Some of the most exquisite gardens in the world exist in the UK, many of them specialising in rare plants and elaborately designed landscapes.
All over the UK, there are many serene locations to enjoy a garden atmosphere during their seasonal peak. Here are just a few locations to help you find some of the most treasured gardens in the UK.
SCOTLAND
Drummond Castle Gardens, Crieff
A composite garden, restructured in early Victorian times, and renewed again in the 20th century when the garden framework and the exceptional interest of the original 19th century design were carefully preserved.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Four gardens boasting a rich living collection of plants, also a world-renowned centre for plant science and education.
Duthie Park & Winter Garden, Aberdeen
A beautiful floral paradise from January to December, with rare and exotic plants on show from all over the world. Under its impressive glass dome you can see no less than 600 different species of cacti.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Rowallane Garden, Saintfield
A true plant man's garden in an informal style - with trees, shrubs and plants from around the world.
Botanic Gardens & Palm House, Belfast
The Palm House is one of the earliest examples of a glasshouse made from curved iron and glass. It was built between 1839 and 1852 and features many interesting and colourful tropical plants.
LONDON
Kew Gardens (Kew Palace & Royal Botanic Gardens), Richmond
Three hundred acres of botanical delights grace Kew Gardens, which lies on the south bank of the Thames River between Richmond and Kew.
Syon House And Park, Brentford
Take a look round the Duke of Northumberland's London home, view the magnificent State and Private Apartments and enjoy the spectacular Great Conservatory and 40 acres of gardens.
NORTHERN ENGLAND
Dalemain House & Gardens, Penrith
The fantastic Lake District historic house and gardens contains a wealth of Tudor and Mediaeval rooms and buildings behind its Georgian facade.
Bramham Park, Leeds
Famous for its 66 acres of French formal gardens, the house is an experience much sought after for a wide range of occasions.
MIDLANDS
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
One of the premier parks in Birmingham and has been awarded Green Flag status. There's plenty of opportunity for exercise at the park's tennis courts, bowling and putting greens and wildlife enthusiasts can follow the walkways and cycle routes alongside the River Rea.
Sheffield Botanical Gardens
Covering 19 acres, the site has fifteen different garden areas featuring collections of plants from all over the world, including Mediterranean, Asian, American prairie-style, woodland and rock-and-water plantings.
Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens, Market Harborough
A graceful 18th century historic house set in beautiful romantic gardens.
SOUTHERN ENGLAND
Lost Gardens Of Heligan, Pentewan
Heligan, seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years, is one of the most mysterious estates in England.
Rougemont Gardens, Exeter
This garden incorporates major historic features - the Roman city wall and bank, and the bank and ditches of William the Conqueror's Castle.
Bowood House & Gardens, Calne
The 100-acre property includes a 40-acre lake, the Cascade Waterfall, Doric Temple, arboretum, pinetum and terraced rose garden.
Hoveton Hall Gardens, Norwich
A delightful 15-acre garden, mixing both formal and informal planting across the seasons.
WALES
National Botanical Garden Of Wales, Llanarthne
The Great Glasshouse, the Garden's iconic visitor attraction which houses plants from the Earth's Mediterranean climatic regions, doubles up as a refuge for some of the world's rarest plants.
Margam Country Park, Port Talbot
Set in 1000 acres of glorious parklands, Margam Country Park offers natural beauty, history, wildlife and a wide range of fun activities and facilities to make it one of the best days out in Wales for all the family.
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