilting ground. In July and August the hall hosts regular outdoor theatre events.
Church Lane,
Gawsworth,
Macclesfield,
Cheshire,
England,
SK11 9RN
In counterpoint to the period rooms of the Geffrye museum, the grounds contain a series of period gardens as well as a walled herb garden.
136 Kingsland Road,
Shoreditch London,
Greater London,
England,
E2 8EA
Attraction Type:
Museum Heritage Rating:? Location: 1 m N Liverpool St
Website:Geffrye Museum Email:info@geffrye-museum.org.uk Phone: 020 7739 9893
Fax: 020 7729 5647
Location
map Nearest station: Old Street - 0.6 miles (straight line) - Zone: 1
A superb 18th cenrtury landscape garden in a lovely wooded setting on the outskirts of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. At the centre of the garden is a striking three storey chapel. Gibside is the family home of the Bowes-Lyons family. The garens cover 400 acres of lawns, parkland, and woodland, carefullty arranged to provide sweeping vistas and surprise views punctuated with classical follies.
nr Rowlands Gill,
Burnopfield Newcastle-upon-Tyne ,
Tyne and Wear,
England,
NE16 6BG
A subtropical garden set above the Helston estuary. Exotic flowers, shrubs, and trees flourish in this sheltered valley location. The massive laurel maze is a sure hit with younger visitors!
Durgan,
Mawnan Smith,
Cornwall,
England,
TR11 5JZ
Chocolateer Noel Goddard Terry left behind a legacy that delights the senses as much as some of his edible creations. Goddards Garden is a small beacon of colour on the outskirts of the city of York, close to the famous race course. The garden includes a variety of distinct areas, including floral terraces, ponds, and rock gardens.
27 Tadcaster Road,
York,
Yorkshire,
England,
YO24 1GG
Lovely formal and informal gardens surrounding a Jacobean manor. There is much variety here, including an 18th century walled garden, Italianate garden, formal topiary, and a wild garden. Best in: Spring, for daffodils and wildflowers in the Wild Garden.
Godinton Lane,
Ashford,
Kent,
England,
TN23 3BP
11 acres of gardens surrounding the Grade II listed 17th c. Goldsborough Hall (not open to the public), laid out in a formal style in the 1750s by Richard Woods. Princess Mary made her home here in the 1920s and 30s, and the house and grounds owe much of their present aura to her. The gardens were first opened under the NGS by Princess Mary, in 1928, and the tradition continues to this day. The bulbs are splendid, including 50,000 daffodils along the quarter mile Lime Tree Walk; the Walk was planted by Royalty in the 1920s (see the plaques on the trees). There are two 120-foot herbaceous borders which are showy from June right through November, as well as a lavender-lined rose garden, and Japanese cherry trees given to Princess Mary by the Emperor of Japan as a wedding gift.
A well-restored modern garden offering a mix of formal and informal interest. The main features are the three-roomed walled garden, with arched views to the parish church, the woodland garden, with winding paths beside a tranquil pool, and the formal parterre with views out over open parkland. In addition there is an arboretum and Gravel Garden.
Goodnestone Park,
Goodnestone,
Wingham,
Kent,
England,
CT3 1PL
Victorian garden set in beautiful parkland. Flowering shrubs, azaleas, and rhododendrons, plus a formal rose garden. Best in: spring.
Newby Bridge,
Cumbria,
England,
LA12 8BA
A real plantsman's paradise, with great seasonal interest packd into 7 acres of formal and informal gardens. A feature of Great Comp are the 'ruins', follies which blend into the gardens and provide a focal point for the hardy and near -hardy plants which are the gardens main feature.
Comp Lane,
Platt,
Borough Green,
Kent,
England,
TN15 8QS
A series of wonderful gardens arranged around an historic 15th century house. Within the gardens are a sunken garden, wonderful topiary, a famous long border, rose gardens, and a flower/vegetable garden, all with wild flowers sprinkled thoughout. The gardens at Great Dixter were the work of one man; Christopher Lloyd, who spent his life developing a garden of varied interest that draws visitors from across the globe. Best in: spring.
