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

Tropical garden
Wildflower in the garden at Polesden Lacey, Surrey.

Summer gardens near you 

With vibrant displays of flowers and long, warm days to look forward to, summer is the time to make the most of nature, so why not explore the delights of some of the gardens we care for.

Visitors in the rose garden at Nostell Priory and Parkland

14 fragrant rose gardens 

Take a stroll through one of the many rose gardens in full bloom this summer. There are hundreds of varieties bred by gardeners many years ago. Find out about original planting schemes and enjoy the delicate scent and colours of old-fashioned roses.

A view over trees, the coast and a rocky island, as seen from Coleton Fishacre garden

Gardens by the sea 

The coastal gardens at our special places have some uniquely eye-catching views. With the sea as their backdrop and perennial planting, you can enjoy visiting all year.

Luna cinema at Waddesdon Manor, a National Trust property in Buckinghamshire

Outdoor spots for theatre, music and film 

From Shakespeare on stage to jazz on the lawn and Oscar-winning movies on the silver screen, join us for outdoor theatre, music and film events at some of the beautiful places we look after.

Children running in the garden at Killerton

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.

Playing on a swing at Tintinhull Garden, Somerset

Our top natural play areas 

Follow willow tunnels or make your very own woodland den in our natural play areas. You can also splash along muddy trails, hang onto rope swings and hunt for treehouses and bug hotels. Here's our pick of the best natural play areas at our places.

A family picnic at Hatchlands Park

Perfect picnic spots 

Pack a hamper, round up friends and family and enjoy a leisurely summer's day outside. Whether you prefer golden sand, wildflower meadows or rolling green hills you'll be spoilt for choice.

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
Bees like the flowers at the gardens at Overbeck's in South Devon

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
Podcast host Alan Power interviewing the gardening team at Stowe

Listen to our garden podcast series 

Download or listen to episodes from our podcast series that explore our most important historic gardens and meet the staff and volunteers who care for them.

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A view across Sheringham Park, Norfolk

Our Humphry Repton landscapes 

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the death of Humphry Repton, the original landscape gardener who transformed the gardens and parks at more than 20 of our places. Discover how he shaped many of the places we care for.

Explore the landscapes of Repton
View of The Terraces in spring at Cotehele, Cornwall

For garden lovers 

Want to discover more than 200 gardens, or pick up horticultural tips from our green-fingered experts? Browse all of our gardening content in one place to find your next inspiration.

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

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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