Gardens in Central England

Dilwyn, Herefordshire

The Great House is a thriving haven of glorious plants, shrubs and trees. It is home to a formal rose garden, an intricate ´Knot Garden´ and borders of agapanthus and unusual... more

Middle Hunt House, Walterstone, Hereford, Herefordshire

Monnow Valley Arts: Middle Hunt House. 'One of Herefordshire's hidden gems' Jesse Norman MP for South Herefordshire 3 September 2011 A modern garden of four acres. All the... more

Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

The four quadrants of Hardwick Hall gardens, are the herb garden, lawns, nuttery and orchards, conveying the spirit of an Elizabethan garden. Lead statues in yew alcoves;... more

Quatt, Bridgnorth, Shropshire

Dudmaston is a delightful late 18th, early 19th century 8 acre garden, which is a mass of colour in spring with rhododendrons, azaleas viburnums and daffodils. Recently... 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

Bourton-on-the-Hill, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Bourton House is a modern medium-sized but truly opulent garden created around a glorious 18th century Manor house and a Grade 1 listed 16th century Tithe Barn, and is... more

Dyrham, Bath, Gloucestershire

The magnificent formal gardens of Dyrham Park were laid out when the grand house was built but became unfashionable by the late 18th century. They were largely cleared away or... more

Leominster, Herefordshire

This National Trust owned Berrington Hall majestic parkland and garden is classic Capability Brown. The one mile parkland walk will take you to the best vantage points and... more

Clatterway, Bonsall, Matlock, Derbyshire

Cascades Gardens is a beautiful and fascinating 4 acre public garden set in the historic village of Bonsall, near Matlock, Derbyshire. The garden which has been developed over... 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... 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

Renishaw Park, Sheffield, Derbyshire

The formal garden at Renishaw Hall, originally laid out in 1895 has undergone a remarkable restoration, enhancing the geometric design whilst retaining yew hedges, pyramids... more

Easton, Grantham, Lincolnshire

Easton Walled Gardens was described by President Franklin Roosevelt as a `Dream of Nirvana...almost too good to be true´. 50 years later, the house was pulled down and the... more

School Lane, Blockley, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Mill Dene Garden is hidden away in the Cotswolds and is a garden to nourish your senses. Horticultural skill is carried lightly but you will still go home with ideas for all... more

Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire

The gardens and parkland at Newstead Abbey, once the home of the Poet Lord Byron, cover more than 300 acres with paths that meander past lakes, ponds and waterfalls. The... more

Broseley, Shropshire

Benthall Hall is a small garden, once the home of botanist George Maw, containing some interesting plants. Freely-naturalised crocus and daffodils date from his time. There is... more

Pembridge, Leominster, Herefordshire

Westonbury Mill Water Gardens: The garden is laid out around a tangle of streams and ponds and has a huge collection of moisture loving plants growing with lush abundance, 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,... more

Moseley Old Hall Lane, Fordhouses, Staffordshire

Moseley Old Hall´s garden has been re-created in the 17th century style. Includes a formal knot garden, a wooden arbour covered with clematis, neat box parterres, a walled... more

Westbourne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens & Glasshouses were opened in 1832 and are a Victorian gem in their own green little world. They were designed by J C Loudon, a leading garden... more

Annwell Lane, Smisby, Ashby De La Zouch, Derbyshire

Bluebell Arboretum & Nursery: Our beautiful woodland garden was created in 1992 and now covers an area of nine acres. British native trees were first planted to provide... more

Stone Road, Trentham, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire

Trentham gardens, relandscaped in 1759 by Capability Brown with the Italian Flower Gardens laid out by Charles Barry in 1833. The Italian Flower Gardens have recently been... more

Ridgebourne Road, Kington, Herefordshire

Hergest Croft Gardens have been created over 110 years by 4 generations of the Bank´s family. There are hidden valleys, open parkland, woodland glades, informal sunny lawns,... more

Alcester, Warwickshire

Coughton Court is a lovely garden complementing the mid-16th century house, laid over the last seventeen years by Mrs Throckmorton and her daughter Christina. There are a... more

