The Gardens & Grounds to Visit for Botanical Inspiration

Travelzoo Staff
04 Apr 2017

That's right, folks, 10-16 April is National Gardening Week: a full seven days in which to celebrate the green, green grass of… well, gardens, really.

Whether your own yard is more concrete jungle than landscaped loveliness or you're an established gardener looking for tips and inspiration, there are plenty of gorgeous gardens up and down the country to admire. Here are some of our favourite outdoorsy Travelzoo deals around England and Wales.

Northeast

£7.50 – Harewood House: Grounds & Below Stairs Entry

How do 100 acres of grounds sound to start off your gardening adventure? The gardens at Grade I-listed Harewood House near Leeds were originally designed by landscape artist Capability Brown, and boast a Georgian walled garden, a Himalayan garden and a bird garden. And the view from inside the 18th-century manor - which was featured in ITV period drama "Victoria" - isn't too shabby either.

You'll also get access to the grounds if you choose to visit for the Great British Food Festival instead.

Midlands

£6 – Staffordshire: Food Festival at Weston Park

You can explore the gardens at Weston Park - also originally laid out in the 1800s by Capability Brown - and entertain your tastebuds with treats at the Great British Food Festival, too. The grounds feature walled gardens, a labyrinth and mazes, as well as a sensory garden to satisfy even the keenest of gardeners.

Wales


£12 – Entry for 2 to National Botanic Garden of Wales

Situated in Carmarthenshire, the National Botanic Garden of Wales is home to over 8000 different species of plant. Its tropical butterfly house has over 500 types of butterfly and it also boasts some of the most endangered plants in the world.

You can visit with a friend for £6 each, and soak up as much botanical inspiration as possible for a day.

Northwest

£6 – Arley Hall Food Festival & Garden Entry

With eight acres of formal gardens to meander around, there's plenty for the green-fingered to explore at Arley Hall. And if you wanted further proof that spring has sprung, just take a look at the daffodil and wildflower meadow!

For £6 you can visit the hall for the Great British Food Festival, which also includes entry to the gardens.

Southwest

£9 – Cotswolds: Entry for 2 to Kelmscott Manor & Gardens

Kelmscott Manor was the summer retreat of Arts and Crafts artist William Morris, and it's easy to see how this glorious setting could have inspired his creativity and love of botanical prints.

For £4.50 a head, you can explore the 17th-century manor and its gardens, which are filled with plants like those used in Morris's designs. 

Southeast

£35 – The Beth Chatto Gardens: Annual Membership for 2

If it's year-round garden perusing you're after, The Beth Chatto Gardens in Colchester are offering 50% off annual membership for two adults. Established by the renowned gardener and author in 1960, it's a "magical" and "elegant" place, according to The Daily Telegraph.

Kids go for free, so you can take the whole family to stroll around the water, reservoir and woodland gardens.

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