10 Beautiful British Gardens

10 Beautiful British Gardens
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With winter now behind us & spring in full swing, it's time to take advantage of the warmer weather & longer days. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to fantastic attractions here in Britan, particularly our beautiful gardens. 

Britain has some of the finest gardens in the world! From dramatic historic landscapes to fragrant English rose gardens, why not find a garden near you to explore this spring?

Tresco Abbey Garden - Isles of Scilly
https://www.tresco.co.uk/enjoying/abbey-garden
One of the islands' biggest attractions and a must-see for all visitors to Scilly is the subtropical Tresco Abbey Garden. Established by Augustus Smith in the 19th Century, it houses spectacular collections of 20,000 plants from 80 countries, from Brazil to Burma and New Zealand to South Africa.

Stourhead - Wiltshire
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead
Stourhead is an 18th Century breathtaking landscape garden in west Wiltshire. The gardens and house are owned by the National Trust. Here you can enjoy lakeside walks, stunning vistas, and nature at its very best. The gardens were used as a film location for the production of Pride and Prejudice starring Keira Knightly.

Royal Botanic Gardens - London
https://www.kew.org/
Kew Gardens, London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site, is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Home to the world’s most diverse collection of living plants and a scientific research centre of international renown, it's the perfect day out.

Cambridge University Botanic Garden - Cambridgeshire
https://www.botanic.cam.ac.uk/
Don’t miss your chance to find out about plants from all over the world in the 40 acres of gardens and glasshouses. If you are a fan of horticulture, then look no further for inspiration that Cambridge University Botanic Garden. Visitors can admire over 8000 species displayed in its 40-acre site which are all planted to offer all year round interest and seasonal inspiration.

Burton Agnes Hall & Gardens - East Yorkshire
https://www.burtonagnes.com/Home.html
Burton Agnes Hall is an Elizabethan stately home that has remained in the same family for over 400 years. Burton Agnes Hall is an Elizabethan stately home that has remained in the same family for over 400 years.

The Lost Gardens of Heligan - Cornwall
https://www.heligan.com/
Twenty-five years ago, Heligan’s historic gardens were unknown and unseen; lost under a tangle of weeds. It was only the chance discovery of a door in the ruins that led to the restoration of this once great estate. Today, The Lost Gardens have been put back where they belong: in pride of place among the finest gardens in Cornwall.

Blenheim Palace - Oxfordshire
https://www.blenheimpalace.com/
Home to the 12th Duke Marlborough & birthplace of Winston Churchill, Blenheim is a super family day out. Explore this World Heritage Site amongst more than 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped Parkland and enjoy some of the finest views in England. Discover an array of Formal Gardens or take the miniature train to the family-friendly Pleasure Gardens.

Beth Chatto Gardens - Essex
https://www.bethchatto.co.uk/
Explore these breath-taking and inspirational gardens created by 10 times Chelsea Gold Medal Winner and Gardening Author, Beth Chatto OBE. From the dry Gravel Garden to the lush Water Garden, Beth has planted thousands of varieties of plants perfectly suited to their environment. The gardens, covering seven acres with widely varying conditions including dry, woodland, damp and wet, are sure to provide inspiration at any time of the year.

Arley Hall & Gardens - Cheshire
http://www.arleyhallandgardens.com/
Explore the magical home of multi-part movie, 'Evermoor', a Disney production filmed at Arley Hall and Gardens in Cheshire's Northwich. If Disney productions are not your cup of tea, Arley Hall has also featured in popular soaps ‘Hollyoaks’, ‘Coronation Street’ and ‘The Forsyte Saga’, three more reasons to explore the beautifully haunting stately home and gardens. After a lovely morning walking the grounds, head to the Tudor Barn Restaurant for a delicious bite to eat. Don’t forget to pop into the gift shop for a memento of your day.

Alnwick Garden - Northumberland
https://www.alnwickgarden.com/
The Alnwick Garden is one of the world’s most ambitious new gardens. The Duchess of Northumberland’s vision for a forgotten plot is now a truly 21st Century experience full of imagination, inspiration and fun. Designed by Jacques and Peter Wirtz, The Garden is a wonderful combination of spaces, themes, quirkiness and play.

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