June highlights in a garden near you

The next few weeks are the best time to see the last of the late spring and early summer colour in gardens like Barrington Court, Lytes Cary Manor, Montacute, Stourhead and Tintinhull. Its also a chance to enjoy the peace and tranquility of favourite places before the summer holidays begin. Here are some of the top gardens to visit in June.

There is also a special book signing at Barrington Court on 13 June with Escape to the Country presenter Jules Hudson, and Jazz on the Lawn at Barrington on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 June.

The lily pond statue and roman centurion statue in the Walled Garden at Barrington Court

Summer garden glory at Barrington Court 

The warm summer sunshine brings the garden to life with borders full of colour and scents, vegetables growing large and fruit ripening on the trees.

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The white Garden at Barrington
Barrington Court   Somerset

Jules Hudson at Barrington Court

Join us in the walled garden from 1pm - 3pm on 13 June, for an exclusive book signing with author, archaeologist and television presenter, Jules Hudson. Best known for presenting the BBC series Escape to the Country, Jules has written a fascinating insight into the walled gardens of the National Trust.

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South Lawn in glorious sunshine

Jazz on the Lawn at Barrington Court 

Our popular Jazz on the Lawn event on Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 June is relaxed fun for everyone. Bring a picnic and something to sit on, and enjoy some foot stomping tunes.

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Visitors in the orchard

Summertime at Lytes Cary Manor 

We can help keep the family captivated this summer at Lytes Cary Manor.

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Flower borders in the East Court at Montacute House

The summer garden at Montacute 

Summer is a great time to be in the garden. The herbaceous borders of the East Court are perhaps the jewel in the crown with striking colour and architectural planting set around a manicured lawn. You'll find peonies and the sweet perfume scents of the Rosa Blanc de Coubert. There are grassy banks, a fountain to cool off by, and shady spots to relax and picnic.

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The Temple of Apollo reflected in the lake at Stourhead, Wiltshire
Stourhead   Wiltshire

The world-famous garden at Stourhead

Perhaps the most beautiful and magical of all of the great landscape gardens, Stourhead is an English 18th-century view of Arcadian paradise. In late spring and early summer the garden is a tranquil place to sit and relax, enjoy a picnic and immerse yourself in 300 years of history.

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Flower border by the Pool Garden at Tintinhull

Find gardening inspiration at Tintinhull 

A gardener's garden, with its open and varied sequence of garden rooms, each with its own special style.

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