Woodland Gardens in the UK

Market Cross, Malmesbury, Wiltshire  

The now world famous amazing 5 acre Abbey House Gardens in the heart of ancient Malmesbury is really two gardens in one. The formal gardens have fine lawns, huge herbaceous borders, a... more

Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Dorset  

Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens were established in 1765 by the First Countess of Ilchester as a kitchen garden and have developed into a 30 acre Grade I listed delight. Home to rare... more

Melrose, Scottish Borders  

The garden and landscape of Abbotsford are the creation of Sir Walter Scott, and were developed from scratch between 1811 and 1825. The lanscape composition is outstanding in aesthetic,... 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 Elizabethan... more

Isle of Gigha, Argyll & Bute  

On the community-owned Isle of Gigha, there are 54 acres of Achamore Gardens. The warming influence of the North Atlantic Drift allows an even greater array of sub-tropical and... more

Connel, Oban, Argyll & Bute  

The woodland gardens at Achnacloich overlook Loch Etive, with Ben Cruachan eastwards and the Island of Mull westwards. The 19th century walled garden, terraces and three small ponds are... more

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 Garden and... more

Quy Road, Lode, Cambridgeshire  

Anglesey Abbey has a hundred-acre garden developed from 1926 by the 1st Lord Fairhaven presenting an imposing blend of formal 17th century French-style and 18th century natural... more

Hordle Lane, Hordle, Lymington, Hampshire  

Apple Court garden was created with a distinct structure of rooms defined by two axes and enclosed by dense hedges. Sharply defined lawns, raised borders and vertical accents of... more

Cairndow, Argyll & Bute  

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden is set on a hillside in a peaceful location overlooking Loch Fyne. It is home to many of Britain´s Champion Trees including the `Mightiest Conifer in Europe´,... more

Arduaine, Oban, Argyll & Bute  

Arduaine Garden is a tranquil green oasis nestling on the west coast surprising and delighting garden enthusiasts all year round. This south-facing garden on the Sound of Jura benefits... more

Arley, Northwich, Cheshire  

Arley Hall, the award winning gardens, recently voted in the top 50 in Europe and in Britain´s top 10, have been lovingly created over 250 years with each generation of the family... more

Ashford House, Talybont-on-Usk, Brecon, Powys  

Ashford Garden is a walled garden surrounded by a woodland and water garden. There are many shrubs, herbaceous borders, a meadow garden, alpine house and beds, vegetable and a... more

Strathcarron, Highland  

Attadale House was built in 1755 by Donald Matheson. Gardens and woodlands were started in 1890 by Baron Schroder and planted with rhododendrons, azaleas and specimen trees. Since the... more

Saffron Walden, Essex  

Audley End House & Gardens has an artificial lake, created with water from the River Cam, running through delightful 18th century pastoral parkland designed by Capability Brown. The... more

The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, Leicestershire  

People of all ages who want a great day out and love gardens will be inspired by a visit to Barnsdale at any time of year. With Britain’s largest collection of individually designed... more

Park Lane, Goudhurst, Cranbrook, Kent  

Open all year, Bedgebury is the perfect place to walk, cycle, ride or play in a spectacular world of trees. Bedgebury´s National Pinetum, host to a world-class collection of dramatic... more

Belsay, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear  

Belsay Hall with its vast, magnificent 30 acres of gardens are deservedly listed Grade I in the Register of Gardens and largely unaltered for over 200 years. Belsay is one of the finest... more

Belvoir, Grantham, Leicestershire  

Belvoir Castle gardens surround the rustic summerhouse, dating from 1800. The gardens have been lovingly restored to their original beauty, set in a natural ampitheatre with fresh water... more

Biggar, Lanarkshire  

Biggar Park garden is a mixture of formal and informal woodland areas, spacious lawns, and unusual trees, shrubs and rhododendrons. It is 700 ft above sea level, so somewhat susceptible... more

Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Perth & Kinross  

Blair Castle garden with its highly unusual formal landscape from the 1730s, has geometrical avenues radiating into the surrounding woodlands. The vast, walled Hercules garden, from... more

Woodstock, Oxford, Oxfordshire  

Winners of the Historic Houses Association/Christies Garden of the Year Award 2008. Blenheim Palace gardens are one of the great 18th century parks landscaped by `Capability´ Brown. The... more

Blickling, Norwich, Norfolk  

Blickling Hall has a delightful garden and park surrounding the Jacobean house. There is a Victorian sunken garden, remodelled by Norah Lindsay in the 1930´s. consisting of four... more

Balcombe Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex  

A wonderful, botanically-rich garden with rare trees and shrubs created from the 1890’s with plants collected by the Great Plant Hunters. Outstanding displays of rhododendrons and... more

