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Gardens to visit in Oxfordshire

On the eastern fringe of the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire has a good selection of historic houses open to the public and gardens that you can visit. Oxford is a good base with the well known Oxford University Botanic Garden which houses a vast plant collection.
You can also visit William Kent's masterpiece at Rousham Park, which is very much as he designed it.
Another of our favourites is Buscot Park with canals by Harold Peto.
Oxfordshire is also well known for its pretty villages and houses so make sure you spend more than a day out here in this beautiful county.

Beautiful Gardens in Oxfordshire

Aston Pottery Garden

Oxfordshire, The amazing Garden at Aston Pottery is a Kaleidoscope of colour from Mid June onwards. The Annual Border with over 6500 plants grown on site (as featured on BBC Gardeners World), plus the 'Hot Border Bank'

Blenheim Palace Garden

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Blenheim Palace Garden, near Woodstock

Oxfordshire, Britain’s Greatest Palace with amazing gardens and grounds. The lake here was created by Capability Brown. The Historic Palace, birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill is also open.

Broughton Castle Garden near Banbury

Historic Houses

Broughton Castle Gardens near Banbury

Oxfordshire, This moated fortified historic castle is near Banbury and whilst the gardens are not extensive this is a great day out. Castle is open and is a must visit.

Walled garden with prairie plantings and water rill at Broughton Grange Garden

Broughton Grange Garden, Banbury

Oxfordshire, The gardens at Broughton Grange have been creatively restored with a modern twist to merge beautifully with the surrounding countryside

Buscot House Gardens

Buscot Park and Gardens, near Lechlade

Oxfordshire, To enjoy Buscot Park to the full, you should take time to explore the extensive gardens that surround this late 18th century house.

Chastleton House Garden

Chastleton House and Gardens, Cotswolds

Oxforshire, This garden has had an amazing transformation, restoring it close to its original Jacobean design. The highlight is the parterre surrounded by topiary and outside this there are flowing borders crammed with colurful herbaceous plants. House open.

Evenley Wood Gardens

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Evenley Wood Garden

Northamptonshire, A hidden gem in the Northamptonshire countryside

Greys Court Gardens

Greys Court & Garden, near Henley on Thames

Oxfordshire, The gardens surround a 16th century house at Greys Court are charming, are split into several sections the first being a 'white garden' surrounding a small pool. This leads onto the rose garden with herbaceous borders and a hydrangea border. House open

Kelmscott Manor Garden

Historic Houses

Kelmscott Manor and Gardens, near Lechlade

Oxfordshire, Kelmscott Manor - the inspirational home of William Morris, father of the Arts & Crafts movement. There is a small Cottage Garden with surrounding meadows and stream. Worth visiting the Garden if combined with a tour of the House

Kingston Bagpuize House Garden

Historic Houses

Kingston Bagpuize House and Garden

Oxfordshire, The beautiful Gardens at Kingston Bagpuize House created by Miss Raphael from 1939 and were influenced by her travels to China, Japan, Canada and South Africa.The historic House is open.

Nuffield Place and Gardens

Nuffield Place and Gardens near Henley on Thames

Oxfordshire, This Arts and Crafts style garden surrounds the Home of William Morris who founded the Morris Motorcar Company. It features include a rockery, decorative lawns and herbaceous borders. The House is also open.

Oxford University Botanic Garden

Oxford University Botanic Garden and places to stay

Oxfordshire, Oxfords best kept secret - The University of Oxford Botanic Garden probably has the most compact yet diverse collection of plants in the World. Over 5,000 different Plants Species from to keep the plant specialists engaged - all well labelled!

Rousham House Garden

Rousham House Garden

Oxfordshire, The garden here at Rousham House is a masterpiece by William Kent (1685 - 1748) and is one of the few gardens from this time which remain largely unaltered. The House is also open for groups by appointment.

Stonor Park

Historic Houses

Stonor Park Garden

Oxfordshire, Stonor Park is the historic home of Lord and Lady Camoys and the Stonor family for over 800 years. To the rear of the house a hillside walled garden affords commanding views of the deer park. House also open

Sulgrave Manor Garden

Historic Houses

Sulgrave Manor and Garden, Banbury

Oxfordshire, Explore formal arts and craft style gardens laid out in the 1920's by Reginald Blomfield. Manor House open.

Thenford Arboretum - Open Days 2023

Thenford Arboretum and Gardens, near Banbury

Oxfordshire, Book now - An amazing Garden and Arboretum created by Lord Heseltine and his wife Anne. View details and special opening days this year!

Upton House Garden

Upton House Garden near Banbury

Warwickshire, The delightful gardens at Upton House surrounds a fine stone House built in 1695. The main garden is built on terraces on a grand scale with colourful plantings. Historic House is also open.

Waterperry Gardens

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Waterperry Garden, near Wheatley

Oxfordshire, Waterperry Gardens are home to one of the country’s most beautiful purely herbaceous borders, formal knot and rose gardens, spectacular white and lavender wisteria arch, water lily canal, alpine garden and riverside walk.