Autumn gardens to visit
Autumn is a great time to visit this collection of stunning gardens
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WATERPERRY GARDENS
Eight acres of inspirational ornamental gardens steeped in horticultural history, quality Plant Centre, Garden Shop, Gift Barn, Gallery, Museum and Tea Shop. Close to Oxford in the heart of the countryside. Opening times: 10am to 5.30pm April – October, 10am to 5pm November – March.
Near Wheatley, Oxfordshire OX33 1LA | 01844 339226 | waterperrygardens.co.uk
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HEVER CASTLE & GARDENS
September is a floriferous canopy of colour and architectural splendour thanks to hundreds of dahlias blooming in a kaleidoscope of colour. The Rose Garden is in its second flush and a myriad of grasses and various miscanthus provide a beautiful backdrop for the colourful perennials on Diana’s Walk and in Faith’s Garden. Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG | 01732 865224 | hevercastle.co.uk
3 HESTERCOMBE GARDENS
In Autumn, 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
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PICTON CASTLE GARDENS
An enchanting 13th-century Castle set within 40 acres of beautiful
RHS partner gardens. With stunning rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas, and a recently restored historical walled garden, there is plenty of interest all year round. Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire SA62 4AS | 01437 751326 | pictoncastle.co.uk
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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