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April 2020
Cliveden
Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s impressive gardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of a bygone age. Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls and royalty as you explore a series of gardens, each with their own special charm. From the formality of the Parterre with its vibrant floral displays to the quirky statuary and topiary in the Long Garden, the gardens will delight you in every season.The formal gardens give way to secluded glades, tree-lined…
Cliveden
Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s impressive gardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of a bygone age. Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls and royalty as you explore a series of gardens, each with their own special charm. From the formality of the Parterre with its vibrant floral displays to the quirky statuary and topiary in the Long Garden, the gardens will delight you in every season.The formal gardens give way to secluded glades, tree-lined…
Shugborough Hall
Rare survival of a complete estate, with all major buildings including mansion house, servants’ quarters, working farm and walled garden Home to the Anson family since 1624, a legacy of exploration and innovation, it was once described as ‘a perfect paradise’. You can explore sweeping parkland, ancient woodland and a landscape peppered with monuments, then discover Park Farm, created at the cutting-edge of agricultural reforms. In the Georgian mansion, unearth unusual treasures and experience life ‘below stairs’, then enter a…
Cliveden
Set high above the Thames with far-reaching views, Cliveden’s impressive gardens and majestic woodlands capture the grandeur of a bygone age. Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls and royalty as you explore a series of gardens, each with their own special charm. From the formality of the Parterre with its vibrant floral displays to the quirky statuary and topiary in the Long Garden, the gardens will delight you in every season.The formal gardens give way to secluded glades, tree-lined…
Scotney Castle
Country house, romantic garden, 14th century moated castle – all in a beautiful wooded estate. Relax in our picturesque garden with the glorious backdrop of our fairytale castle. Venture into the wonderful woodland and parkland with over 770 acres to explore. Discover the delights of our Victorian country mansion with its secrets and stories. Enjoy a delicious meal in our tea-room or bring your own food along to eat in our newly created woodland picnic area. Your day would not…
Scotney Castle
Country house, romantic garden, 14th century moated castle – all in a beautiful wooded estate. Relax in our picturesque garden with the glorious backdrop of our fairytale castle. Venture into the wonderful woodland and parkland with over 770 acres to explore. Discover the delights of our Victorian country mansion with its secrets and stories. Enjoy a delicious meal in our tea-room or bring your own food along to eat in our newly created woodland picnic area. Your day would not…
Westonbirt Arboretum
Westonbirt Arboretum is one of the most beautiful and important plant collections in the world. With 15,000 specimens, and 2,500 species of tree from all over the world, the arboretum plays a vital part in research and conservation, as well as being a stunningly beautiful place to visit and explore rare, interesting and beautiful plants from the furthest corners of the globe. Please note the minimum climbing age for children is 6 years old, there is no upper age limit.…
Hardcastle Crags
Beautiful wooded valley with 19th-century Gibson Mill at its heart A beauty spot of the South Pennines with more than 160 hectares (400 acres) of unspoilt woodland. As well as being the home of the northern hairy wood ant, there are tumbling streams, glorious waterfalls and stacks of millstone grit, all crisscrossed by more than 15 miles (24km) of footpaths. At its heart is Gibson Mill, a family-oriented visitor centre, telling the history of the valley over the past 200…
Shugborough Hall
Rare survival of a complete estate, with all major buildings including mansion house, servants’ quarters, working farm and walled garden Home to the Anson family since 1624, a legacy of exploration and innovation, it was once described as ‘a perfect paradise’. You can explore sweeping parkland, ancient woodland and a landscape peppered with monuments, then discover Park Farm, created at the cutting-edge of agricultural reforms. In the Georgian mansion, unearth unusual treasures and experience life ‘below stairs’, then enter a…
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
The magnificent Sir Harold Hillier Gardens is world famous for its arboretum and gardens – set over 180 acres of rolling Hampshire countryside; this garden is stunning whatever the season. Established by the distinguished plantsman Sir Harold Hillier in 1953, it is now home to 14 National Collections, over 400 Champion Trees and 42,000 plants from temperate regions. It is one of the most important modern plant collections in the world. Outstanding attractions include; ‘Centenary Border’ one of the longest…
