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Mapperton Gardens Location map Beaminster, Dorset 1660s Jacobean manor features a fanciful Italianate garden, 17th century fishponds, and a modern orangery. House open to the public on a limited basis. Lovely countryside setting, walks. Beaminster, Dorset, England, DT8 3NR Location: 2 miles southeast of Beaminster Website: Mapperton Gardens Email: office@mapperton.com Phone: 01308 862 645 Fax: 01308 863 348 Photo Credit: Joanne Paul Details of Mapperton Gardens Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Marks Hall Arboretum and Garden Location map Coggeshall, Essex Country estate features trees and shrubs from around the world, grouped by continent. Coggeshall, Essex, England, CO6 1TG Location: north of Coggeshall on the A120 Website: Marks Hall Arboretum and Garden Email: enquiries@markshall.org.uk Phone: 01376 563 796 Fax: 01376 563 132 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Marwood Hill Location map Marwood, Devon Over 3000 different varieties of plants spread over 20 acres. Greenhouse collection of Antipodean plants, another of camellias. Willows, ferns, rock garden, walled gardens, climbing plants, alpines, bog plants. Best in: April-August. Barnstaple, Marwood, Devon, England, EX31 4EB Location: 4 m NW Barnstaple, off B3230 Website: Marwood Hill Email: info@marwoodhillgarden.co.uk Phone: 01271 342 528 Details of Marwood Hill Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Merriments Garden Location map Hurst Green, East Sussex A lovely modern garden covering 4 acres, with plants ranging from tropical to a gravel garden. Especially interesting is the 'Golden Border', brim full of yellow colour. Hawkhurst Road, Hurst Green, East Sussex, England, TN19 7RA Location: on A229 just off A21 Website: Merriments Garden Email: info@merriments.co.uk Phone: 01580 860 666 Fax: 01580 860 324 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Mill Dene Garden Location map Blockley, Gloucestershire Delightful 2 1/2 acre garden built upon a number of shallow terraces. The old mill pond has been incorporated into the design of the garden, which has been open to the public only since the early 1990s. Winter garden, chamomile lawn, wild garden. Moreton in Marsh, Blockley, Gloucestershire, England, GL56 9HU Website: Mill Dene Garden Email: info@milldenegarden.co.uk Phone: 01386 700 457 Fax: 01386 700 526 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Milton Lodge Gardens Location map Wells, Somerset Terraced garden dates from 1909. Established yew hedges, mixed borders, roses. 7-acre arboretum on the other side of the Old Bristol Road. Old Bristol Road, Wells, Somerset, England, BA5 3AQ Location: half mile N of Wells from A39 up Old Bristol Road Phone: 01749 672 168 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Milton Manor House Location map Milton, Oxfordshire Children will enjoy the garden Treehouse, woodland Stockade, and pony rides. There are two lovely lakes, walled gardens, and woodland walks. The atmosphere in the house is a shade less formal than in many stately homes, making for a pleasant visit for all. Abingdon, Milton, Oxfordshire, England, OX14 4EN Location: just off A34, 9 m S Oxford Website: Milton Manor House Phone: 0845 680 7103 Fax: 01235 862 321 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Minterne Gardens Location map Minterne Magna, Dorset Minterne Gardens form a horseshoe below the house which has been the home of the Churchill and Digby family for centuries. A chain of ponds, waterfalls and streams plays through the gardens, and as well as the water plants which might be expected here, the visitor will find Himalayan Rhododendrons, magnolias, hydrangeas, cherries, elms and maples. Spring bulbs and fine autumn colouring. Minterne Magna, Dorset, England, DT2 7AU Location: on the A352 Website: Minterne Gardens Email: enquiries@minterne.co.uk Phone: 01300 341 370 Fax: 01300 341 747 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Misarden Park Gardens Location map Stroud, Gloucestershire These gardens dating from the 17th century overlook the Golden Valley, and feature a yew topiary designed by Lutyens as well as double herbaceous borders, terraced lawns, parterre, walled garden and new summerhouse and rill. Roses, scented border. Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, GL6 7JA Location: 6 miles NW of Cirencester Phone: 01285 821 303 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Moggerhanger Park Location map Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire Originally landscaped by Humphrey Repton, the 33 acres of parkland surrounding Moggerhanger House retain many of their features, from the walled gardens to the ice house and woodland walks. Park Road, Moggerhanger, Bedfordshire, England, MK44 3RW Location: 6 miles E of Bedford off the A603 Website: Moggerhanger Park Email: enquiries@moggerhangerpark.com Phone: 01767 641 007 Fax: 01767 641 515 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Morden Hall Park Location map London, Greater London 125 acres of parkland with the River Wandle running through it. The park is criss-crossed with walks, and footbridges over the river. The park takes in meadows, wetlands, and waterways. In addition there is a very large (2000 plnts) rose garden, at its best from msay-September. Morden Hall Road, Morden, London, Greater London, England, SM4 5JD Website: Morden Hall Park Email: mordenhallpark@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 020 8545 6850 Fax: 020 8417 8091 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Morton Manor Location map Brading, Isle of Wight One of the finest gardens in the south of England, Morton Manor Gardens are set about a lovely Georgian manor. Year round colour with, Azaleas, Camelias, Magnolias, specimen trees, and much more. Brading, Isle of Wight, England, PO36 0EP Location: quarter mile West of the A3055 in Brading Email: mortonmanor-iow@amserver.com Phone: 01983 406 168 Fax: 01983 406 168 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Mottisfont Abbey Location map Mottisfont, Hampshire The National Collection of Roses calls the grounds of this 12th century abbey home. The estate includes Mottisfont village and surrounding farmland and woods. The park features the largest London plane tree in England, plus small formal gardens. Romsey, Mottisfont, Hampshire, England, SO51 0LP Location: 4.5 m N Romsey, off A3057 Website: Mottisfont Abbey Email: mottisfont@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01794 340 757 Fax: 01794 341 492 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Mottistone Manor Garden Location map Mottistone, Isle of Wight A garden noted for its colourful herbaceous borders, grassy terraces planted with fruit trees and its sea views. The 16th- and 17th-century manor house is tenanted. The house and garden lie at the heart of the Mottistone Estate, which offers delightful walks between the Downs and the coast. Hoxall Lane, Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, PO30 4ED Location: 2 m W Brighstone, on B3399 Website: Mottistone Manor Garden Email: mottistonemanor@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01983 741 302 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Mount Edgecumbe House and Country Park Location map Cremyll, Cornwall There are two distinct gardens surrounding the romantic Elizabethan manor of Mount Edgcumbe. The first is The Earl's Garden, featuring rare trees, an unusual shell grotoe, and a Victorian terrace overlooking Plymouth Sound. The second is a Formal Garden, in Italian, French, and English styles, with separate garden rooms featuring plants from New Zealand, and an American plantation. Torpoint, Cremyll, Cornwall, England, PL10 1HZ Location: 10 m W Plymouth via Torpoint Website: Mount Edgecumbe House and Country Park Email: mt.edgcumbe@plymouth.gov.uk Phone: 01752 822 236 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Mount Ephraim Gardens Location map Hernhill , Kent Nine acres of Edwardian gardens at the heart of an 800 acre estate surrounding an historic manor house. The garden features a 'MizMaze', or medieval labyrinth of hedges and colourful flowering plants. There is also a Japanese rock garden, water garden, rose garden, topiary, and the Snowdrop Bank, planted by Belgian refugees housed here during WWII. Faversham, Hernhill , Kent, England, ME13 9TX Location: off A2 or A299 Website: Mount Ephraim Gardens Email: info@mountephraimgardens.co.uk Phone: 01227 751 496 Fax: 01227 750 940 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Muncaster Castle Location map Ravenglass, Cumbria Scafell Pike, England's tallest peak, overlooks the grounds of Muncaster Castle, 77 acres of woodland gardens. Head out for the 3-hour wild walk, explore the Himalayan foothills (well, a botanic recreation of them in the Sino-Himalayan garden!) or visit the Owl Centre or the Meadow Vole maze. Ravenglass, Cumbria, England, CA18 1RQ Location: in Muncaster, just S of the A595 Website: Muncaster Castle Email: info@muncaster.co.uk Phone: 01229 717 614 Fax: 01229 717 010 Photo Credit: VisitCumbria Details of Muncaster Castle Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Myddelton House Gardens Location map London, Greater London Contained within the Lea Valley Park, Myddelton was the home of prolific gardener E. A. Bowles (1865 – 1954). Bowles spent decades creating the 4 acre gardens here, featuring many unusual varities of plants, such as the Bearded Iris. Bulls Cross, Enfield, London, Greater London, England, EN2 9HG Website: Myddelton House Gardens Phone: 01992 702 200 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ness Gardens Ness, Cheshire The botanic gardens of the University of Liverpool, sheltered by a belt of Lombardy poplars, oaks, and scotch pines from the winds of the Irish Sea, allowing year round interest. Best in: all year. Neston, Ness, Cheshire, England, Website: Ness Gardens Phone: 0151 353 0123 Fax: 0151 353 1004 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Newark Park Location map Ozleworth, Gloucestershire There are 700 acres of woodland garden surrounding the former Tudor hunting lodge of Newark Park. Trails lead past a lake, through peaceful woodland and open countryside. The Cotswold Way leads through the estate. Don't miss the snowdrops! Wotton-under-Edge, Ozleworth, Gloucestershire, England, GL12 7PZ Location: 1.5 miles East of Wotton-under-Edge on narrow lanes. Website: Newark Park Email: newarkpark@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01453 842 644 National Trust Photo Credit: David Ross / Britain Express Details of Newark Park - Photos of Newark Park Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Newby Hall Location map Ripon, Yorkshire Newby packs a lot of garden interest into 25 acres. Double herbaceous borders (among the longest in Europe) and yew hedges run down to the River Ure, forming the central axis off which are set formal Rose and Autumn gardens, a Victorian rock garden, and even a Tropical garden. Contemporary sculpture collection in woodland setting. Ripon, Yorkshire, England, HG4 5AE Location: 4 m SE Ripon, on B6265 Website: Newby Hall Phone: 01423 322 583 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Nunwell House and Gardens Location map Brading, Isle of Wight 5 acres of peaceful gardens set beside the Jacobean manor of Nunwell. Brading, Isle of Wight, England, PO36 0JQ Location: 1 m NW Brading Phone: 01983 407240 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Nymans Garden Location map Handcross, West Sussex Old fashioned roses in circular garden, wild and woodland areas, walled garden perennial and annual herbaceous plants. Best in: spring and summer. Haywards Heath, Handcross, West Sussex, England, RH17 6EB Location: on B2114 Website: Nymans Garden Email: nymans@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01444 405 250 Fax: 01444 405 254 National Trust Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Osborne House Location map East Cowes, Isle of Wight Formal Italianate terrace gardens, Victorian walled fruit and flower garden, wild flower meadow. The grounds contain a summerhouse, a museum, and a miniature fort and barracks, as well as the Swiss chalet where the royal children were educated. East Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, PO32 6JY Location: 1 m SE East Cowes, off A3021 Website: Osborne House Phone: 01983 200 022 Fax: 01983 297 281 English Heritage Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Osterley Park Location map London, Greater London There are formal gardens around the house at Osterley, designed by Robert Adam, and parkland carefully landscaped to look natural. Over 100 acres of countyside seclusion in the midst of urban London. Jersey Road, Isleworth, Hounslow, London, Greater London, England, TW7 4RB Website: Osterley Park Email: osterley@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 020 8232 5050 Fax: 020 8232 5080 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Overbeck's Museum and Garden Location map Sharpitor, Devon The sheltered seven acre garden is home to a range of subtropical plants. Wonderful views out over the estuary. Salcombe, Sharpitor, Devon, England, TQ8 8LW Website: Overbeck's Museum and Garden Email: overbecks@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01548 842 893 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Owl House Gardens Location map Lamberhurst, Kent A lovely 16th century cottage garden built by Maureen, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava. There is colour most of the year, with a woodland garden, pavillion garden, walled garden, Hydrangea Walk, water gardens, lily ponds, and much more. Tunbridge Wells, Lamberhurst, Kent, England, TN3 8LY Location: 1 m Lamberhurst off A21 Phone: 01892 890 230 Fax: 01892 891 222 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Owlpen Manor Location map Uley, Gloucestershire 17th century yews highlight the formal terraced gardens. Georgian mill pond, fed by seven springs. Uley, Gloucestershire, England, GL11 5BZ Location: 3 miles East of Dursley, off the B4066 Website: Owlpen Manor Email: sales@owlpen.com Phone: 01453 860 261 Fax: 01453 860 819 Photo Credit: David Ross / Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Oxburgh Hall Location map Oxborough, Norfolk A formal French pareterre is at the heart of these gardens surrounding a moated medieval manor. There is also a walled garden and kitchen garden, and enjoyable woodland walks. Oxborough, Norfolk, England, PE33 9PS Location: 7 m SW Swaffham Website: Oxburgh Hall Email: oxburghhall@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01366 328 258 Fax: 01366 328 066 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Oxford Botanic Garden Location map Oxford, Oxfordshire The oldest botanical garden in England, founded in 1621. Modern