Following on from last week’s post heralding the gradual emergence of anything resembling spring we thought we would provide our readers with another springtime themed post this week. The weather this week has been typically British, with much of the country seeing snow and freezing temperatures throwing us back into the clutches of winter. But there are rewards for you willing to brave the outdoors in some of Britain’s best gardens.
A British garden is an often overlooked attraction that has so much to offer. These gardens are worth a visit all year long but in springtime they really come into their element. We’ve listed some of the UK’s best spring gardens for you below:
Pashley Manor, East Sussex
A quintessential English garden situated in a quintessentially English area of England. The garden has been described as “one of the finest gardens in England”. At the time of writing the garden will just be just about springing into life with daffodils and narcissi flowering all around. Later in the month of April the garden will be in full colour as thousands of tulips decorate the grounds.
Who doesn’t love a castle? The grounds contain 40 acres of walled and woodland gardens and, fittingly considering the ancient castle, contain some of the largest, oldest and rarest trees in Wales. The gardens are also home to a ‘jungle garden’ planted with gingers, banana trees and other exoctics. The garden is also home to the largest Rhododendron 'Old Port’ in existence!
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Recently restored, the gardens are a great place to visit for both adults and children. The garden is filled with otherworldly but beautiful statues, the place really feels like walking through a fairytale.
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