An autumn view of the Pantheon and the Palladian Bridge at Stourhead. — An autumn view across the lake at Stourhead. | © National Trust Images/ Arnhel de Serra

Gardens and parks in Wiltshire

There's plenty of inspiration to be found in a garden near you. Here are a few favourite Wiltshire gardens to explore with the family throughout the seasons.

The garden at Stourhead

When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, a mystical grotto, and rare and exotic trees, offering a day of fresh air and discovery.

Light on a tulip tree on an island in the lake at Stourhead, Wiltshire

The garden at Lacock Abbey

Lacock Abbey's peaceful garden is a place to relax. Discover the Botanic Garden, greenhouse, orchard and woodland along with the sounds of nature at this green natural setting.

A close up of pink and white apple blossom on a tree in the orchard at Lacock Abbey. The sun is shining and a grassy path dotted with yellow flowers leads off into the woodland in the distance.

The garden at Avebury Manor

The garden is arranged as a series of 'rooms', each with an individual character. The garden is open all year so you can explore every season. With herbaceous borders, topiary and an orchard, it’s an ideal place to relax.

A colourful display of flowers with the manor behind.

The garden at Mompesson House

Discover a delightful walled garden hidden behind this 18th-century town house, featuring a pergola and traditionally planted herbaceous borders.

The garden in May at Mompesson House, Salisbury, Wiltshire

The Courts Garden

Take a stroll through the romantic Arts and Crafts Garden with its orchard, terraces, topiary houses, gazebo, lily pond and spring-fed fishpond all surrounding the 15th-century manor house.