Dixter Road,
Northiam,
Rye,
East Sussex,
England,
TN31 6PH
One of the finest Arts and Crafts gardens in Europe grace the grounds of this Elizabethan house in the heart of Windsor Forest. The house is now a hotel, but the gardens remain for all to enjoy, bordered on three sides by a Saxon moat. The gardens are designed to imitate the effect of a Persian carpet, with intricate formal patterns. At the centre is the Drake Sundial, which dates to 1589 and is owned by the descendants of Sir Francis Drake. There is a turf amphitheate cut into the hillside, and a sunken rose garden to enjoy.
Stroude Road,
Egham,
Surrey,
England,
TW20 9UR
A 12 acre garden on a sloping site above a tributary of the River Lune. The garden is arranged in a series of terraces below the historic Gothic style house of Gresgarth Hall.
Caton,
Lancaster,
Lancashire,
England,
LA2 9NB
Walled gardens, old fashioned roses and wisteria against the backdrop of this ruined 14th century house. Maze, peony beds, kitchen garden, nut avenue.
Rotherfield Greys,
Henley-on-Thames,
Oxfordshire,
England,
RG9 4PG
There is a whole 3,000-acre park at Grimsthorpe to explore, in the company of a herd of red deer. Head off on foot or by bicycle, or in the company of a guide on a minibus tour. Mature woodlands, lakes, modern ornamental vegetable garden and orchard, parterres, topiary.
Bourne,
Lincolnshire,
England,
PE10 0NB
A peaceful formal gardens, laid out in the 17th century. There are a wealth of things to see at Groombridge; here you will find a knot garden, white rose garden, oriental garden, peacock garden, herbaceous borders, and a secret garden, all laid out in separate garden rooms.
Groombridge,
Tunbridge Wells,
Kent,
England,
TN3 9QG
A walled manor garden located beside the parish church of East Haddon village. The garden is primarily a showcase fpr Haddonstone garden ornaments (classical planters, statuary, birdbaths, and the like) but makes for an enjoyable visit in its own right.
The Forge House,
Church Lane East Haddon,
Northamptonshire,
England,
NN6 8DB
Formal topiary and herbaceous borders act as the setting for a fine Tudor manor. There is a secret garden and Italianate garden, plus a sub-tropical plant house and garden centre.
Bourne Road,
Bexley,
Kent,
England,
DA5 1PQ
Formal 17th century gardens. Avenues of hornbeam, gravel terraces, box and cotton lavender parterres, even replicas of 17th century garden furniture.
Ham Street,
Richmond upon Thames London,
Greater London,
England,
TW10 7RS
All too frequently confused with Hampton Court Palace near London, Hampton Court Castle & Garden is a historic 15th century castle on the banks of the River Lugg in rural Herefordshire. The first manor at Hampton Court was built by Sir Rowland Lenthall in 1427. Lenthall received a grant from Henry VI to fortify the manor in 1434.
Hope-under-Dinmore,
Leominster,
Herefordshire,
England,
HR6 0PN
A mix of garden styles surrounding the former royal palace. Features include the Great Vine (planted 1796), a popular hedge maze (1690 replanting of an even older design), pond gardens with bedding plants, a recreation of a Tudor knot garden, fountain gardens, a wilderness garden, laburnum walk, and rose garden, The annual flower show is extremely popular. Allow plenty of time. Best in: spring for wilderness garden, May for the laburnam walk.
London,
Greater London,
England,
KT8 9AU
A secluded Cotswold garden, yet not far from the city of Bristol. Hanham Court is a country manor, featuring a historic house, parish church with a medieval tithe barn, and an attractive duck pond, all standing beside the remains of a medieval abbey.
Hanham Abbots,
Gloucestershire,
England,
BS15 3NT
Look for the Whiteface Woodland sheep and Longhorn cattle in the country park, or enjoy a quiet stroll through the walled courtyards which enclose formal gardens, orchard, and herb garden.
Doe Lea,
Chesterfield,
Derbyshire,
England,
S44 5QJ
A wooded garden set around a secluded walled garden. Hare Hill is noted for its flowering azalea and rhododendrons, and is home to the national collection of holly. Visitors will enjoy walks through the parkland surrounding the garden, and can extend walks to reach Alderley Edge.
Over Alderley,
Macclesfield,
Cheshire,
England,
SK10 4QB
Attraction Type:
Garden Heritage Rating:? Location:Seasonal opening. Check National Trust website for details.The garden is located between Macclesfield and Alderley Edge off the B5087.
