Now that the RHS Chelsea Flower Show is in full swing, we thought we’d provide some suggestions for open gardens you can visit. These sites are considered by English Heritage to be among the best gardens to visit for keen gardeners.
Wrest Park

Credit: Karen Roe
Where: Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, MK45 4HR
More information: English Heritage
The Elizabethan Garden at Kenilworth Castle

Credit: Amanda Slater
Where: Castle Green, Off Castle Road, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 1NE
More information: English Heritage
Audley End House and Gardens

Credit: Karen Roe
Where: Off London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JF
More information: English Heritage
Belsay Hall, Castle & Gardens

Credit: Glen Bowman
Where: Belsay, Nr Morpeth, Northumberland, NE20 0DX
More information: English Heritage
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens

Credit: Paul Willows
Where: Brodsworth, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN5 7XJ
More information: English Heritage
Witley Court & Gardens

Credit: Stephen Boisvert
Where: Worcester Road, Great Witley, Worcestershire, WR6 6JT
More information: English Heritage
Walmer Castle & Gardens

Credit: Karen Roe
Where: Kingsdown Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7LJ
More information: English Heritage
Eltham Palace & Gardens

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Where: Kingsdown Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 7LJ
More information: English Heritage
The Home of Charles Darwin (Down House)

Credit: Glen
Where: Luxted Road, Downe, Kent, BR6 7JT
More information: English Heritage
Princess Beatrice Garden at Carisbrooke Castle

Credit: Martyn Wright
Where: Castle Hill, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30
More information: English Heritage
See this article's Pinterest board "10 English Country Gardens You Should Visit".
Title Image credits: Esther Westerveld
Chasmine
February 3rd, 2016 06:23