Spring gardens to visit

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

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LEONARDSLEE LAKES & GARDENS

Explore the beautiful Grade I-listed gardens and enjoy outstanding spring displays. Lovely scenic walks around the seven tree-lined lakes with their dazzling reflections of spring colour. So much to see: wallabies, Doll’s House Museum, cafés, garden centre, Michelin-starred restaurant and year-round events.

Horsham RH13 6PP | info@leonardsleegardens.co.uk | leonardsleegardens.co.uk

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GREAT COMP GARDEN

An exceptionally beautiful 7-acre garden surrounding an early 17th-century manor. In spring the garden erupts into bloom with numerous magnolias, azaleas and rhododendrons while summer brings warmth and extravagance from the rich and fiery colours of salvias, dahlias, kniphofias, crocosmias and fuchsias.

Nr Sevenoaks Kent TN15 8QS | 01732 885094 | greatcompgarden.co.uk

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HESTERCOMBE GARDENS

Nestled beneath the Quantock Hills AONB, Hestercombe’s formal gardens, designed by Gertrude Jekyll and Sir Edwin Lutyens, reawaken to contemplate their ‘vibrating’ colour. Find your inner tranquility as you meander through the lush Georgian Landscape Garden, with views from the exotic follies.

Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LQ | 01823 413923 | hestercombe.com

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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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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