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Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens - established in 1765 the gardens contain many of the rarest exotic plants from all over the world. Open all year. Occasional special events including summertime concerts. Abbotsbury, Near Weymouth, Dorset. Telephone +44 (0)1305 871387
Barrington Court Garden - an enchanting formal garden. Including the Rose, Lily, Iris and White Garden. Seasonal produce from the walled Kitchen Garden is used in the restaurant. Varied opening times, from March to October. Barrington, Somerset. Telephone +44 (0)460 241938
Becky Falls - 750' (250m) above the sea, high on Dartmoor lies an ancient secluded wooded valley with waterfalls tumbling over huge granite rock carved out of the earth millions of years ago. Open daily Easter to 31 October and winter weekends @ Manaton, Near Bovey Tracy, Devon, Telephone +44(0)1647 221259 Fax +44(0)1647 221555 www.BeckyFalls.com
Blenheim Palace - Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill with magificent grounds landscaped by Capability Brown. Open all year at Woodstock, Near Oxford, Oxfordshire.
Chiswick House - garden and internationally renowned Camellia House. Many of the Camellia date back to the early years of Queen Victoria. Open all year 08.30 to dusk. Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London.
Drummond Castle Gardens - Scotland's most important formal gardens are among the finest in Europe. The upper terraces offer stunning views and overlook a magnificent parterre celebrating the saltire, the three rivers of Perthshire and the famous multicomplex sundial by John Milne. Open Easter weekend and daily from 1 May 31 October @ Crieff, Perthshire. Telephone +44 (0)1764 681257
East Lambrook Manor - a Grade 1 Listed Garden. Peace and tranquility provide an inspirational atmosphere in this heavily planted garden that feature many rare plants. Open all year @ East Lambrook, South Petherton, Somerset. Telephone +44 (0)1460 240328 Fax +44 (0)1460 242344 East Lambrook
Forde Abbey - 30 acres of gardens surrounding a medieval abbey. A spectacular 'bog garden' is the setting for drifts of primulas in early summer. Magnificent ancient trees, a superb rock garden, walled kitchen garden and an Ionic Temple are among the wonders of this stunning garden. Open all year @ Forde Abbey, Near Chard, Somerset. Telephone +44 (0)1460 221290
Great Glasshouse - The first national botanical garden to be built in the UK for 200 years. A Mediterranean ecosystem provides an environment for some of the world's endangered plants to thrive. @ Towy Valley, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire, Wales. Telephone +44 (0)1558 667134 http://www.gardenofwales.org.uk/
Hadspen Garden - Replanted in 1987 by the famous Candian gardeners Nori & Sandra Pope the extensive mixed borders are planted in a stunning array of yellows, organges, reds to plums, pinks to peaches. The nursery specialises in many early roses and herbaceous plants, many of which were developed in the garden. Open March 1 to Octovber 1 Thursday thru Monday @ Hadspen, Near Wincanton, Somerset. Telephone/Fax +44 (0)1749 813707
Hatch Court - Extensively restored, there are 35 acres of stunning gardens and parkland with fallow deer belonging to the magnificent Palladian Mansion that is Hatch Court. The large spectacular 'Walled Garden' received a 'Historic Garden Restoration Award'. Open April 1 to September 30 @ Hatch Court, Near Taunton, Somerset. Telephone +44 (0)1823 480120 Fax +44(0)1823 480058 |
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Hawkstone Historic Park - and follies. An unusual woodland fantasy of caves, grottos and cliffs created by an 18th century aristocrat. @ Weston-Under-Redcastle, Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Telephone +44 (0)1939 200611 hawkstone
Hestercombe Gardens - The formal gardens were designed by the Lutyens/Jekyll partnership whilst the 40 acre Landscape Garden was designed by Bampfylde in 1750. A delight at any time. Open all year @ Hestercombe, Near Taunton, Somerset. Telephone +44 (0)1823 413923 Fax +44 (0)1823 413747
Hever Castle Gardens - created by the Astor family at the turn of 1900 And carefully nurtured ever since. For fun lose yourself in the Yew Maze! Open all year from 11:00 @ Hever Castle, Near Edenbridge, Kent Telephone +44 (0) 1732 865224 www.hevercastle.co.uk
Lower Severalls - An enchanting and highly unusual garden fronting an 18th century Hamstone Farmhouse. Herbaceous borders, a living dogwood basket, a wadi and a scented garden . The Nursery specialises in herbs, herbaceous and conserbvatory plants. Open March 1 to October @ Lower Severalls, Near Crewkerne, Somerset. Telephone +44 (0)1460 73234
Lytes Cary - A Medieval manor that was once the home of the medieval herbalist Henry Lyte is surrounded by an enchanting garden. Borders are covered with mixed shrubs, roses and perennials. Hidden paths with high hedges open to surprise views. An orchard lies at the foot of the garden. Open various days from April 1 to October 30 @ Lytes Cary, Near Ilchester, Somerset Tele[hone +44 (0)1985 843600
Montacute House- Fine gardens surrounding a magnificent house in a picturesque village! The warm hamstone of the Elizabethan house is complimented by the formal borders with their strong colours and the rich tapestry of greens. The historic rose borders retain the original Vita Sackville West plan. Also a Fig Walk, Cedar Lawn, Orangery and Yew Hedges. Open all year at Montacute, Near Yeovil, Somerset. Telephone +44 (0)1935 823289
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew - internationally renowned, Kew has more species than any other garden in the world. 30-0 acres including 4 acres of conservatories. Special displays for children including the Evolution House. All year @ Kew, Richmond, Surrey. Telephone +44 (0)20 8940 1171 Kew
Tintinhull - A small manor house garden is divided in to seven 'rooms' by yew hedges and walls. Features include a pool garden, fountain garden and a traditional kitchen garden. Open April 1 to September 30 @ Tintinhull, Near Yeovil, Somerset Telephone +44 (0)1935 822545 |
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