Spring gardens to visit

As spring begins, make time to visit this collection of glorious gardens

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HEVER CASTLE & GARDENS

Feel uplifted by over 40,000 tulips proudly standing to attention and providing a visual feast of spring colour. Tulip Celebrations at Hever Castle & Gardens will see the gardeners lead visitors on daily tours of the Castle grounds which will be ablaze with tulips in every conceivable colour, from 19 to 24 April 2022.

Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG | 01732 865224 | hevercastle.co.uk

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MORTON HALL GARDENS

Morton Hall Gardens Tulip Festival 30 April to 2 May, in conjunction with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Bloms Bulbs. Be inspired by thousands of stunning tulips in borders, pots and cut flower displays, with expertise from Bloms Bulbs at hand. Tickets are limited and must be pre-booked at rsc.org.uk/morton-hall. Worcestershire B96 6SJ | 01386 791820 | mortonhallgardens.co.uk

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WATERPERRY GARDENS

Celebrate Spring at Waterperry Gardens with a visit to our Fritillary meadow. See the county flower of Oxfordshire in all its native splendour as it flowers throughout April. Waterperry Gardens – a place to explore, relax and shop in beautiful surroundings all year round.

Nr Wheatley, Oxfordshire OX33 1LA | 01844 339254 | waterperrygardens.co.uk

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DUBLIN GARDEN TRAIL

Something is stirring in Dublin! Spectacular private gardens are flourishing. The 14 most celebrated invite you to explore. Expert plantspeople. Extensive botanical collections. Rich in design and art. Large demesnes and urban gems. A warm welcome awaits you. +353 87 9724271 | dublingardens.com | dublingardengroup@gmail.com

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GLAMIS CASTLE

Situated in heart of Angus, Glamis Castle is renowned for its rich history. The castle offers guided tours where visitors can explore the fascinating 1,000year history, while the gardens have an array of outdoor spaces including The Italian Garden, Nature Trail, Walled Garden and the atmospheric Macbeth Trail. Angus, Scotland DD8 1RJ | 01307 840393 | glamis-castle.co.uk

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CLUMBER PARK NATIONAL TRUST

Set within Clumber Park’s 3,800 acres of parkland, the picturesque Pleasure Grounds feature 250-year-old Cedars, a man-made serpentine lake, two classical temples, an ornamental bridge, a Victorian lakeside terrace, a pinetum, a missing mansion and a magnificent chapel, often referred to as a ‘Cathedral in Miniature’. Nottinghamshire S80 3BE | 01909 476592 | nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park

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THE SAVILL GARDEN

This haven of beautifully designed gardens and woodland combines both traditional and contemporary styles, with royal connections throughout. From April, Spring Wood comes alive with magnificent rhododendrons, magnolias, ferns and woodland perennials and in The Glades, you’ll find drifts of fresh spring bulbs. Wick Lane, Englefield Green, Egham, TW20 0UJ | windsorgreatpark.co.uk

8 THE YORKSHIRE ARBORETUM

The Yorkshire Arboretum offers 120 acres of peace and tranquillity in the heart of North Yorkshire. Experience exceptional natural beauty, a botanically diverse tree collection, sweeping vistas and wildflower meadows. Just 30 minutes from York, it’s yours to explore!

Castle Howard, York YO60 7BY | 01653 648598 | yorkshirearboretum.org

9 OSTERLEY PARK AND HOUSE NATIONAL TRUST

Osterley’s bursting with colour this spring. Drop by the fragrant bulb display in the Garden House on the Easter Egg Adventure this April, picnic in the park and catch the bluebells blooming across the Long Walk in May.

Isleworth, Middlesex TW7 4RB | 020 8232 5050 | nationaltrust.org.uk/osterley

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GREAT DIXTER HOUSE & GARDENS

Nestled in the Sussex countryside is a garden that inspires horticulturists across the world as it marries the natural with the gardened. Wander the swathes of wildflower meadows before stepping into this multi-layered garden which provides interest throughout the year and mixes the exotic with the conventional. Northiam, East Sussex TN31 6PH | greatdixter.co.uk

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HESTERCOMBE GARDENS

Hestercombe encompasses 50 acres of quintessential Somerset gardens, spanning three centuries of garden design. The estate offers a unique combination and varied experience of the Georgian Landscape Garden (designed 1750s), the Victorian Shrubbery and the Edwardian Formal Gardens (early 1900s). Taunton, Somerset TA2 8LG | 01823 413923 | hestercombe.com