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Gardens in London and the South East

Autumn scene at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex
Autumn at Sheffield Park and Garden, East Sussex | © National Trust Images/Laurence Perry

Discover some of the most scenic gardens to visit in London and the South East and enjoy great days out all year round.

Gardens and parks in London and the South East

Frost-covered garden grass path between mushroom shaped topiary with trees in background, winter, Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Hampshire 

Hampshire has delightful gardens and parklands to explore in winter. Discover peaceful places with sculptural planting, frost-covered topiary, and beautiful vistas to enjoy with family and friends.

Pink, white and yellow dahlias in the Walled Garden at Chartwell, Kent

Kent 

There are gardens aplenty to explore in Kent, including Sissinghurst – one of the most famous in the country. From productive walled gardens to beautiful borders, there's something for every taste.

View of the garden at Polesden Lacey through ornate metal gates

Surrey 

Discover the best winter gardens and open spaces to explore around Surrey, from royal gardens to rolling parkland.

A view of the Forecourt Garden in winter

Sussex 

Beautiful gardens are found all over Sussex. The romantic gardens at Nymans and Bateman's; and Capability Brown landscapes at Sheffield Park and Petworth are all yours to explore.

Walled garden overflowing with plants in the autumn

Gardens in Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Berkshire 

Gardens from the grand scale of Stowe's landscape garden to formal parterres at Hughenden and Cliveden and the intimate walled garden 'rooms' at Greys Court.

An image of the River Wandle cascade with Morden Hall house in the background

London 

Discover a variety of plants and interest in gardens across London, from spring bulbs bursting into life, and colourful summer roses to golden autumn leaves and frosty topiary.

Access for everyone

A visitor using a wheelchair takes a photo, with flower borders and Killerton house in the background

Access for everyone 

The National Trust is for everyone. Our Access Guide gives helpful information about the accessibility of our sites where we welcome visitors. The guide is designed to have accessibility information for all our visited places in one location to assist with planning your visits. The Guide is up-to-date at the point of publication.

Trees display their autumn colour by the lake at Sheffield Park and Garden

Explore gardens and parklands

We care for more than 200 gardens and parks. From kitchen gardens full of fruit and veg to historic parkland, there’s something for everyone.