Discover Historic Gardens to Visit Across England, Scotland and Wales
Explore hundreds of historic gardens open to the public, including National Trust, English Heritage, Historic Houses and RHS gardens, as well as independently owned estates, charitable gardens and beautiful public parks. Whether you’re planning a day out or searching for seasonal highlights such as snowdrops, bluebells, roses or autumn colour, Visit Gardens helps you discover inspiring gardens throughout the year.
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Aberdour Castle and Gardens
Burntisland, Fife, KY3 0SL
The Tower at Aberdour Castle is the best preserved 12th century secular stone architecture in Scotland. Explore the Walled Garden, the series of terraces to the south and the 16th century dovecot, shaped as a beehive.
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Aberglasney
Llangathen, Carmarthenshire, SA32 8QH
Aberglasney is one of Wales's finest gardens. With its many different garden styles from the Elizabethan cloister garden, the productive kitchen garden, the rose garden to the sunken garden as well as the unique Ninfarium.
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Alnwick Garden
Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 1YU
Alnwick Garden is near Alnwick Castle in Northumberland. The brainchild of the present Duchess of Northumberland, it's a great day out for all the family.
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Anglesey Abbey
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB25 9EJ
The fabulous gardens at Anglesey Abbey near Cambridge were created by Lord Fairhaven in the 20th century. Covering over 100 acres, they include the Spring Garden, Monks Lawn, herbaceous borders and Winter Garden.
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Antony Garden
Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA
Antony is a beautiful Georgian House near Torpoint with views over the Lynher Estuary. The surrounding landscape was designed by Humphry Repton with recent additions to the garden including the Summer Garden and Knot Garden.
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Antony Woodland Garden
Torpoint, Cornwall, PL11 2QA
Antony Woodland Garden runs along the Lynher Estuary and is one of the most beautiful gardens in Cornwall. One of only four International Camellia Gardens of Excellence nationally with stunning magnolias, rhododendrons, wildflowers and sculpture.
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Arley Hall and Gardens
Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NA
Arley Hall near Northwich was designed in 1830s and is famous for its award-winning gardens. There is lots to enjoy especially the Walled Garden, the Rootery and the superb double herbaceous border.
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Arlington Court
Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 4LP
The gardens at Arlington Court near Barnstaple were laid out in the picturesque style. Explore the formal Victorian gardens with herbaceous borders or walk through the pleasure grounds to the lake.
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Arundel Castle
Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 9PA
Arundel Castle sits on a hill overlooking the town of Arundel. The glorious gardens feature herbaceous borders, tulips and roses with surprises around every corner.
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Arundells
Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 2EN
Arundells lies in the shadow of Salisbury Cathedral in the Close. Originally a medieval canonry, the property was bought by Sir Edward Heath in 1985. The two acre garden leads down to the river and includes sculptures, borders and mature trees including mulberry, magnolia, liquidamber and birch.
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Ascott House
Near Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire, LU7 0PR
Ascott House is a Jacobean half-timbered building near Leighton Buzzard. The stunning gardens were laid out in the 20th century and include a Sunken Garden, Lynn Garden and Dutch Garden.
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Athelhampton
Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 7LG
Athelhampton is a Tudor House near the historic town of Dorchester. The beautiful gardens are laid out in the Arts and Crafts style with enclosed vistas, garden buildings, ponds and terraces.
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