Lancelot 'Capability' Brown was responsible for influencing the form of the landscaped grounds of Harwood House; there is much to enjoy, from the formal parterre and archery border near the house, to the rock garden and walled garden which fringe the lake. The Bird Garden houses over a hundred species of threatened and exotic birds.
Harewood,
Leeds,
Yorkshire,
England,
LS17 9LQ
Since the 1950s the grounds of the 12th century Hartland Abbey have been cleared, restored and replanted. Victorian fernery, woodland gardens, bog garden, 'Ladies' woodland walk, secret walled gardens. Large glasshouses. Longer walks lead to the Cove and spectacular coastal scenery.
Hartland,
Bideford,
Devon,
England,
EX39 6DT
Originally planted by John Tradescant the Elder to a design by Robert Cecil. Huge double anemone, knot gardens, wilderness and scented gardens. Best in: times when the private East garden is open, as it contains many varieties of rare plants.
Hatfield,
Hertfordshire,
England,
AL9 5NQ
Carolinean Heale House (not open to the public) sheltered Charles II in 1651. Award-winning gardens start the year off with fantastic displays of snowdrops and aconites; in June the roses come into their own. Japanese tea house set in water garden. Walled kitchen garden.
Heale House,
Middle Woodford,
Salisbury,
Wiltshire,
England,
SP4 6NT
A Saxon moat surrounds an historic garden of great variety. Withn the bounds of the moat are a Victorian parterre of box edged with colourful borders. There is an Elizabethan walled kitchen garden and herbaceous borders, with herb and rose gardens to enjoy. Beyond the formal gardens is open parkland, sprinkled with ancient oaks, through which deer wander.
Helmingham Estate Office,
Helmingham Stowmarket,
Suffolk,
England,
IP14 6EF
A 70 acre garden in the Welsh Marches, with views west to the Black Mountains. Hergest is a creation of three generations of keen gardeners from the Banks family. Between them, the Banks's have created a pleasing garden featuring over 5,000 rare and unusual trees and shrubs.
Hergest Croft Estate Office,
Ridgebourne Road Kington,
Herefordshire,
England,
HR5 3EG
This delightful Edwardian garden is the happy result of a collaboration by Sir Edwin Luytens and Gertrude Jekyll; the earlier 40-acre Georgian landscape garden, in which these formal gardens sit, was created by Copelstone Warre Bampfylde. Woodland walks, temple, waterfalls, and breathtaking views across the vale of Taunton.
Cheddon Fitzpaine,
Taunton,
Somerset,
England,
TA2 8LG
Anne Boleyn's moated castle home provides the historical backdrop for the formal gardens established by William Astor in 1904. Italian garden with classical statuary, grottoes, pergola, rhododendron walk, Anne Boleyn's walk and orchard, a hedge maze and more. Best in: All year.
Hever,
Edenbridge,
Kent,
England,
TN8 7NG
One of the truly great English gardens, created by Major Lawrence Johnston as a series of outdoor "rooms", each with its own character, separated by hedges and walls. Rare trees and shrubs, herbaceous borders. Best in: year round.
Hidcote Bartrim,
Chipping Camden,
Gloucestershire,
England,
GL55 6LR
Huge cedars grace the parklands designed by 'Capability Brown'. Walled gardens, Victorian yew walks, orangery and fernery.
Highclere Park,
Newbury,
Berkshire,
England,
RG20 9RN
A lovely, peaceful garden tucked away on high downland, with views out to sea. Highdown is a secluded haven for garden lovers, a real horticulturalist's delight. So many rare and unusual varirties flourish at Highdown that the entire garden has been declared a national collection. Best in: Spring and early summer.
Littlehampton Road,
Worthing,
West Sussex,
England,
BN12 6PG
166 acres containing over 40,000 plants from all over the world. Well labelled scree, heather, bog, and herbaceous gardens.
Jermyns Lane,
Ampfield,
Romsey,
Hampshire,
England,
SO51 0QA
It is rare that a stately home is the result of a single man's vision, but Hinton Ampner house and the lovely gardens that surround it are very much the result of one man's passion for Georgian style. Ralph Dutton (1898-1985) grew up in the Victorian pile fashioned by his grandfather from an earlier 18th century house. That house, in turn, was built on the site of a Tudor manor first leased by Dutton's ancestor, Sir Thomas Stewkley in 1597.
