Autumn gardens to visit

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

1 CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDEN

Spectacular colour ignites Cambridge University Botanic Garden during autumn. Set in 40 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens in the heart of Cambridge, the Garden has one of the region’s finest collections of trees. Highlights include the Autumn Garden and Lakeside plantings. Cambridge CB2 1JE | 01223 336265 | botanic.cam.ac.uk

2 HEVER CASTLE & GARDENS

Autumn is the season when Hever’s striking trees come to the fore. The Castle is arguably at its romantic best and you will be treated to glorious displays. Throughout October, Hever is celebrating the different coloured areas of the grounds and encouraging visitors to practice the art forest bathing. Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG | 01732 865224 | hevercastle.co.uk

4 BLUEBELL ARBORETUM & NURSERY

Visit our tranquil, nine-acre, woodland garden full of unusual trees and shrubs, many of which have been planted for their superb autumn colour. 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

3 THE YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM

At the change of season from summer to autumn, just half an hour north of York, the Yorkshire Arboretum bursts with colour. The hornbeams around the visitor centre are laden with beautiful fruits, with oranges, reds and golds offering spectacular autumn colour.

Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY | @yorksarboretum | yorkshirearboretum.org

5 SISSINGHURST CASTLE GARDEN

The legacy of Vita Sackville-West’s seasonal planting adds swathes of colour well into the autumn. The Cottage Garden and views back toward the tower from the Nuttery provide a flourish of rusty browns and oranges to delight the senses. Nr Cranbrook TN17 2AB | 01580 710700 | nationaltrust.org.uk/sissinghurst