Family Friendly Gardens - Lets face it Gardens are generally the last place toddlers want to go - they are best avoided! Just recently we visited a large garden open to the public and there was nothing for the children to do except jump over the borders and play hide and seek amongst the rare shrubs. There was plenty of screaming from both children and parents which I am sure spoilt the day for those seeking a quiet and peaceful afternoon. Do not blame the children though - did they ask to go - I doubt it!

There are however many lovely gardens for families to enjoy through-out the British Isles where there are plenty of activities for children, without spoiling it for everyone else. We have listed a selection where you can enjoy a day out with the family. Some of the Gardens will have childrens trails, others may have good play areas or perhaps animals. 
So good luck and enjoy yourselves!

For other 'Kids Days Out' click here

Get wet in the water maze at Hever Castle

Meet the veggies - computer based veg characters at Ryton

Tree House at Alnwick Garden
East
Grimsthorpe Castle    
Belton House  
Fairhaven 
Capel Manor 
Knebworth Park  
Pensthorpe
London and South East
Beech Court  
Borde Hill
Groombridge Place
Kew Gardens
Leeds Castle
Leonardslee
Osborne House 
Penshurst Place
Regents Park 
Waddesdon Manor
Midlands
Birmingham Botanic Garden
Blenheim Palace
Ryton Organic
Tatton Park
Weston Park
North
Alnwick Garden 
Chatsworth House
Clumber Park
Cobble Hey 
Harewood House
National Wildflower Centre 
Muncaster Castle  
Norton Priory
Northern Ireland
Castlewellan
Seaforde
South -
Bowood House 
Compton Acres
Exbury  
Kingston Maurward 
Port Lymne 
Westonbirt  
South West
Bicton Park
Claverton Manor
Trebah
Eden Project
Trevarno
Scotland -
Finlaystone 
Wales
Port Meirion  
St Fagans 
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If you want to add a garden to this list let us know - email info @greatbritishgardens.co.uk (re-type)

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