Water Gardens in the UK

55 Mill Street, Warwick, Warwickshire  

The Mill Garden is a half acre informal cottage garden originally created by Arthur Measures, and lies in a superb setting beneath the walls of Warwick Castle, beside the... more

Sezincote, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire  

Fine example of the `Picturesque´ style, Sezincote garden was created in 1810 around the Mogul Indian house with stream and pools, Indian temple and grotto, and Persian... more

Barrington, Ilminster, Somerset  

Barrington Court garden created by Gertrude Jekyll in 1917 towards the end of her career, is a garden of different character rooms. The `hot´ room is planted with Lilies,... more

Maidstone, Kent  

Leeds Castle, set in 500 acres of parkland and gardens is designed to be at its best in spring. The Wood Garden is continually developed to build colour throughout the... more

Edenbridge, Kent  

The spectacular Edwardian gardens at Hever Castle were laid out between 1904 and 1908 by Joseph Cheal & Son. One of the most magnificent areas of the gardens is the Italian... more

Kendal, Cumbria  

Levens Hall is one of England´s glories, a 17th century formal garden with a magnificent topiary. Depending on the time of your visit, you will find colourful, vivid spring or... more

Alcester, Warwickshire  

The gardens at Ragley surround the magnificent Palladian Hall and the 400 acres of parkland were designed by Lancelot 'Capability' Brown during the 18th century. In 1873,... more

Melbourne, Derbyshire  

Melbourne Hall gardens were planned by Rt Hon Thomas Coke in the early 18th century. The colourful and tranquil gardens are designed with paths intersected by streams that... more

Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk  

Enjoy a family day out at Hoveton Hall Gardens. There is something for everyone to enjoy including the new and improved children’s activity trails, the recently restored rare... more

The Hutts, Grewelthorpe, Ripon, North Yorkshire  

The Himalayan Garden is set in 20 acres of woods, lakes and streams within 3 different valleys, in a spectacular setting. We have over 800 different varieties of species and... more

Madron, Penzance, Cornwall  

The sheltered 20th century Trengwainton Garden has an abundance of exotic trees and shrubs. Intimate and closely linked to the picturesque stream running through its valley,... more

Wollaton Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire  

Wollaton Hall stands on a natural hill 2 miles west of Nottingham City Centre. Located within 500 acres of historic deer park, with a rich diversity of habitats and species.... more

Maybole, Ayrshire  

The `Culzean´ style of the Castle and gardens is reflected in some of the architectural features found throughout the grounds, and the restoration is an on-going process.... more

Stourton, Warminster, Wiltshire  

Stourhead is a fine example of English landscape gardens from the 18th century, re-planted in the 19th century with Conifers, flowering trees and shrubs. Follow a route... more

Bonython Estate, Cury Cross Lanes, Helston, Cornwall  

Bonython Estate Gardens has a modern and exotic horticultural twist, since new South African owners who took over in 1999, they have brought Bonython to the attention of... more

Llangathen, Carmarthenshire  

Aberglasney is one of the country´s most exciting garden projects. The garden covers an area of 10 acres, which include three walled gardens. At its heart is a restored... more

Arlington, Barnstaple, Devon  

The 2700 acre Arlington Court estate and gardens nestles in the thickly wooded valley of the River Yeo. The 30 acre gardens are largely informal but include a small Victorian... more

Denwick Lane, Alnwick, Northumberland  

The Alnwick Garden is one of the most unusual and spectacular gardens of the 21st century. This contemporary garden features the Grand Cascade as its centrepiece, the Rose... more

Mawnan Smith, Falmouth, Cornwall  

Trebah Garden is a 25 acre sub-tropical ravine garden, falling 200 feet from the 18th century house to a private beach on the Helford River. A stream cascades over waterfalls... more

Estate Office, Faringdon, Oxfordshire  

At Buscot Park there are extensive parklands, with avenues varying in style from formal to natural. Within the walks are additional feature gardens, the Swinging Garden and... more

Upper Castle Road, St Mawes, Cornwall  

The gardens at Lamorran House were originally laid out in the 1980s by the present owners. With a large collection of palms and rare tree ferns, rhododendrons and evergreen... more

Stair Estates, Rephad, Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway  

At Castle Kennedy, spring finds snowdrops and daffodils throughout the gardens together with magnolias. The large leaved rhododendrons are in flower, pieris and yellow azaleas... more

Helmingham Hall, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk  

Helmingham Hall Gardens, the ancestoral home of the Tollemache family for the past 500 years, who enjoy sharing their passion for the beautiful gardens. Surrounded by the... more

Ralph Allen Drive, Bath, Somerset  

Prior Park is a beautiful and intimate 18th century landscape garden, created by local entrepreneur and philanthropist Ralph Allen with advice from the poet Alexander Pope and... more

Rose Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire  

The University of Oxford Botanic Garden is the oldest botanic garden in Britain. For more than 375 years this walled garden, built before the English Civil War, has stood on... more

