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Gardens in Wiltshire, near Salisbury, Chippenham, Swindon

gardens in wiltshire
Historic Wiltshire full of history with many beautiful places to visit including gardens on your day out with the family. Many of the places we feature in Wiltshire are hidden gems which you may not have heard of before.
We list the finest landscape garden in Britain - Stourhead, as well as 17 others which will take your breath away.
You cannot do justice to this county in one day, so why not have a few days or a week away staying in one of our recommended hotels.
You will need a car to see most of the gardens but you can always join one of our organised guided tours, with departure points around the UK including London.
The major towns in Wiltshire are Swindon, Chippenham and Salisbury both of which are good bases for your travels.

Abbey House Manor Gardens Malmesbury

Abbey House Manor Gardens, Malmesbury

Wiltshire, Abbey House Manor in Malmesbury was once part of the Benedictine Monastery founded about 666 AD.

Avebury Manor Garden

Avebury Manor and Gardens National Trust

Wiltshire, Parts of Avebury Manor may date back to the 12th century. Medieval walls surround a series of garden rooms containing raised walks, flower gardens, rose garden and an orchard.

Bowood House Gardens

Bowood House and Gardens, near Chippenham

Wiltshire, Bowood House is the magnificent home of the Marquis and Marchioness of Lansdowne, with Capability Brown Lake and Landscape, plus more formal areas.

Bowood Rhododendron Garden

RHS Partner Garden

Bowood Rhododendron Garden

Wiltshire, This Rhododendron Garden at Bowood House is extensive and has great displays of rhododendrons and Camellias from mid April to early June. Vibrant displays of bluebells during Spring.

Broadleas House Gardens

Broadleas Garden, Devizes

Wiltshire, This delightful garden is best early on in the year as it is more like a Cornish Garden.

North Meadow Cricklade

Cricklade Fritillaries

Wiltshire, Cricklade Fritillaries - A natural history spectacular not to be missed.

Dyrham Park Garden

Dyrham Park House and Gardens, near Bath, National Trust

Gloucestershire, Dyrham Park near Bath is a beautiful place to visit any time of year with a colourful winter garden. The gardens were designed around the 17th century and included a Dutch Water Garden, plus new parterre. The amazing historic House is open too.

Great Chalfield Manor Garden

Great Chalfield Manor & Garden, near Melksham

Wiltshire, Great Chalfield Manor House and Garden is a great place to visit set in wonderful Wiltshire Countryside. It is one of the National Trust's hidden gems with amazing gardens that surround the Manor House. Colours throughout the seasons.

Heale Garden

Historic Houses

Heale Garden and Plant Centre

Wiltshire, Heale House is set in 8 acres of beautiful gardens with ponds and streams adding to the atmosphere. Harold Peto designed the Japanese themed Garden in the grounds.

Iford Manor Garden

Historic Houses

Iford Manor Garden, near Bath, Wiltshire

Wiltshire, Grade 1 listed garden, once home to the famous garden designer Harold Peto. The gardens are set on an Italian style terraces, the top one leading alongside beautiful borders to the Cloister and Courtyard. One of the hidden gems in Wiltshire.

Lacock Abbey Snowdrops

Lacock Abbey Snowdrops National Trust

Wiltshire, Lacock Abbey is set in the beautiful village of Lacock which is famous as a location and setting for period dramas. It is well known for its beautiful displays of Snowdrops in February and early March.

Larmer Tree Gardens

Larmer Tree Gardens, near Shaftesbury

Wiltshire, Larmer Tree Gardens - 'Secret Gardens of Wiltshire' in the beautiful Cranborne chase.

Lydiard Park Walled Garden

Historic Houses

Lydiard Park Walled Garden & House

Wiltshire, The Walled Garden is set within this historic park, with Mansion (open), lakeside and open walks where dogs are welcome. Tearoom on site.

Gardens in Bath

Prior Park Landscape Gardens, Bath, National Trust

Somerset, Prior Park Landscape Garden in Bath is a beautiful place to visit. The centre piece is a lake divided into two by a grand paladian bridge. The lake itself is a beautiful shade of blue and no doubt the colours come from the clay particles in the water.

Stourhead Garden

Stourhead Gardens, near Warminster, National Trust

Wiltshire, Take a walk around Stourhead, one of the most beautiful landscape gardens in the world. There is a wonderful selection of temples including Classical temples, Temple of Flora, Temple of Apollo plus a rock bridge and cascade. AMAZING AUTUMN COLOURS!

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.

Old Town Gardens Swindon

Town Gardens, Swindon

Wiltshire, Step back in time to this Victorian garden set in an old quarry which used to produce Portland stone. Beautiful blossom displays in April plus amazing formal bedding throughout the year. One of Wiltshire's best parks.

Twigs Garden Tulips

Community Garden

Twigs Garden

Wiltshire, TWIGS Community Gardens site is one of the hidden treasures of Swindon. The gardens are a source of inspiration as well as providing a much needed oasis from the stresses of everyday life.

PLEASE VISIT THIS WONDERFUL COMMUNITY INCLUSIVE PROJECT