Gardens and Botanical Attractions
Whether you are a family looking for a relaxing day out around a beautiful garden or a photographer looking to make the most of a bright summers day why not visit one of these amazing attractions all set within stunning grounds and gardens.
Southern England
The Garden is a mixture of formal and informal flowers, world famous for it's Camellia groves and magnolias. Noted in Dorset for its Rhododendron and Hydrangea collections and the charming Victorian Garden. Facilities include the Colonial Restaurant, a quality gift shop and a superb plant centre where many of the flowers grown in the Garden can be purchased. Established in 1765 by the first Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden for ...
South East England
The Beth Chatto Gardens began in 1960. From an overgrown wasteland with poor gravel soil and boggy hollows it has been transformed into an informal garden harmonising with the surrounding countryside. There is a tea room and picnic area.
London
Eltham Palace and Gardens - Eltham Palace is one of the few important medieval royal palaces in England to survive with most of it intact. Initially a moated manor house with vast parkland, it was acquired by Edward II in 1305 who subsequently passed it on to Queen Isabella.
The Gardens
The sunken rose garden featuring early hybrid tea and hybrid musk varieties from the 1930s leads onto a series of garden rooms ...
London
A 400 year old treasure trove waiting to be discovered and one of a series of grand houses and palaces alongside the River Thames Ham House and Garden is an unusually complete survival of the 17th century that impressed in its day and continues to do so today.
Don't miss
Discover our outstanding collections of furniture and textiles.
Learn about 17th-century global trade.
Relax in our historic gardens, including a kitchen garden.
Making the ...
Southern England
Hampton Court Palace has grown from humble beginnings in the 11th century to one of the finest palaces in the world. Over 800 years of history can be explored through this magnificent palace. Visitors are offered an introductory exhibition, a guide through Tudor kitchens, a costume guide tour, and the opportunity to see the Queen’s state apartments, the King’s apartments and the Wolsey and Georgian rooms. Outside you can try ...
Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, usually referred to simply as Kew Gardens, are extensive gardens and botanical glasshouses between Richmond and Kew in southwest London, England. Located in 300 acres of beautiful landscape Kew Gardens sits beside the river Thames. The Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is responsible for the world’s largest collection of living plants. The organisation employs more than 650 scientists and other staff. The ...
London
Welcome to one of England’s most elegant and eccentric Gothic houses - Strawberry Hill House. Visiting Strawberry Hill is a truly theatrical experience. Magically lit by a unique collection of renaissance glass, its gloomy castle-like hall and grey gothic staircase lead dramatically to the magnificence of the gallery.
South East England
Explore the history of gardening through 18 beautiful gardens set in five acres of Kent countryside. From the 13th century apothecary’s garden to a Victorian artisan’s glasshouse and even a modern day vegetable plot, discover how organic gardening methods produce stunning results achieved by nurturing nature.
The gardens are not just a place to relax (but they are very good for that) they are also a great place for a family day ...
