Places to visit in the South West

An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden rich in archaeology and wildlife. The Kings Garden is a scented sun trap at this time of year, while the herbaceous borders of the Side Garden (left largely untouched since the 16th century) are full of height, colour and scent.

You'll find ancient woodlands and tranquil riverside paths on Lanhydrock's estate, near Bodmin.

Rocky island crowned by a subtropical terraced garden with views of spectacular Mount's Bay. St Michael’s Mount will be closed for winter from 24 October and will reopen again in 2021. Latest news and updates for tickets and opening days can be found here.

An ancient and atmospheric estate with a medieval garden rich in archaeology and wildlife. The Kings Garden is a scented sun trap at this time of year, while the herbaceous borders of the Side Garden (left largely untouched since the 16th century) are full of height, colour and scent.

You'll find ancient woodlands and tranquil riverside paths on Lanhydrock's estate, near Bodmin.

A peaceful retreat set within the beautiful Devon countryside near Bovey Tracey, Parke is open with no need to book to visit. Take a short stroll around the garden, or a longer more strenuous walk through the woodlands and along the river to the medieval weir.

Rolling landscape park on the outskirts of Plymouth with riverside and woodland walks, and garden with follies, beautiful shrubberies and imposing specimen trees.

A glorious landscape garden surrounded by parkland, a stone's throw from Exeter.

A great post-war garden with one of the finest and most varied plant collections in the country, and 19th-century parkland near Tiverton.

The deepest river gorge in the South West, with 30m high waterfall, Lydofrd Gorge gorge is filled with wildlife, plants and trees that enchant the senses.

Tudor hunting lodge set proudly in an estate on top of the Cotswold escarpment, looking down into the Ozleworth valley and to the Mendips beyond.

The garden of this Cotswold manor house is the perfect place to unwind and explore hidden vistas, quiet corners and unexpected delights. Open until 29 November.

Cradled in a beautiful Cotswold valley rest the remains of one of the grandest Roman villas in Britain. See extensive mosaic floors, hypocaust systems and bath house rooms in a tranquil setting, with plenty of opportunities for walks, relaxation and reflection.

Home to a walled White Garden, Rose and Iris Garden and Lily Garden which were influenced by Gertrude Jekyll, with playing fountains, vibrant colours and intoxicating scents.

Dramatically sited on a wooded hill, Dunster Castle is a place of dramatic vistas and subtropical gardens near Minehead in Exmoor. The terraced garden displays varieties of Mediterranean and subtropical plants leading to the tranquil riverside wooded garden below.

World-famous landscape garden with magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees.

Charming English country garden full of variety, with peaceful water gardens, herbaceous borders, organically shaped topiary and an imaginative use of colour and planting. Open until 1 November.