Gardens & parks

We have more than 200 wonderful gardens to explore and enjoy. Beautiful flower gardens, impressive landscape parks and space for you and your family to relax

Snowdrops at Stourhead, Wiltshire
Snowdrops in the foreground, with the house behind

Places to see snowdrops 

Blooming between January and March, snowdrops are a welcome sign that spring will soon be on its way. Find out where you can spot these delicate flowers near you.

A winter's day at Scotney Castle, Kent

Our top winter gardens 

Winter is here, but that doesn't mean that you can't still enjoy exploring gardens. We've got plenty of special places where you can find bright pops of colour from berries and flowers, or see textured grasses and frosted seed heads. Where will you discover first?

Visitors enjoying a walk in the parkland at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

Nine great parklands to explore 

We look after a great number of parklands across the UK with wide green spaces, leafy avenues and ancient woods. Here's our pick of the best.

Visitors in the garden at Christmas at Lanhydrock

Family-friendly gardens 

Planning a day out the whole family will enjoy? Let your children's or grandchildren's imaginations run wild as they explore our gardens.

Child playing with winter leaves in the gardens

50 things top activities to do in winter 

Winter is the perfect time for playing in the snow, stargazing, bird watching, cooking on a campfire and lots more.

Gardens and parks near you

From walled gardens to landscaped lawns, gardens designed by big names to acres of parkland, we've more than 500 years of history for you to explore.

Discover our gardens and parks
Visitors sat outside the stable courtyard cafe in the covered area at Christmas, Saltram, Devon

Cosy tea-rooms and cafés 

After a bracing walk around a winter garden, come in from the cold and treat yourself to a mulled wine, home-made mince pie or even a Christmas lunch with all the trimmings.

Recharge with some festive treats
A tour of the garden at Powis Castle and Garden, Powys, Wales

Gardening events 

If you love gardens, then why not come along to one of our garden events? We have tours, walks, workshops and courses on all aspects of gardening, from hedge laying to rhododendron rambling.

Garden events near you
Night Run at Nostell, Wakefield.
Running 

Explore gardens and parks on a run under the stars

Going on a Night Run allows you to explore a new side to the places you love. Head out as the sun sets over beautiful parkland or run past medieval ruins illuminated by moonlight.

Awaken your senses
Snowdrops

Create a snowdrop carpet in your garden 

January and February can be gloomy, but seeing a swathe of snowdrops has to be one of the best ways to brighten up your day. Now you can create your own snowy display at home with the help of some top tips from our gardeners.

Top tips for snowdrop displays
A waterfall in winter surrounded by trees

Listen to podcast episodes about gardens 

Download or listen to episodes from our podcast series that explore our most important historic gardens. In the latest gardens episode we're taking a stroll through the world-famous Bodnant Garden in the foothills of Snowdonia National Park. You’ll encounter dramatic waterfalls, romantic dells and exotic rhododendrons. Hear about Henry Pochin, the plant hunter and aspiring politician who created Bodnant 150 years ago.

The Cottage Garden in April at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent

Great women gardeners 

From wealthy socialites to horticultural pioneers, journey through the gardens of time and discover seven of history's most inspirational women gardeners.

Planting the seeds of innovation

Garden conservation

Find out more about the work that goes on behind the scenes by our talented garden teams to restore and conserve the gardens you love to visit

What we do

Gardener's tips

Looking after more than 200 gardens has taught us a thing or two, so here our gardeners share some of their tips for a blooming beautiful garden

Pick up some top tips