Summer gardens to visit

Summer is a great time to visit this collection of stunning gardens

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BLUEBELL ARBORETUM AND NURSERY

Visit our tranquil nine-acre woodland garden full of unusual trees and shrubs, many of which have been planted for their superb summer flowers and foliage! Many of the rarities on display are available for sale from our adjoining specialist plant nursery. RHS Partner Garden.

Smisby, South Derbyshire LE65 2TA | 01530 413700 | bluebellnursery.com

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THE BISHOP’S PALACE & GARDENS, WELLS

Over 14 acres of tranquil and spectacular RHS Partner Gardens, including picturesque, romantic, formal and Victorian styles, a wildflower arboretum, specimen trees, Quiet and Community Gardens alongside waterfalls, a moat with resident swans and a stunning medieval palace. Covid-secure measures in place. Wells, Somerset BA5 2PD | 01749 98811 | bishopspalace.org.uk

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HEVER CASTLE & GARDENS

Running along the outer wall of the Italian Garden, Faith’s Garden provides an impressive 1,200 square metres of perennials and a riot of colour in the form of verbenas, grasses, crocosmias and rudbeckias. Glimpse sculptures through doorways and walk among the echinacea and agapanthus.

Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG | 01732 865 224 | hevercastle.co.uk

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HESTERCOMBE GARDENS

In the summertime, Hestercombe Gardens is an absolute must-see. Often referred to as the ‘jewel in Somerset’s crown’ and the ‘gateway to the Quantocks’, Hestercombe’s formal gardens, designed by Gertrude Jekyll and Sir Edwin Lutyens, are at their most colourful, sumptuous best. Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LQ | 01823 413923 | hestercombe.com

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WATERPERRY GARDENS

The gardens are ablaze with colour over the long summer days. Heading the way are lupins and roses followed by delphiniums within the world-famous herbaceous border. Waterperry Gardens – a place to explore, relax and shop in beautiful surroundings all year round. Nr Wheatley, Oxfordshire OX33 1LA | 01844 339226 | waterperrygardens.co.uk