Inverewe Garden is a botanical garden in the Scottish Highlands. It is located just to the north of Poolewe in Wester Ross, and is noted for the breadth of its collection. The garden was created from barren land in 1862 by Osgood Mackenzie[1] [2] on the 850 hectares (2,100 acres) estate bought for him by …
Duthie Park opened in 1883 after it was gifted to the city by Miss Elizabeth Crombie Duthie in 1880 for the ?wellbeing and recreation of Aberdeen inhabitants.? Duthie Park is loved by locals and visitors due to its wonderfully restored Victorian features such as the Band Stand, fountains and boating ponds. The park also has …
Medieval atmosphere meets Victorian style at Kellie Castle. The oldest parts date back to the 14th century, but the whole interior was overhauled in the late 19th century by the Lorimers, a famous artistic family. Crow-stepped gables and fairytale stone towers form the outer frame, while indoors elaborate plaster ceilings and painted panelling lie alongside …
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (Cornish: Lowarth Helygen, meaning “willow tree garden”), near Mevagissey in Cornwall, are one of the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. The gardens are typical of the 19th century Gardenesque style with areas of different character and in different design styles. The gardens were created by members of the …
The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Great Britain and one of the oldest scientific gardens in the world. The garden was founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research. Today it contains over 6,000 different plant species on 1.8 ha (4 1?2 acres). It is …
Iford is best known for its Peto Gardens, which are designated Grade I in the National Register of Historic Parks and Gardens by Historic England.[2] They were designed during the early part of the 20th century by the garden architect Harold Peto. He lived at Iford from 1899 until his death in 1933 during which …
A heritage house in an unequalled setting, Minterne House provides a unique family home as the venue for your special event, seminar, wedding or wedding reception, Minterne offers boundless opportunities for entertaining and private dining for you and your guests. You can visit the unique Himalayan gardens and wander ?Far from the Madding Crowd? through …
Welcome to Trebah Garden, a sub-tropical paradise with a stunning coastal backdrop. One of the Great Gardens of Cornwall and rated among the 80 finest gardens in the world. Trebah offers the visitor a year round experience. In early spring, Trebah comes alive with a colourful array of 100-year-old rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias; in summer, …
The gardens were established by Alan Bloom MBE at Bressingham Hall. He moved to Bressingham in 1946, after selling his previous 36-acre (15 ha) site at Oakington in Cambridgeshire to raise the capital for the 220 acres (89 ha) in Norfolk, where he hoped to be both a farmer and a nurseryman. He was a …
Highdown Gardens is a garden on the western edge of the town of Worthing, close to the village of Ferring and the National Trust archaeological site Highdown Hill in West Sussex, England. Overlooking the sea from the South Downs the gardens contain a collection of rare plants and trees, collectively deemed a National Collection.[1] The …
The Larmer Tree Gardens near Tollard Royal in south Wiltshire, England, were created by Lieutenant-General Augustus Henry Lane Fox Pitt Rivers in 1880 as pleasure grounds for “public enlightenment and entertainment”. They were the first private gardens opened for public enjoyment in the United Kingdom, and were free to enter.[1][2][3] The gardens are situated on …
Knebworth House is an English country house in the parish of Knebworth in Hertfordshire. It is best known for being the venue which Oasis played at during their (What?s the story) Morning Glory tour, which 4.5% of Britain applied for. It is a Grade II* listed building.[1] Its gardens are also listed Grade II* on …
The National Trust was founded on 12 January 1895 by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley. Over the last 120 years we?ve become one of the UK?s largest charities, caring for historic properties and areas of beautiful countryside. Take a look below to learn about some of the key moments in our past, …
Holme is a family business run by Simon and Liz Goldsack. Holme is all about the place, the beautiful surroundings, the relaxing ambience, the gorgeous plants, the gardens, the birdsong and most of all about people enjoying themselves. Holme is more than just a Garden Centre – enjoy a day out at Holme For Gardens, …
Holland Park is an area of Kensington, on the western edge of Central London,[1] that contains a street and public park of the same name. It has no official boundaries but is roughly bounded by Kensington High Street to the south, Holland Road to the west, Holland Park Avenue to the north, and Kensington Church …
Lloyd and Lutyens began the garden at Great Dixter, but it was Lloyd’s son Christopher Lloyd, a well known garden writer and television personality, who made it famous. The garden is in the arts and crafts style, and features topiary, a long border, an orchard and a wild flower meadow. The planting is profuse, yet …
Heale House and its eight acres of beautiful gardens lie beside the river Avon at Middle Woodford, just north of Salisbury, Wiltshire. Much of the house is unchanged since King Charles II hid here in 1651. When visitors step into the garden at Heale House they are immediately transported into a magical and varied paradise …
This magical and very special 20 acre private garden with three lakes is set in a valley tucked away in North Devon only 4 miles from Barnstaple. Created by Dr Jimmy Smart VMH in the late 1950’s the gardens are a wonderful haven in which to relax and enjoy the impressive collections of plants, shrubs …
Trewithen means ?house of the trees? and with 30 acres of surrounding woodland gardens and more than two hundred acres of parkland, the name couldn?t be more appropriate. Revered as a masterpiece of landscape gardening, Trewithen?s south-facing great glade was developed at the time of the great plant hunting expeditions between 1910 and 1932. Astonishing …
Shibden Estate is one of West Yorkshire’s most important heritage sites. It is a jewel in the crown of Calderdale’s cultural resources. Explore Shibden’s beautifully restored grounds. These were commissioned by Anne Lister and influenced by the picturesque landscape movement of the early 19th century. The “Paisley Shawl” inspired Victorian bedding designs of Joshua Major. …
Exbury Gardens is a famous garden in Hampshire, England, which belongs to a branch of the Rothschild family. It is situated in the village of Exbury, just to the east of Beaulieu across the river from Bucklers Hard. It is well signposted from Beaulieu and from the A326 Southampton to Fawley road in the New …
Myddelton House Gardens were once home to Edward Augustus Bowles, one of Britain?s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists. Nestled in the heart of Enfield, the eight acre grounds play host to a variety of trees, shrubs and flowers as well as an extensive heritage kitchen garden and cut flower beds.
Tickets for The Palace of Holyroodhouse. What’s Included Admission to the Palace, the State Apartments, and Mary Queen of Scots’ historic chambers Admission to the ruins of Holyrood Abbey Free multimedia guide, available in multiple languages Access to the Palace’s public garden The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of the British royal family in …
Over 64 acres to explore “A delight for gardeners” Spanning nearly 300years of gardening history, the park is home to many rare and beautiful species, collected from around the world. The Palm House is made from over 18,000 panes of glass (built 20yrs before The Kew Gardens Palm House) hosting many Palms. Tropical House, Arid …
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