An adult with a child on their shoulders look up at the branches of an apple tree in the orchard at Barrington Court, Somerset — Exploring the orchard at Barrington Court | © National Trust Images / James Dobson

Gardens and parks in Somerset

The Somerset area has some wonderful gardens filled with fountains, lakes and terraces. Here are the perfect places to explore this season.

Head outside and enjoy a wide variety of gardens and parks in Somerset.

Visitors walking through the garden at Montacute, Somerset along a path lined with flower beds and a raised stone balustrade behind them with stone pavilion building at the end of the wall

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The garden at Montacute House

Explore the garden of Montacute House throughout the seasons. See the yew trees, affectionately known as ‘wibbly wobbly’ hedges, or take a few moments of tranquillity in the Orangery.

Two older visitors look at a pamphlet on the South Terrace in the garden at Dunster Castle, Somerset

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The garden at Dunster Castle

Explore the highlights of the garden at Dunster Castle, which takes you around the world and through four different microclimates

Visitors walking in the garden in August at Tyntesfield, Somerset

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The garden at Tyntesfield near Bristol

The garden at Tyntesfield is an ever-changing landscape, home to beautiful borders, ancient trees and tasty produce that's used daily in the Cow Barn restaurant.

A view of the bridge and lake at Stourhead in autumn with red and green trees either side of the water and the domed Temple of Apollo in the background

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The world famous garden at Stourhead

Stourhead is home to one of the world's most famous gardens, with myriad temples, grottos, trees and water features to explore. Read more about what you'll see during your visit.

Bustalls (the old calf pens) at Barrington Court, Somerset.

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The garden at Barrington Court

Explore the garden of Barrington Court throughout the seasons. See the fruit and produce growing in the Kitchen Garden or enjoy the tranquillity and beautiful borders of formal, walled garden areas.

A view of the Pasture towards the Palladian Bridge at Prior Park covered in snow.

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The landscape garden at Prior Park

There are all sorts of architecture and wildlife to be discovered at Prior Park, from bridges to a restored Edwardian summerhouse and kingfishers around the lakes.

A large tree with yellowing autumn leaves, next to a pyramid-shaped den made of branches leaned against each other

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The garden at Fyne Court

Fyne Court is a haven for wildlife in spring, with clues to its past life as an Arcadian garden. You can also explore the Quantock Hills, with enjoyable walks and captivating views.