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Woodland Gardens Thornhill
Set out below are Woodland gardens in Thornhill, including Drumlanrig Castle, Gardens & Country Park. The Woodland gardens featured on our Britain's finest website consist of woodland walks with superb views, captivating flora and fauna, combined with floral landscapes.
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Drumlanrig Castle, Gardens & Country Park
Thornhill 2.9 miles away
Drumlanrig Castle, Gardens & Country Park date back to the time of William Douglas the 1st Duke of Queensbury. Work began on the gardens around 1689 creating a grand formal terrace garden. The garden today has undergone major restoration in recent... more
Biggar Park
Biggar 27.3 miles away
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 to late spring frosts. In the traditional working walled garden... more
Kailzie Gardens
Kailzie, Peebles 36.6 miles away
Kailzie Gardens is a 17 acre walled garden located in the beautiful Tweed Valley offering magnificent views of the surrounding countryside. The original greenhouse still stands within the garden and is surrounded by interesting shrubs and perennials... more
Culzean Castle & Country Park
Maybole 41.1 miles away
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. Hidden treasures such as Robert Adam´s unique viaduct have been partially... more
Abbotsford
Melrose 46.1 miles away
The garden and landscape of Abbotsford are the creation of Sir Walter Scott, and were developed from scratch between 1811 and 1825. The landscape composition is outstanding in aesthetic, scenic and architectural terms and its association with Scott... more
Malleny Garden
Balerno 47.7 miles away
Malleny is the garden to visit for a few hours of quiet contemplation around beautiful surroundings. Renowned for its flamboyant plantings of old fashioned roses arranged with an eye for pleasing colour combinations. A National Collection of 19th... more
Priorwood Garden
Melrose 48.1 miles away
Priorwood Garden is a specialist centre for the craft of dried flower arranging. Most of the flowers are grown for this purpose and the colourful selection brings variety to the arrangements made here. You can also learn more about this fascinating... more
Glenwhan Garden
Glenwhan Gardens, Dunragit, Stranraer 50.5 miles away
Glenwhan is a plantswomans garden for all seasons; in spring and early summer rhododendrons and azaleas are a riot of colour, by mid-summer, Roses, Rockroses, primulas and iris, and herbaceous plants carry on through to the magnificent array of... more
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Hutton-In-The-Forest
Penrith 51.5 miles away
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 the walls, at its most beautiful in the summer months. The Terraces round... more
Castle Kennedy and Gardens
Castle Kennedy, Rephad, Stranraer 51.7 miles away
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 starting to flower and scent the air. The gardens contains many hybrid... more
Mellerstain
Gordon 55.2 miles away
Mellerstain garden designed by Reginald Bloomfield in 1909 is a series of three balustrade terraces leading to a sweeping lawn descending to a lake. The middle terrace is the largest, with an intricate parterre on either side of a central pavement,... more
Inveresk Lodge Garden
24 Inveresk Village, Musselburgh 55.9 miles away
Inveresk Lodge, a hillside garden with stone walls and many unusual plants alongside carefully cultivated herbaceous borders, shrubs and old roses. The Edwardian conservatory and aviary are beautifully restored. This is truly a treat for the senses... more
Floors Castle
Roxburghe Estate Office, Kelso 57.3 miles away
The walled garden at Floors Castle is one of the finest kitchen gardens in Scotland. Anna Pavord of the Independent described the summer herbaceous borders as @wondrous' with 'rampageous, outrageous crasg of colours'. The spring borders, peach and... more
Brodick Castle Garden
Isle of Arran 59.8 miles away
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 plants from China, Burma, the Himalayas and America. The bog garden... more
Mount Stuart Gardens
Isle of Bute 62.9 miles away
Mount Stuart´s gardens date back to circa 1717 when the 2nd Earl of Bute started to lay out substantial grounds - the beginning of the three hundred acres of wilderness, woodland and designed landscape that can be enjoyed today. The 19th century saw... more
Muncaster Gardens
Ravenglass 63.0 miles away
