London and the South East

Many gardens in the South East are at their best over the summer. Why not explore one of ‘Capability' Brown’s masterpieces at Petworth in West Sussex, or breathe in the sweet scent of roses at Polesden Lacey in Surrey?

When was the last time you skimmed stones, played pooh sticks or challenged the family to a game of croquet? If there's any time to rediscover those simple pleasures, this is it. This summer we're looking forward to welcoming families to run off some steam in the great outdoors.

From the homes of great politicians to romantic castle gardens and strolls over green hills, welcome to Kent, the Garden of England.

Visit our places in Surrey and you can enjoy the gardens of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills or a beautiful arboretum.

Visit Ham House or Osterley Park for a little slice of garden or countryside heaven in the capital.

Visit grand gardens or walk around the grounds of country mansions surrounded by rolling parkland.

Where will you visit today? The rolling Chiltern hills? A magical garden? The garden of a Victorian prime minister?

Flourishing gardens and South Downs countyside await you in West Sussex.

Stroll around the grounds of fairytale castles and the gardens of famous authors in and around East Sussex.

Take in gardens and estate walks at Hinton Ampner, Mottisfont, and Th Vyne in Hampshire.

Whether it's walking, cycling, family fun, wildlife or history that interests you, you can find it all on the Isle of Wight.

Unusual houses and countryside to walk through are yours to enjoy in Oxfordshire.