At 250 square miles, Kielder is England's largest and most productive forest. Superlatives can also be applied to Kielder's wildlife, history and its recreational opportunities.

Chelsea Physic Garden, founded by the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries in 1673, is London's oldest botanic garden and Chelsea's best kept secret, a unique living museum. The Garden, hidden behind high walls next to the River Thames, was created to promote the...

Waltham Abbey Gardens offer relaxing surroundings rich in history. It’s the reputed burial site of King Harold, after the Battle of Hastings in 1066 and contains the remains of one of the largest Augustinian Abbeys in the country. Some of the remains visible...

Myddelton House was home to E A Bowles (1865 to 1954) who devoted much of his life to the creation of the Garden. As an enthusiastic collector and accomplished plantsman Bowles discovered and selected many plants, in particular unusual varieties, many of which can...

Hyde Hall is in an area of Essex that has very low rainfall, and this factor combined with the soil conditions and exposed nature of the site makes it a challenging area to garden in.

Explore glasshouses, landscapes and 250 years of history at the world's most famous garden. Climb to the treetops, delve into rainforest or discover more on a guided tour. Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003, Kew's rich horticultural and scientific...

Explore 49 acres of on of the greatest 18th-century landscape gardens. Walk in the footsteps of royalty and experience a landscape rich in history. Enjoy a gentle lakeside walk or explore teh wider estate with its ever changing view. Enthuse the children with our...

Bedgebury in Kent is home to the most complete collection of conifers in the world, the National Pinetum, as well as Bedgebury Forest which contains miles of traffic-free safe cycling for all levels, high wire adventure and a huge adventure play area. Bedgebury is...

The National Trust's most visited property. Open throughout the year, Wakehurst is the country estate of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. The varied landscape is of international significance for its beautiful botanic gardens and tree collections, as well as for its...

Alice Holt Forest is an ancient forest in Hampshire, south west of Farnham in Surrey near the village of Rowledge. It is noted for its oak trees which once supplied timber for navy ships. Recently Alice Holt oak has been used to build a replica of Shakespeare's...