Cambridge Botanic Garden, Cambridge
Cohesion is key at this renowned university garden, with planting partners perfectly chosen for colour and interest, showing what can be done in the ‘off season’. The design takes into account the light that falls into the garden in winter, which admirably shows off beautiful bark patterns and stem colour. It gets flooded with sunshine on a bright winter day. Scent dotted about entices you further into the garden. You can even pick up a winter planting list at the kiosks. Admission is £6 or £5.50 for over 65s. VISIT FOR Excellent planting combination ideas to steal, such as cornus and underplanted bulbs and grasses woven with snowdrops.