greenhouses replace those built in 1670. Rock garden, rose garden, herbaceous beds, clematis. Rose Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, OX1 4AZ Location: opposite Magdalen College Website: Oxford Botanic Garden Email: postmaster@obg.ox.ac.uk Phone: 01865 286 690 Fax: 01865 286 693 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Oxford Botanic Garden Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Painshill Park Location map Cobham, Surrey A restored 18th century landscape park beside the River Mole, designed by the Hon.Charles Hamilton. Hamilton was inspired by his 'Grand Tour' of Europe to create a picturesque pleasure park providing visitors with 'living pictures', including a cascade, a waterwheel, a Temple of Bacchus, a Gothic tower, a triumphal Roman arch, and a ruined abbey, among other fanciful follies. Portsmouth Road, Cobham, Surrey, England, KT11 1JE Location: W of Cobham on A245 Website: Painshill Park Email: info@painshill.co.uk Phone: 01932 868 113 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Painswick Rococo Garden Location map Painswick, Gloucestershire Come for the snowdrops in this 18th century valley garden, and then come again for the summer displays, woodland walks, and stunning views. Formal kitchen gardens and maze, charming buildings. Painswick, Gloucestershire, England, GL6 6TH Location: half mile NW of village on B4073 Website: Painswick Rococo Garden Email: info@rococogarden.co.uk Phone: 01452 813 204 Fax: 01452 814 888 Photo Credit: David Ross / Britain Express Details of Painswick Rococo Garden - Photos of Painswick Rococo Garden Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Parham Location map Storrington, West Sussex A 4-acre walled garden graces the ancient deerpark of this Elizabethan manor house. You will also find a lake, a maze, and even a historic wendy house. Lovely flower arrangements throughout the house. Pulborough, Storrington, West Sussex, England, RH20 4HS Location: 4 m SE Pulborough, off A283 Website: Parham Email: enquiries@parhaminsussex.co.uk Phone: 01903 742 021 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Pashley Manor Gardens Location map Ticehurst, East Sussex A former winner of the Christies Garden of the Year award, Pashley Manor Garden is a very traditional cuntry house garden surrounding a Grade i listed Tudor manor. Gravel and turf paths and terraces wind through delightful plantings, with excellent views over the nearby valleys. Wadhurst, Ticehurst, East Sussex, England, TN5 7HE Location: on B2099, off A21 Website: Pashley Manor Gardens Email: info@pashleymanorgardens.com Phone: 01580 200 888 Fax: 01580 200 102 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Peckover House Location map Wisbech, Cambridgeshire A Victorian garden divided by walls, with a conservatory, ferns, orangery, and hardy palms. Summer house, roses, herbaceous borders. Best in: all year. Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, England, PE13 1JR Location: on B1441 Website: Peckover House Email: peckover@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01945 583 463 Fax: 01945 583 463 National Trust Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Peckover House Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Pencarrow House Location map Bodmin, Cornwall The lovely Palladian manor of Pencarrow House is surrounded by 50 acres of parkland, woods, and formal gardens, with peaceful walks on a network of footpaths. In the woodland is a mysterious Celtic cross. Bodmin, Cornwall, England, PL30 3AG Location: 4 m NW Bodmin, on A389 Website: Pencarrow House Email: info@pencarrow.co.uk Phone: 01208 841 369 Fax: 01208 841 369 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Pencarrow House - Photos of Pencarrow House Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Penshurst Place Location map Penshurst, Kent Formal gardens surround this seat of the powerful Sidney family, begun in 1340. Hall with central hearth, stone staircase, long gallery. Penshurst, Kent, England, TN11 8DG Location: 3 m SW Tonbridge, on B2176 Website: Penshurst Place Email: enquiries@penshurstplace.com Phone: 01892 870 307 Fax: 01892 870 866 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Peto Garden Location map Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire Award-winning Grade I early 20th century hillside garden at Ilford Manor, beside the River Frome. Statuary, colonnade, cloister and formal terraces set the tone for this Italianate garden, with its grand views out over the Wiltshire countryside. Ilford Manor, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, England, BA15 2BA Location: half a mile SW of Bradford-on-Avon, on the B3109 Website: Peto Garden Email: info@ifordmanor.co.uk Phone: 01225 863 146 Fax: 01225 862 364 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Pine Lodge Gardens Location map Holmbush, Cornwall A fabulous 30 acre Oriental garden in the heart of Cornwall. A real