Bramdean,
Alresford,
Hampshire,
England,
SO24 0LA
Good collection of trees surround the historic moated house. Grass walks, bog garden, holly hedges, bulbs and old roses.
Blyth,
Worksop,
Nottinghamshire,
England,
S81 0TY
Two south-facing acres with plantings inspired by natural plant communities, with an emphasis on season-long vibrant colour. RHs garden with events throughout the summer.
Sampford Peverell,
Tiverton,
Devon,
England,
EX16 7EN
Often overlooked by visitors flocking to see Althorp is the neighbouring historic house and garden of Holdenby. Holdenby was built by Sir Christopher Hatton as a suitable residence to entertain Elizabeth I and her retinue. Hatton was a great favourite of Elizabeth - she called him 'her lyddes' (eyelids) while Robert Devereux, Earl of Essex, was 'her eyes'.
Holdenby,
Northamptonshire,
England,
NN6 8DJ
An attractive mix of formal and informal gardens, Hole Park features formal gardens near the house with clipped yew hedges outlining a series of garden rooms. There is much of interest, including a wrought iron gatesail, a fountain, egg pond, and a walled rose garden. The informal gardens offer agnificent Spring flowers, woodland walks, heathers, and rhododendron banks.
Rolvenden,
Kent,
England,
TN17 4JB
Run by the Lakeland Horticultural Society. Walled kitchen garden, rock garden, ord, heathers, winter flowering shrubs and alpines. Holehird is home to three national collections - astilbe, polystichum, and hydrangea.
Patterdale Road,
Windermere,
Cumbria,
England,
LA23 1NP
200 year old parkland, offering woodland walks, and formal gardens. Specimens are well labeled. Here you will find rose gardens, azaleas, rhododendron, and spring bulbs.
Cark-in-Cartmel,
Grange-over-Sands,
Cumbria,
England,
LA11 7PL
Superb parkland laid out by William Kent with later contributions by Capability Brown and Humphrey Repton. Rare trees and shrubs including holm oaks. Formal walled gardens near the house surround a fountain, but the formality son gives way to lovely wooded walks. Famous for bluebells in spring.
Wells-next-the-Sea,
Norfolk,
England,
NR23 1AB
16 acres of formal and natural landscaping complements the Horniman Museum of ethnography. Rose and sunken gardens; animal enclosures; views out over London.
100 London Road,
Forest Hill London,
Greater London,
England,
SE23 3PQ
Attraction Type:
Museum Heritage Rating:? Location: on South Circular Road (A205); 5 min walk from Forest Hill Station
Website:Horniman Museum and Gardens Phone: 020 8699 1872
Fax: 020 8291 5506
Location
map Nearest station: New Cross Gate - 2.6 miles (straight line) - Zone: 2
A delightful mix of formal and informal gardens beside the River Test. Here you will find imaginative topiary, including a dragon, chalk walled garden, woodlands walks to a secluded grotto, an orchid house, riverside walks, and lovely herbaceous borders. The gardens provide a setting for the 18th century Gothic cottage of Houghton Lodge.
Houghton,
Stockbridge,
Hampshire,
England,
SO20 6LQ
A lovely 15 acre garden on the edge of the Norfolk Broads, combining both formal and informal garden areas. The gardens are built around a Regency mansion (not open to the public) built by Humphrey Repton. Among the garden areas is a walled garden (known as the Spider Garden after the design of the wrought iron gates that give access to the enclosure), knot garden laburnum arch, kitchen garden, Clematis Walk, woodland walk, and a water garden.
Wroxham,
Norfolk,
England,
NR12 8RJ
There are beautiful walks through the park and Chiltern woodlands surrounding the home of Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli, and the garden is a recreation of the colourful design of his wife, Mary Anne.
High Wycombe,
Buckinghamshire,
England,
HP14 4LA
The grounds of Hutton-in-the-Forest contain a classical array of terraces, topiary, walled garden, and dovecote. Fine specimen trees make a woodland stroll a pleasure.
Penrith,
Lake District,
Cumbria,
England,
CA11 9TH
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