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Family Gardens Days Out near me

family friendly gardens

Family Gardens near me and you for a great day out

Let's 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 on a day out, 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 children's trails, others may have good play areas or perhaps animals. So good luck and enjoy yourselves!

Looking for more Kids Days Out? Visit the Kids Days Out website.

Harewood House Gardens

Historic Houses

Harewood House Gardens

Yorkshire, Great Gardens surround Harewood House. The fabulous Italianate terrace with grand parterre is the highlight but plenty more to see with Rhododendrons, rare and exotic plants, grand displays of daffodils in the Spring. House also open

Helmsley Walled Garden

RHS Partner Garden

Helmsley Walled Garden

Yorkshire, Built in 1759, Helmsley Walled Garden is a beautiful five acre garden sitting beneath the imposing ruins of Helmsley Castle.

Hever Castle Garden

RHS Partner Garden

Hever Castle and Gardens

Kent, Hever Castle, on the Kent border have lovingly tended gardens bringing colour and life all the year round surround. One of our must visit places!

SNOWDROPS, DAFFODILS, TULIPS, ROSES, WATER GARDENS, TOPIARY, AUTUMN COLOURS. MAGNIFICENT CASTLE OPEN TO VISITORS

Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park, near Ripon

Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park, near Ripon

Yorkshire, The Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park is 45 acres of woodlands, gardens and an arboretum, as well as three tranquil lakes and a multitude of fascinating features.

Holkham Hall Walled Garden

Historic Houses

Holkham Hall Walled Garden near Wells-next-the-Sea

Norfolk, Step through the ornate Venetian gates and explore Holkham's tranquil and enchanting Walled Garden dating back to the late 1700s. The magnificent Hall is also open.

Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens London

Surrey, Kew Gardens - The ultimate Botanical Garden in the World, and not to be missed.

Knebworth House

RHS Partner Garden

Knebworth House and Gardens

Hertfordshire, The historic Knebworth House and Gardens cover 28 acres. Popular features of the 28 acres, and include a maze, the organically run walled kitchen garden, the Gertrude Jekyll Herb Garden, Garden Rooms, Rose Garden, Fountains, Statues, Park. House also open

Leeds Castle and Gardens

Leeds Castle Gardens, near Maidstone

Kent, Leeds Castle near Maidstone is set amongst 500 acres of beautiful grounds and gardens. It is a wonderful place to visit any time of year.

Lost Gardens of Heligan

RHS Partner Garden

Lost Gardens of Heligan, St Austell

Cornwall, Restored back from obscurity - The Lost Gardens of Heligan are one of Britain's finest restorations. The jungle takes you through a valley with paths and pools, tree ferns and tropical plants. There are also formal gardens and a woodland walk.

Lullingstone Castle - A Great British Garden in Kent

RHS Partner Garden

Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden, Sevenoaks

Kent, RHS Partner Garden winner 2022 - South East -The World Garden is a botanical gem set in the historic and beautiful Kent countryside, situated within the grounds of Lullingstone Castle

National Botanic Garden of Wales

RHS Partner Garden

National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthe

Carmarthenshire, Deep in the beautiful Towy Valley of South and South West Wales lies a world class garden for the Millennium.

Newby Hall Gardens

Historic Houses

Newby Hall Gardens, near Ripon

Yorkshire, These great gardens at Newby Hall date from 1691 and have changed over the centuries with the current design dating from the 1920s influenced by Lawrence Johnston who designed Hidcote Manor Gardens. House open

Norton Priory Garden

Norton Priory and Gardens, Runcorn

Cheshire, Norton Priory has a great garden and is home to much wildlife. The peaceful and relaxing two and a half acre Walled Garden at Norton Priory has won four Britain in Bloom awards. Museum open.