horticultural delight, with over 6000 species of plants carefully labelled and presented with an eye to the unusual. Included among many other delights are a woodland garden, arboretum, pinetum, and a Japanese garden. Cuddra, St Austell, Holmbush, Cornwall, England, PL25 3RQ Location: on A390 between Holmbush and Tregrehan Website: Pine Lodge Gardens Email: office@pinelodgegardens.co.uk Phone: 01726 73500 Fax: 01726 77370 Photo Credit: Pine Lodge Gardens Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Polesden Lacey Location map Great Bookham, Surrey Walk through the landscaped grounds at Polesden Lacey, enjoy the roses, and the fine views across the North Downs. Dorking, Great Bookham, Surrey, England, RH5 6BD Location: 5 m NW Dorking, off A246 Website: Polesden Lacey Email: polesdenlacey@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01372 452 048 Fax: 01372 452 023 National Trust Photo Credit: Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Powderham Castle Location map Kenton, Devon The grounds of Powderham Castle on the River Exe have been developed with the family in mind. The green deer park, studded with mature trees, is the setting for a steam railway, and Jousting Knights have been known to entertain visitors. More traditionally, you will find roses, a national collection of Dianthus, and a delightful springtime woodland garden. There is also a childrens secret garden, and Timmy Two the tortoise (successor to Timothy the first, who was reputedly the world's oldest tortoise at the time of his demise in 2004). Exeter, Kenton, Devon, England, EX6 8JQ Location: 8 m SE Exeter, off A379 Website: Powderham Castle Email: castle@powderham.co.uk Phone: 01626 890 243 Fax: 01626 890 729 Details of Powderham Castle Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Prebendal Manor Location map Nassington, Northamptonshire The gardens at Prebendal are the largest (at 6 acres) recreated 13th-15th century gardens in Europe. Late May to early July is the best time to visit. Peterborough, Nassington, Northamptonshire, England, PE8 6QG Location: 9 m W Peterborough, off A47 Website: Prebendal Manor Email: info@prebendal-manor.co.uk Phone: 01780 782 575 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Prior Park Landscape Garden Location map Bath, Somerset Alexander Pope and 'Capability' Brown were instrumental in designing this 18th century landscape garden close to Bath city centre. A series of lakes follow the green valley; of special note is the Palladian bridge. Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, Somerset, England, BA2 5AH Location: as there is no car park, use bus service from city centre or follow Bath Skyline circuit walk Website: Prior Park Landscape Garden Email: priorpark@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01225 833 422 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Queen Eleanor's Garden Location map Winchester, Hampshire Tucked neatly in a narrow space behind the Great Hall of Winchester Castle is a quiet gem, Queen Eleanor's Gardens. This peaceful oasis is an accurate recreation of an early medieval garden, complete with many features that would have been present during the 13th century, and all the plants are known to have been grown in that period. Winchester Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, England, SO23 8PJ Location: city centre, SE Westgate archway Website: Queen Eleanor's Garden Email: the.great.hall@hants.gov.uk Phone: 01962 846 476 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Queen Eleanor's Garden Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ragley Hall Location map Alcester, Warwickshire Begun in 1680 by Robert Hooke, with later contributions by James Wyatt and James Gibbs. The interior is largely Rococo, with notable Chippendale mirrors, and a Great Hall in Baroque style. Alcester, Warwickshire, England, B49 5NJ Location: 2 m SW Alcester, on A435 Website: Ragley Hall Email: ragley@ragleyhall.com Phone: 01789 762 090 Fax: 01789 762 091 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Ragley Hall Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Ramster Gardens Location map Ramster, Surrey A 20 acre garden featuring flowering shrubs, Ramster was created at the turn of the 20th century. There is colour year round under a canopy of oak and larch. The garden features woodland walks, a bog garden, and a collection of hybrid rhododendron among other horticultural treats. Chiddingfold, Ramster, Surrey, England, GU8 4SN Location: 1.5 m S Chiddingfold, on A283 Website: Ramster Gardens Email: info@ramsterweddings.co.uk Phone: 01428 654 167 Fax: 01428 658 345 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Renishaw Hall Location map Renishaw, Derbyshire Italianate gardens of 8 acres plus nature and lakeside walks in 300 acres woodland, museums, galleries and gallery cafe. Sheffield, Renishaw, Derbyshire, England, S21 3WB Location: on the A6135 Website: Renishaw Hall Email: info2@renishaw-hall.co.uk