Kettering, Northamptonshire  

The Park at Boughton House includes a great spread of lawns, lakes, waterways, woods and avenues of trees. This Grade 1 listed Designed Landscape is currently being restored, inspired... more

Bradenham, Thetford, Norfolk  

Bradenham Hall is an exceptional plant-lover´s garden for all seasons. The house and garden walls are covered with unusual shrubs, climbers and fruit. The flower gardens are formally... more

Wetherby, West Yorkshire  

Bramham Park and gardens is the stunning family home of the Lane Fox family, direct descendents of Robert Benson, the founder of Bramham over 300 years ago. The gardens extend to some... more

Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk  

The Bressingham Gardens. The late Alan Bloom´s Dell Garden created from 1953 with over 50 immaculate ´Island Beds´ of more than 4,500 varieties of perennials, and Adrian Bloom´s... more

Devizes, Wiltshire  

Broadleas is a lovely 9 acre garden on green sand soil which allows acid loving plants to thrive with mature and semi-mature magnolias growing on each side of a steep dell. It is a... more

Isle of Arran, Ayrshire  

The restoration of this garden at Brodick Castle began in the early 1900s and included planting of unusual species collected by great plant hunters like George Forrest. They include... more

Brodie, Forres, Moray, Aberdeenshire  

Brodie Castle, when wandering the gardens, troubled times seem distant indeed, with little to disturb this tranquil setting. In spring, the grounds are carpeted with a unique and famous... more

33 The Balk, Pocklington, East Riding of Yorkshire  

Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum Trust´s Gardens are a glorious haven of beauty and tranquillity. There are two large lakes that house a National Collection of hardy water lilies, with over... more

Dalwood, Axminster, Devon  

Burrow Farm Gardens is a beautifully landscaped 10 acre garden, which will appeal to both the plantsman and those seeking a relaxing walk around a tranquil garden with extensive views.... more

Burton Agnes, Driffield, East Riding of Yorkshire  

Burton Agnes is a magnificent Elizabethan Hall surrounded by lawns and topiary yew bushes and beautiful award winning gardens. The eastern aspect of the house showcases a classical... 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 the Citrus... more

Gorran, St Austell, Cornwall  

Caerhays Gardens was originally planted out in the early 1900s with mainly rhododendrons. Since then other plants have been introduced such as magnolias and camellias. This peaceful,... more

Bullsmoor Lane, Enfield, London  

Capel Manor Gardens: 30 acres of richly planted and beautiful themed gardens, to inspire and indulge the senses. All surrounding a Georgian Manor House and Victorian Stables. Visitors... more

Castle Hill, Filleigh, Barnstaple, Devon  

The beautiful woodland Castle Hill Gardens are planted with rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias, magnolias and many fine shrubs and trees, set in an 18th century landscaped garden with... more

York, North Yorkshire  

The Castle Howard gardens and park are breathtaking throughout the seasons and, with many diverse areas to explore, you can find peace and tranquillity whichever path they choose. Enjoy... 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 are... more

Thurso, Highland  

The Castle & Gardens of Mey was owned by the Queen Mother who bought the Castle of Mey in 1952 and every year from 1955 to 2001 spent August and part of October at the Castle until her... more

Cawdor Castle, Nairn, Highland  

The oldest garden north east of Cawdor Castle was enclosed with walls and bastions in 1620, and cultivated in the old fashioned manner where soft fruits, flowers, vegetables and fruit... more

Machynlleth, Powys  

No matter how small your garden, its surprising what you can grow in it. This world-famous eco-centre has a variety of organic display gardens providing inspiration and practical... more

Bakewell, Derbyshire  

Chatsworth with its 105 acre garden is a magical landscape, beautiful in all seasons. It has evolved over more than 450 years, and continues to change today. There are five miles of... more

Chirk, Wrexham  

In the formal garden of Chirk Castle are substantial clipped yews, rose garden and climbers on the castle wall. Further on the garden is more informal, with a thatched `Hawk House´ and... more

Malpas, Cheshire  

Cholmondeley Castle has extensive ornamental gardens set in idyllic parkland dominated by the romantic Gothic Castle built in 1801 of local sandstone. There is an extensive range of... 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´ and a huge... more

Clovelly, Bideford, Devon  

Clovelly Court gardens have recently been restored to their full glory, the classic Victorian kitchen garden with its ancient stone walls, a particular feature. Within the five... more

Cluny House, Aberfeldy, Perth & Kinross  

Cluny House Gardens is a 2.4 hectare Himalayan/North American woodland garden overlooking the scenic Strathtay valley, features woodland plants regenerating and expanding beneath a... more

Amroth, Narberth, Ceredigion  

Colby Woodland Garden is an 8-acre garden with a fine display of colour in spring, with masses of dramatic rhododendrons, magnolias, sweetly scented azaleas and camellias, underplanted... more