Gardens to visit in Gloucestershire
A guide to Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds of England, highlighting attractions, history, and visitor information.
In addition to the listings here for individual gardens, the Gloucestershire Gardens website lists details of the National Gardens Scheme Gardens Open for Charity in Gloucestershire, with information on over 90 private gardens open to visitors through the NGS each year.
A lovely Arts and Crafts style garden by Rosemary Verey, surrounds a 17th century manor house. Note: Barnsley House is now operating as a private luxury hotel and restaurant. Garden visits can be arranged by prior contact. more...
Barnsley,
Cirencester,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL7 5EE
The largest and most extensive private collection of trees and shrubs in Britain. The arboretum shares space in Batsford Park with the Cotswold Falconry Centre. more...
Batsford Park,
Moreton in Marsh,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL56 9QB
A delightful Cotswold garden covering 3 acres. The setting is lovely, and includes a 16th century tithe barn that can be visited. HHA/Christie's Garden of the Year 2006. more...
Bourton-on-the-Hill,
Moreton in Marsh,
Cotswolds,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL56 9AE
Very much a family enterprise, Cerney combines the best of the formal aspects of the traditional country house garden with a gloriously organic approach. Working kitchen garden and orchard, culinary and medicinal herb garden, wild flower bank, woodlands and park all set around the walled garden.
Cerney Lodge,
North Cerney,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL7 7BX
A quiet 14 acre garden in a secluded corner of the Cotswolds, Eastleach House Garden is a hidden treasure. There are 3 distinct garden sections. The first is the Rill Garden, arranged about a quiet stream running down a gentle slope, with curving paths lined by box hedges. The garden runs down to a striking row of nine Sorbus trees at the bottom. At the top there are plantings of colourful irises.
Eastleach,
Cirencester,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL7 3NW
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
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. more...
Hidcote Bartrim,
Chipping Camden,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL55 6LR
Next-door-neighbour to the more well-known Hidcote, this 20th century garden is blessed with colour and an informal atmosphere. Sunken garden with bulbs best in spring, roses peak in June and July. Large hydrangea, Japanese maples, bluebell wood. Don't see Hidcote and miss Kiftsgate! Best in: spring and early summer. more...
Chipping Camden,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL55 6LN
An Arts and Crafts style garden surrounding the stately home of Lydney Park, the home of Viscount Bledisloe. In the grounds are the remains of a Roman encampment. more...
Lydney,
Gloucestershire,
England, GL15 6BU
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
This magnificent hotel, set in 30 acres of glorious parkland and the setting for one of Britain's finest Arboretums with some 300 rare and protected trees, has been created from a splendid Grade II Victorian Gothic mansion. Tortworth Court stands on the Cotswold Edge, a dramatic escarpment, which falls away … more >>
Exuding an elegant charm the Ramada Bristol North, The Grange hotel is set in 18 acres of tranquil gardens. The unique setting of the 19th century hotel offers guests a peaceful country manor retreat within easy reach of the vibrant buzz of the city. Just 5 miles from … more >>