Osborne House Gardens

English Heritage

Osborne House Gardens

Isle of Wight, Osborne House and Gardens once the retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Landscape Gardens Surrey

Historic Houses

Painshill, open Garden in Surrey

Surrey, Painshill - Visit one of the finest landscape gardens in the world, with serpentine lake, stunning views and follies

Penshurst Place Gardens

RHS Partner Garden

Penshurst Place Gardens

Kent, A splendid 14th century Manor House, Penshurst Place is set in magnificent Tudor Gardens surrounded by gentle English Parkland.

Pensthorpe Gardens

Pensthorpe Millenium Garden near Fakenham

Norfolk, The Millennium Garden at Pensthorpe Natural Park was designed by Piet Oudolf, the internationally acclaimed plantsman. His revolutionary style of naturalistic planting fits so perfectly into the landscape. In flower July to September

Polesden Lacy Gardens

National Trust

Polesden Lacey House and Gardens

Surrey, The gardens at Polesden Lacey are the creation of Mrs Greville, the renowned society hostess.

Portmeirion and Gardens

Portmeirion and Gardens, beautiful Italianate village in Wales

Gwynedd, Portmeirion is home to a 70 acre sub-tropical forest with 20 miles of paths, hidden lakes, temples and breath-taking views. Rhododendrons and Azaleas are one of the main attractions with the peak in May.

Quarry Bank Garden

Quarry Bank, National Trust, near Wilmslow

Cheshire, At Quarry Bank wander through the mill meadow, cross over the garden bridges and follow the bubbling River Bollin as it flows past the Ornamental Ladies Garden created by mill owner Robert Hyde Greg in the 1860s.

Raby Castle Walled Garden

Historic Houses

Raby Castle Walled Garden

County Durham, The 18th-century Walled Garden at Raby Castle has been recently remodelled by renowned garden designer Luciano Giubbilei with Lady Barnard. Together, they have laboured to create a stunning Garden

Relaxing in Regents Park

Regents Park

Probably the best known London Park, with lakes, formal borders including roses.

RHS Harlow Carr Tulip Time

RHS Garden Harlow Carr, near Harrogate

North Yorkshire, The wonderful RHS Harlow Carr Gardens worth visiting any time of year

Ryton Organic Garden

Ryton Organic Gardens

Coventry, Ryton Organic Garden is an internationally famous tourist attraction as well as being the site of Garden Organics headquarters.

Scone Palace and Gardens

RHS Partner Garden

Scone Palace, Perth

Perthshire, Poised above the River Tay in Perthshire, Scone Palace is surrounded by extensive gardens. The Palace is open.

Standen House Garden

Standen House Gardens

Sussex, Standen House is an amazing Arts and Crafts family home, complemented by a beautiful 13 acre hillside garden. The garden is beautiful in every season especially Spring.

HOUSE OPEN TO VISITORS, MORRIS AND CO INTERIORS, RHODODENDRONS, CAMELLIAS, TULIPS, WOODLAND WALKS.

Stone Lane Gardens to visit on Dartmoor

RHS Partner Garden

Stone Lane Gardens, Chagford, Dartmoor

Devon, Stone Lane Gardens is an enchanting arboretum, with wildlife ponds to visit on the edge of Dartmoor.

Tatton Park Garden

Tatton Park Gardens

Cheshire, These delightful Gardens at Tatton Park cover 50 acres. Much of the gardens were designed by Lewis Wyatt in the 1800s . Find the leech pool, ablaze with colour from banks of azaleas each May, and discover one of the UK's best Japanese Gardens. House open

The Courts Garden

The Courts Garden, Melksham, National Trust

Wiltshire, The Courts - It is a manageable seven acres of topiary, hedges, pools and plants in satisfying harmony and typical of Arts and Crafts style gardens. Another great place to visit in Wiltshire.

Thorp Perrow Arboretum

Thorp Perrow Arboretum

North Yorkshire, Thorp Perrow is situated at the base of the Yorkshire Dales - come and explore the 100 acres of woodland with trees from around the world, some trees dating back to Medieval times.

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