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Cottesbrooke Hall´s award winning gardens are set in delightful rural Northamptonshire. Reputed to be the pattern for Jane Austen´s `Mansfield Park´. Huge 300-year-old cedars... more

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

Bridge Road, Holme Lacy, Hereford, Herefordshire

Shipley is a Wye Valley 17th century homestead standing upon the site of previous dwellings that since Roman times administered the adjacent river ford and former ferry. The... 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

Milford, Stafford, Staffordshire

Shugborough Hall, an important 18th century riverside garden, houses temples, ruins and memorials set amongst trees and winding shrubberies. Includes the first Chinese-style... more

Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Kiftsgate Court Gardens is a series of interconnecting gardens each with its distinct character and secrets. The gardens are a plantsman´s delight with species from all over... more

Warwick, Warwickshire

Warwick Castle has fine landscaped gardens leading from the Castle down to the river Avon. This was Capability Brown´s first freelance design for which he received much... more

Banbury, Warwickshire

Upton House and gardens stand on limestone, more than 210 metres above sea level. These magnificent grounds and gardens are set in unspoilt Warwickshire countryside, on the... more

Derby, Derbyshire

Kedleston Hall´s pleasure grounds and landscaped park were laid out by the 1st Lord Scarsdale, with designs and buildings by Robert Adam. A feature is the Long Walk, which... more

Wellesbourne, Warwick, Warwickshire

Charlecote Park is a pleasing Capability Brown park with good cedars, and formal gardens around the house. There is a border of plants mentioned in Shakespeare´s works in... more

Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire

Westbury Court Garden is a rare Dutch garden of water and simple green spaces, surviving from the 17th century Restored in the 1970s to become the best example in England. A... more

Winchcombe, Gloucestershire

Award winning gardens and medieval ruins surround Sudeley Castle, which sits nestled in the Cotswold Hills on the edge of the historic town of Winchcombe. The extensive... more

Miserden, Stroud, Gloucestershire

Miserden Park is an attractive garden of Edwardian detail by Lutyens, set upon 17th century bones. Spring flowers, shrubs, fine topiary, bold grass terraces and large... more

Near Hope under Dinmore, Leominster, Herefordshire

Hampton Court is a late medieval castle surrounded by magnificent gardens and a thousand acres of parkland. The Castle and Gardens have a rich and fascinating history. Today... 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

Hidcote Bartrim, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Twisting lanes of the Cotswold countryside lead to Hidcote Manor Garden, one of the most inventive and influential gardens of the 20th century. Its structure of outdoor... more

The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, Rutland

Barnsdale Gardens: 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... more

Guilsborough, Northamptonshire

Coton Manor and garden lies in peaceful Northamptonshire countryside providing an ideal setting. The 10 acre garden was originally laid out in the 1920s by the grandparents of... more

Daventry, Northamptonshire

Canons Ashby House, has a formal garden that was created between 1708 and 1717 by Edward Dryden. Derelict and overgrown when the house was rescued by the National Trust, the... more

The Estate Office, Grimsthorpe, Bourne, Lincolnshire

Grimsthorpe Castle is a formal Grade I listed historic flower and topiary garden. Leading imperceptibly into the woodland garden, providing a fine setting for the ornamental... more

Wightwick Bank, Wolverhampton, West Midlands

The Wightwick Manor´s 17 acre garden was designed by Alfred Parsons and Thomas Mawson. The main framework consists of large trees with an eye-catching octagonal arbour hung... 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... more

Doddington, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall & Gardens is a beautiful family-owned Elizabethan mansion, with original walled courtyards and 5 acres of romantic formal and wild gardens. The West Garden... more

Wyck Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Stone House Garden is a 2 1/2 acre Cotswold garden that has been created over the last 18 years. A garden for all seasons full of trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs that give... more

Westonbirt, Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, is one of the most magical and important tree gardens in the world. Set in 240 hectares (600 acres) of historic landscape are over 16,000... more

University of Birmingham, 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands

Winterbourne House & Garden: Restored to its Edwardian Arts and Craft splendour, Winterbourne is a unique heritage attraction – set within seven acres of beautiful botanic... more