Spring gardens to visit
As spring approaches, make time to visit this collection of glorious gardens
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RHS ROSEMOOR
Visit us as spring bursts into flower including rhododendrons, camellias and thousands of daffodils in bloom throughout the Garden as well as naturalised daffodils and fritillaries carpeting the meadows.
Great Torrington, Devon EX38 8PH | 01805 626810 | rhs.org.uk/rosemoor
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BLARNEY CASTLE
Our 60 acres of gardens are a joy to explore. Visit the prehistoric Fern Garden, our deadly Poison Garden and our magical Rock Close. Make a wish on the famous wishing steps while the waterfall cascades alongside. Stroll by the lake and woodlands and see our magnificent collection of spring flowers in all their splendour. Cork, Ireland T23 Y598 | info@blarneycastle.ie | blarneycastle.ie
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THE BISHOP’S PALACE & GARDENS, WELLS
Over 14 acres of spectacular RHS partner gardens, including picturesque, romantic, formal and Victorian styles, a wildflower arboretum, specimen trees, a contemporary Quiet Garden and Community Garden alongside waterfalls, well pools, a moat with resident swans and a stunning medieval Palace. Wells, Somerset BA5 2PD | 01749 988111 | bishopspalace.org.uk
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EMMETTS GARDEN
Visit Emmetts Garden for a sea of red, pink and black tulips sitting under delicate cherry blossom in a spring display to delight the senses. Azaleas and rhododendrons start to awaken and begin flooding the North and South gardens with colour, with over 100 species to be discovered. Sevenoaks, Kent TN14 6BA | 01732 751507 | nationaltrust.org.uk/emmetts-garden
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CHARTWELL
Be welcomed to the home of Sir Winston Churchill by boughs of spring blossom. Cherry trees and the historic apple orchard bloom into life, with magnolias turning the garden pathways pink. Daffodils bring swathes of sunshine throughout the grounds. Westerham, Kent TN16 1PS | 01732 868381 | nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell