Summer gardens to visit

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

1 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

2 CERNEY HOUSE GARDENS

Cerney House Gardens is a romantic English garden. There is a beautiful secluded Victorian walled garden which features herbaceous borders overflowing with plants. Enjoy the informal planting in combination with our beautiful setting, as well as our woodland walk and extended nature trail. North Cerney, Cirencester GL7 7BX | 01285 831300 | cerneygardens.com

3 HESTERCOMBE GARDENS

In the summertime, Hestercombe’s 50 acres of gardens are simply delightful. Gertrude Jekyll’s striking colours perfectly complement Lutyens’ masterly hard landscaping. Find inner peace as you meander through the lush Georgian Landscape Garden, with magnificent ‘borrowed’ views from the exotic seats.

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

4 KINGSTON BAGPUIZE HOUSE

The house, garden and parkland of this lovely family home will be open on August 22, 23 and 24 and September 5, 6, 19 and 20. Please see website for full details including pre-booking and COVID 19 update. Teas available. Nr Abingdon OX13 5AX | 01865 820259 | kbhevents.uk

5 PICTON CASTLE

Set within the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, this enchanting 13thcentury castle is surrounded by a spectacular 40-acre RHS Partner Garden. Magnificent rhododendrons, shady woodlands, an exotic jungle garden and a colourful walled garden complement this award-winning garden for all seasons. The Rhos, Haverfordwest SA62 4AS | 01437 751326 | pictoncastle.co.uk