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Welcome to Great British Gardens, for beautiful gardens to visit and places to stay nearby. We had a worldwide audience of around 500,000 and page views in excess of 1.5 million in 2008. Please note we update opening times in Jan/Feb each year to ensure our information is as accurate as possible.

Our Guide was voted into the top 3 Gardening Websites in the UK at the Garden Writers Awards at the Savoy Hotel London on 25th November 2004.

Gardens open to the public on a regular basis are invited to submit their details for consideration - there is a nominal  registration charge of £24.50. Our garden information is updated regularly. Gardens open for charity only are free. Telephone : 01666 825390 to be considered for inclusion.

National Trust Gardens are indicated by NT.

Opening Times - We update our opening times between February and March every year. If you are travelling long distances please check times with the gardens just in case changes are made by the owners.

Seasonal Guides
During the year we feature:
Winter Gardens 
Daffodils  
Snowdrop Gardens 
Rhododendron Gardens 
Rose Gardens
Gardens for the whole family ( summer holidays - new for 2008 ) 
Illuminated Gardens 
Autumn Tints 
Westonbirt Autumn Tints and Illuminated Trail

Chelea Flower Show

Good accommodation, at reasonable prices has been included, and we welcome feedback to ensure we include only quality establishments in our guide.

Feedback  

A refreshingly simple to use guide ' - South West Tourism.

This site features beautiful gardens to visit '. Very easy to use. The Times.

Superb!'- visitor from USA

I haven't honestly looked for any garden sites before today, but yours is really super!! ' Sue Rogers. Gardens in Norfolk.

Thank you for a wonderful, informative site. I am a passionate gardener who has visited London several times, but has spent little time outside the city. This spring, I'll be exploring Cornwall and the Cotswolds, and your useful guide will help me choose the best gardens to see....

I just loved Sissinghurst Castle - a great garden in kent


Photography - we would like to thank all those who have contributed photographs for our guide including. We also have a photo library.
Charles Hawes - Runner up in RHS Garden Photographer of Year 2002 .
Louisa Brown 
Richard.Clarke 
Rudolf Schwarzkopf-Zskai
Nigel Marchant
Janet Langman
Robert Moran  
David Parker 
Fran Purdy



Also a selection of photographs taken by Paul Leitch - Editor
We are always seeking good garden information. 
To use any of our photographs please email info @greatbritishgardens.co.uk (re-type)

The Garden Lovers Bookshop - www.gardeningbooks.org.uk or click here

Our other Guides
www.kidsdaysout.co.uk - a guide to days out with children including disabled
www.seasidecottages.co.uk  - self catering around Britain's Coast.
www.letsgoto.org.uk - the town and city guide -coming soon - see a taster! 
www.upthehighstreet.co.uk - shopping on-line made easy
airport-hotel-finder - listings for hotels at all the UK main airports
www.townandcityfinder.co.uk - all the info you need on Towns and Cities throughout the UK
www.sharebritain.com - share your favourite places and help our nominated charity

 


German Visitors - See our entry page

Support - We are delighted to support the following Community Gardens:
TWIGS - Swindon 
Redhall Walled Garden 
Culpeper Community Garden 

Copyright
No part of this guide can be reproduced or copied without permission. The set out of the gardens and accommodation details are copyright.

We act in good faith and cannot be held responsible for any incorrect information. We do not act as agents for any bed & breakfast providers and have accepted advertisements in good faith.

Contact info @greatbritishgardens.co.uk ( re-type ) or telephone 01666 825390

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