COTSWOLD NURSERIES
1 The Coach House, Ampney Crucis
This is one of the most popular destinations for plantaholics. Plant fairs here in spring and autumn attract specialist nurseries from the Cotswolds and neighbouring counties. thegenerousgardener.co.uk
2 Bunkers Hill Nursery, Kidlington
A family-run independent plant centre specialising in fruit trees, ornamental trees, native hedging and roses, all supplied bare-root in season, as well as perennials. bunkershillgardenshop.co.uk
3 Cotswold Garden Flowers, Badsey
For a huge choice, visit this retail centre at Badsey, near Broadway. cotswoldgardenflowers.co.uk
4 Rodmarton Manor, Rodmarton
Beautiful Arts and Crafts house, with terrace, topiary and walled garden. rodmarton-manor.co.uk
5 Highgrove Royal Gardens, Doughton
Tickets must be booked in advance and security is tight, but it’s worth it – tours are entertaining. Open April to October. highgrovegardens.com
6 Colesbourne Park
Opens throughout February when the snowdrop collection is in flower, but also open in autumn for arboretum tours. colesbournegardens.org.uk
7 Rockcliffe, Upper Slaughter
Open twice a year for the National Gardens Scheme (NGS, ngs.org.uk).
Avenue of topiary birds and garden rooms. rockcliffegarden.co.uk/
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8 Upton Wold, near Blockley
Holds a National Collection of Juglans (walnuts) and has stunning vistas. Open Wednesdays. uptonwold.co.uk
9 Asthall Manor, Asthall
Open for NGS and during the On Form biennal art exhibition. Garden was designed by Isabel and Julian Bannerman. asthallmanor.com
10 Stowell Park, Yanworth
Open for the NGS. Kitchen garden, glasshouses, formal terraces, herbaceous borders, and wonderful tea and cake. stowellpark.com
11 Barnsley House, Barnsley
Now a hotel, but much of the Rosemary Verey design can still be seen, including the potager garden. barnsleyhouse.com
12 Stanway Water Garden, Stanway
Boasts the tallest fountain in Britain
(91 metres), and tallest gravity fountain in the world, fed by a 455,000-litre reservoir. stanwayfountain.co.uk
13 Daylesford House, Kingham
Open for the NGS. Lady Bamford’s garden proves that going organic works on a grand scale. daylesford.com