Banbury, Warwickshire  

Farnborough Hall has a superb landscaped garden of the 1740s, which remains largely unchanged. Containing a broad terrace ornamented with temples, beeches, sycamores and lime... more

Great Torrington, Devon  

RHS Garden Rosemoor - Come and see our enchanting garden set in the beautiful Torridge Valley. Whatever the season, Rosemoor is a unique place that people return to time and... more

Arrington, Royston, Cambridgeshire  

Wimpole Hall has a twenty-acre garden with a 350-acre park beyond. The garden has undergone several phases of landscape and garden design since the 17th century. The park has... more

St Nicholas, Vale of Glamorgan  

Dyffryn Botanic Garden are outstanding Grade I listed Edwardian gardens. Currently undergoing restoration to Thomas Mawson®s original 1904 design with the help of a Heritage... more

Wells, Somerset  

Bishop's Palace & Gardens: Find us in the centre of the historic City of Wells, step across the drawbridge and discover the splendour of the medieval Palace before you. Beyond... more

Neston, Cheshire  

The superb gardens at Ness on the Wirral Peninsular features ‘Ness Botanische’ the multi-award winning flagship display garden from the RHS Tatton Park in 2009 created by TV... more

Crarae, Inveraray, Argyll & Bute  

Crarae Gardens stands amongst the exotic trees and shrubs, listening to the tumbling waterfalls of the burn, one could almost imagine one is in the Himalayas, rather than... more

East Budleigh, Devon  

Bicton Park Botanical Gardens span nearly 300 years of horticultural history. These magnificent gardens are set in East Devon´s picturesque Otter Valley. Registered in the... more

Taplow, Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire  

Cliveden is a vast and very important landscaped garden, filled with whatever money could buy, balustrading from the Villa Borghese in Rome, the dramatic `Fountain of Love´... more

Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, North Yorkshire  

The RHS Garden at Harlow Carr is a beautiful informal Yorkshire garden which delights and inspires the whole family! Wander through tranquil surroundings and find inspiration... more

Oxborough, King's Lynn, Norfolk  

The Oxburgh Hall garden surrounds the wonderful moated Tudor manor house built in 1482 by the Bedingfeld family. Lawns fringed with fine trees, a Victorian parterre planted by... more

Carnforth, Lancashire  

Award winning, Leighton Hall is the lived-in house of the famous furniture making Gillow dynasty, nestling in a bowl of parkland against a spectacular backdrop of the Lakeland... more

Chard, Dorset  

A magnificent former 12th Century Cistercian monastery, Forde Abbey ranks as one of the top ten gardens in England. Built beside the banks of the River Axe in the rolling... more

Kingston Maurward, Dorchester, Dorset  

Set in idyllic surroundings, Kingston Maurward Gardens are Dorset´s best kept secret. A tranquil, and peaceful spot, the gardens are situated in undulating countryside, with a... more

Penrith, Cumbria  

Hutton-in-the-Forest´s Walled Garden is the main attraction dating from the 1730s. It contains an increasing collection of herbaceous plants, as well as many fruits trained to... more

Middle Woodford, Salisbury, Wiltshire  

Heale House has a serene waterside garden situated at the bottom of a broad, chalk valley. With formal lawned terraces running towards the south along an avenue of Robinia... more

Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, Devon  

The Garden House is one of the finest gardens in the South West with over 6,000 plant varieties. The 8-acre garden is several gardens in one and demonstrates outstanding... more

Burlington Lane, Chiswick, London  

Chiswick House has an important early eighteenth century garden of trees, formal vistas and architectural ornament such as bridges, statuary, vases, and a sunken amphitheatre... more

Welshpool, Powys  

The Dingle is a 4 acre RHS partner garden set amongst the beautiful mid-Wales hills. A wealth of interesting and unusual plants and trees will delight and inspire experienced... more

Jedburgh, Scottish Borders  

Monteviot House Gardens are situated on the banks of the River Teviot. The river garden has been replanted with herbaceous perennials and shrubs, giving a more informal... more

Llanarthne, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire  

Created within 568 acres of beautiful parkland, The National Botanic Garden of Wales is home to a unique collection of over 100,000 different plants and the largest... more

Coniston, Cumbria  

Brantwood is a rocky hillside garden originally laid out 1870-1880s by John Ruskin. At the top is a viewing platform from which to see the fells. Below, paths wind their way... more

The Canongate, St Andrews, Fife  

St Andrews Botanic Garden moved to its present site at Bassaguard in 1960 and since 1987 has been managed by Fife Council. The design and wide range of plants have won... more

Marsh Lane, Gilden Way, Harlow, Essex  

The Gibberd Garden is a highly individual creation of Sir Frederick Gibberd, the master planner of Harlow New Town. It is sited on the side of a small valley, which slopes... more

Cribyn, Lampeter, Ceredigion  

A Welsh Garden with a Dutch History, Cae Hir Gardens were created by Wil Akkermans whos family tradition of over 200 years of Dutch horticulture has culminated in the creation... more