Phone: 01246 432 310 Fax: 01246 430 760 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Renishaw Hall Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Location map Harrogate, Yorkshire Of particular interest in this 58-acre garden run by the Royal Horticultural Society is the Gardens through Time section which commemorates the society's bicentennial. The visitor is led through a 200-year series historical garden styles from Regency to modern. And of course there are roses, mixed borders, and a lovely streamside garden as well as a kitchen garden. Crag Lane, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, HG3 1QB Location: off the B6162, 1.5 miles west of city centre Website: RHS Garden Harlow Carr Email: harlowcarr@rhs.org.uk Phone: 01423 565 418 Fax: 01423 530 663 Photo Credit: RHS Garden Harlow Carr Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

RHS Garden Hyde Hall Location map Rettendon, Essex 24-acre garden donated to the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993. National Collection of Viburnum. A special focus here is the use of plants and techniques suited to arid areas, as this is one of the driest spots in Britain! Hyde Hall, Westerns Approach, Rettendon, Essex, England, CM3 8AT Location: SE of Chelmsford, off the A130 Website: RHS Garden Hyde Hall Email: hydehall@rhs.org.uk Phone: 01245 400 256 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rievaulx Terrace and Temples Location map Helmsley, Yorkshire A small Georgian landscape garden in lovely Ryedale, featuring a long, grassy terrace with a classical Ionic temple facing a Tuscan temple at the other end. The Ionic Temple has a superb painted ceiling depicting scenes from Greek myths. Rievaulx Terrace overlooks the remains of medieval Rievaulx Abbey on the floor of the valley below. Rievaulx, Helmsley, Yorkshire, England, YO62 5LJ Location: A few miles north west of Helmsley on the B1257. The Moors Bus has regular seasonal service from Helmsley. Website: Rievaulx Terrace and Temples Email: rievaulxterrace@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01439 798340 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Roman Garden Chester, Cheshire The "Roman Garden" monicker is something of a misnomer. Certainly there is no indication that a garden existed on this site near Newgate during Roman times. The garden space was, in fact, assembled in 1949 from bits and pieces of Roman artifacts found throughout Chester. The gardens contain Roman columns and a "hypocaust" or underfloor heating system. The gardens were remodeled in 2000 to provide access to the River Dee. Interpretive panels tell the story of Roman Chester and the garden site. Little St John Street, Chester, Cheshire, England, Location: just outside the city walls, SE of the city Website: Roman Garden Email: landscape@chester.gov.uk Phone: 01244 402 397 Fax: 01244 310 071 Details of Roman Garden Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rosemoor Garden Location map Great Torrington, Devon 3500 varieties, including over 100 dogwoods and hollies. Scree garden, alpines, arboretum, water and bog plants. Regional centre for the Royal Horticultural Society. Visitor's centre. Great Torrington, Devon, England, EX38 8AT Location: 1 m SE Great Torrington, on A3124 Website: Rosemoor Garden Email: rosemooradmin@rhs.org.uk Phone: 01805 624 067 Details of Rosemoor Garden Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Rousham House and Garden Location map Rousham, Oxfordshire One of the fitrst true landscape gardens in England, Rousham set the tone for much of the landscape gardening fervour that so marks English country house design. The gardens were largely the work of William Kent 1685-1748), and is remarkably unaltered from Kent's original design. Steeple Aston, Rousham, Oxfordshire, England, OX25 4QX Location: 7 m W Bicester, off B4030 Website: Rousham House and Garden Phone: 01869 347 110 Fax: 01869 347 110 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Details of Rousham House and Garden - Photos of Rousham House and Garden Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Runnymede Egham, Surrey Attractive meadows, grassland, and woodland along the banks of the Thames, Runnymede is the site where King John was forced to sign the Magna Carta in 1215. The remains of the 12th century priory of Ankerwycke can be seen across the river, and nearby is the Ankerwycke Yew, thought to be over 200 years old. Here are memorials to John F Kennedy and one erected by the American Bar Association to commemorate the significance of the Magna Carta. A network of footpaths cover the site. Egham, Surrey, England, Location: 2 m W Runnymede Bridge, S side of A308, junction 13 of M25 Website: Runnymede Email: runnymede@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01784 432 891 Fax: 01784 479 007 National Trust Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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