A lovely garden surrounding a moated medieval manor house. The gardens at Mannington are wonderfully varied, with a special emphasis on classical and modern roses. A special exhibit traces the history of rose development over the centuries. The gardens are part of the Mannington Estate, owned by Lord and Lady Walpole, who also own Wolterton Park, near Erpingham.
Norwich,
Norfolk,
England,
NR11 7BB
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
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.
Marwood,
Barnstaple,
Devon,
England,
EX31 4EB
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
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.
Blockley,
Moreton in Marsh,
Gloucestershire,
England,
GL56 9HU
An attractive Georgian townhouse in the centre of the historic town of Richmond, surrounded by an award-winning walled garden. The house was built in the early 18th century, and boasts an interior furnished with antiques. The gardens stretch behind the house, offering views to Swaledale and the Cleveland Hills.
Richmond,
Yorkshire,
England,
DL10 4JN
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
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.
Milton,
Abingdon,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX14 4EN
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
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
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
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 plants) rose garden, at its best from May-September.
Morden Hall Road,
Morden London,
Greater London,
England,
SM4 5JD
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
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.
Mottisfont,
Romsey,
Hampshire,
England,
SO51 0LP
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
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.
Cremyll,
Torpoint,
Cornwall,
England,
PL10 1HZ
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.
Hernhill ,
Faversham,
Kent,
England,
ME13 9TX
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
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 varieties of plants, such as the Bearded Iris.
Bulls Cross,
Enfield London,
Greater London,
England,
EN2 9HG
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.
Ness,
Neston,
Cheshire,
England
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!
Ozleworth,
Wotton-under-Edge,
Gloucestershire,
England,
GL12 7PZ
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
Old fashioned roses in circular garden, wild and woodland areas, walled garden perennial and annual herbaceous plants. Best in: spring and summer.
Handcross,
Haywards Heath,
West Sussex,
England,
RH17 6EB
Old Thatch is a two-acre series of gardens, including informal, traditional and modern. There are beautiful palettes of colour, stunning grasses and vistas through roses, clematis and lavender. Old Thatch dates back to the 16th century and is also the former home of Enid Blyton. The thatched cottage (not open) is listed and delicious teas are served in the old stables which, according to Enid Blyton, contains secret treasures!
Coldmoorholme Lane,
Bourne End,
Buckinghamshire,
England,
SL8 5PS
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
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
The sheltered seven acre garden is home to a range of subtropical plants. Wonderful views out over the estuary.
Sharpitor,
Salcombe,
Devon,
England,
TQ8 8LW
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.
Lamberhurst,
Tunbridge Wells,
Kent,
England,
TN3 8LY
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
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
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
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
'One of the finest gardens in England', and a former winner of the Christies Garden of the Year award, Pashley Manor Garden is a very traditional country 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. Pashley is a romantic garden, with iinnovative planting schemes including old trees, springs, fountains, and other water features.
Ticehurst,
Wadhurst,
East Sussex,
England,
TN5 7HE
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
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
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
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
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,
Holmbush,
St Austell,
Cornwall,
England,
PL25 3RQ
A Grade-II listed landscape garden covering 30 acres of gorgeous Yorkshire countryside near Follifoot in Nidderdale. The scenic beauty of Plumpton Rocks has attracted many artists over the years, including JMW Turner, who painted it as his first commission in oils in about 1798.
Wetherby Road,
Plumpton Knaresborough,
Yorkshire,
England,
HG5 8NA
Walk through the landscaped grounds at Polesden Lacey, enjoy the roses, and the fine views across the North Downs.
Great Bookham,
Dorking,
Surrey,
England,
RH5 6BD
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).
Kenton,
Exeter,
Devon,
England,
EX6 8JQ
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.
Nassington,
Peterborough,
Northamptonshire,
England,
PE8 6QG
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
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
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
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.
Ramster,
Chiddingfold,
Surrey,
England,
GU8 4SN
Attractive gardens surrounding a Georgian house. The gardens at Raveningham were laid out over a century ago, and specialise in rare and unusual shrubs and herbaceous plants. Raveningham is the family home of the Bacon family, and the gardens were planted by the current owner's mother some 50 years ago.
The Estate Office,
Raveningham Norwich,
Norfolk,
England,
NR14 6NS
Italianate gardens of 8 acres plus nature and lakeside walks in 300 acres woodland, museums, galleries and gallery cafe.
Renishaw,
Sheffield,
Derbyshire,
England,
S21 3WB
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
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
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
A hillside garden set below a historic manor house. The house has been the home of the Rogers family since 1840, and family members guide visitors around the garden (and the house for pre-booked groups).
Sevenoaks,
Kent,
England,
TN15 0RR
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
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
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.
Rousham,
Steeple Aston,
Oxfordshire,
England,
OX25 4QX
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
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