Muncaster Castle and gardens described by John Ruskin as the `Gateway to Paradise´with over 70 acres of glorious gardens set around the castle, featuring plants and trees from all over the world. Spectacular, monstrously tall, early-flowering... more
Holehird Gardens (The Lakeland Horticultural Society)
Patterdale Road, Windermere 67.1 miles away
Holehird Gardens (The Lakeland Horticultural Society) has been voted on several occasions to be one of the Nation´s Favourite Gardens. 17 acres above Windermere it is truly a garden for all seasons. With specimen trees and shrubs, heathers, bulb... more
Manderston
Duns 69.1 miles away
Manderston with its four formal terraced gardens planted in Edwardian style is an impressive example of gardening on a grand scale. Overlooking the serpentine lake and a Chinoiserie bridging dam, visitors will be drawn to the woodland garden on the... more
Belsay Hall
Belsay, Newcastle upon Tyne 76.0 miles away
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 examples of picturesque style in Britain with original... more
Drummond Gardens
Muthill, Crieff 76.2 miles away
At Drummond Gardens, pass into the inner courtyard and reach the top of the terracing and the full extent and majesty of this garden is suddenly revealed. The dominant feature of the parterre design is a St Andrew´s Cross with the multiplex 17th... more
Holker Hall & Gardens
Cark-in-Cartmel, Grange-over-Sands 78.9 miles away
Situated between the South Lakeland hills and Morecambe Bay, Holker Hall and Gardens combine the beauty of nature with the richness of heritage. They are highly acclaimed and offer a richness and varity peculiar to the special micro-climate of the... more
Kellie Castle & Garden
Pittenweem 79.3 miles away
Take a stroll round Kellie Castle & Garden, the magical Arts & Crafts garden and enjoy the scent of old roses and the beautiful herbaceous borders. The 1 acre busy walled garden set out in the 17th century manner with strong lines and dense planting,... more
The Alnwick Garden
Denwick Lane, Alnwick 82.4 miles away
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... more
Scone Palace Gardens
Perth 82.8 miles away
The lawns and formal gardens at Scone Palace lie generally in the open space between the Palace and the Wild Garden and Pinetum, separated by the ancient Gateway of Scone. The lawns are home to free-roaming peacocks, and the unique Murray Star Maze... more
Achamore Gardens
Isle of Gigha 83.6 miles away
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 temperate plants to grow happily out doors. The present compartment... more
Leighton Hall
Carnforth 83.9 miles away
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 Fells. The estate stretches over 1,550 acres and is well worth exploring.... more
Ardkinglas Woodland Garden
Cairndow 83.9 miles away
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´, a Silver Fir and one of the tallest trees in Britain, a Grand... more
St Andrews Botanic Garden
The Canongate, St Andrews 84.6 miles away
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 international recognition. There are sheltered walks through large plantings of... more
Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum
Howick Estate Office, Alnwick 86.2 miles away
Howick Hall Gardens has extensive grounds with ´Snowdrop Walks´ in February, a spectacular display of daffodils in late March to May, and the woodland garden where camelias, magnolias and rhododendrons flourish from late March to end May. The borders... more
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Cluny House Gardens
Cluny House, Aberfeldy 96.8 miles away
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 canopy of rhododendrons, acers, rowans and birches. Giant Himalayan... more
Arduaine Garden
Arduaine, Oban 98.2 miles away
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 from the warming effect of the Gulf Stream and encourages some... more
Pitmuies Gardens
House of Pitmuies, Forfar 105.2 miles away
Summery Pitmuies Gardens have two semi-formal walled gardens adjoining the Georgian House. Sheltering long borders of herbaceous plants, superb delphiniums by the hundred, old fashioned roses and paved areas for violas, dianthus and alpines. Spacious... more
Blair Castle Garden
Blair Atholl, Pitlochry 105.9 miles away
Blair Castle Garden: Hercules Garden is a walled enclosure of about 9 acres (3.65 hectares) developed by the 2nd Duke of Atholl in the mid 18th century. Named after the life-sized statue of Hercules which overlooks it, the garden incorporates... more
Thorp Perrow Arboretum
Bedale 108.8 miles away
Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Woodland Garden & Falconry Centre, the arboretum has 85 acres of woodland walks. It is one of the largest and rarest collections of trees and shrubs in the north of England and holds five National Collections - Ash, Lime,... more
The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park
The Hutts, Grewelthorpe, Ripon 110.1 miles away
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 Hybrid Rhododendrons, and over 150 each of Azaleas and Magnolia along with... more
Parcevall Hall Gardens
Skyreholme, Skipton 110.7 miles away
Parcevall Hall Gardens is a hidden gem. Located on a steep hillside and the only large garden to be open to the public within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This formal and woodland garden commands impressive views of Simons Seat and Wharfdale.... more
Ripley Castle Gardens
Ripley, Harrogate 119.9 miles away
Ripley Castle´s Walled Gardens are home to the National Hyacinth Collection where you can see up to 60 varieties when in full bloom. A huge range of hot houses, contain a highly impressive collection of tropical plants, ferns and cacti. Ancient... more
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate 122.5 miles away
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 in the innovative and dramatic Main Borders....Stroll along along the... more
Harewood House Gardens
Harewood, Leeds 128.0 miles away
The garden landscape at Harewood House was determined by the designer Capability Brown in the mid 1700s when the foundations for the Palladian Country House were being laid out. The restored Victorian parterre and flower borders have panormaic views... more
Roundhay Park & Tropical World
Roundhay Park, Princes Avenue, Leeds 131.5 miles away
Roundhay Park & Tropical World are set in 700 acres of Park and gardens. A Green Flag winning parkland, discover lakes, woodlands, rolling parkland, a castle folly, formal bedding and raised carpet bed designs. You can also find re-interpretations of... more
Bramham Park
Bramham, Wetherby 133.4 miles away
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 66 acres and with the Pleasure Grounds extend to over 100 acres.... more
Speke Hall
The Walk, Liverpool 136.1 miles away
The gardens at Speke Hall are set in one of the most industrialised areas of South Liverpool, and despite this there is an air of being in the countryside. The restored, largely modern garden with its dry moat has spring bulbs, formal flower beds, a... more
Castle Howard Gardens
York 136.7 miles away
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 extensive walks through woodlands, formal gardens, along... more
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens
Tudor Road, Manor Park, Runcorn 137.9 miles away
Norton Priory Museum & Gardens is an independent museum, established in 1975 to care for one of the country's most important monastic sites. which encompasses in its 38 acres museum galleries, the ruins of a medieval priory and a formal Walled... more
Ness Botanic Gardens
Neston 138.8 miles away
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 presenter and garden designer Chris Beardshaw. Ness is one of Cheshire’s... more
Drum Castle
Drumoak, Banchory 140.0 miles away
Drum Castle with its Garden of Historic Roses is a remarkably peaceful corner. Based in the Walled Garden, built around 1780, it is divided into four quadrants, each containing a design from one of the last four centuries together with roses from... more
Arley Hall & Gardens
Arley, Northwich 141.6 miles away
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 making its own contribution. The result is a garden of great... more
Plas Newydd
Llanfairpwllgwngyll 142.0 miles away
Plas Newydd garden has both formal and informal styles. With magnificent views of the Snowdonia Peaks. The open-plan garden containing shrubs planted in the lawns to the more formal Italian-style garden to the front of the house. Where the... more
Tatton Park
Knutsford 142.7 miles away
Tatton Park´s gardens are almost a collection of gardens within a garden. Outside the walled garden, the earliest formal areas include the beech maze, first established around 1795. This was designed in `gardenesque´ style by Lewis Wyatt in 1814, and... more
Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum
33 The Balk, Pocklington 148.7 miles away
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 80 varieties. The lakes are also home to a vast collection of... more
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