Caerlaverock Wetland Centre is a spectacular 1,400 acre wild reserve situated on the north Solway coast. Its wintering birds include tens of thousands of Svalbard barnacle geese. Summer offers the opportunity to explore rolling wildflower meadows, watch ospreys...

The views of Lake Windermere beyond the park are breathtaking. The lawns sweep away to fine picnic areas and lakeshore. The Boathouse Café has an outdoor terrace, where you can enjoy watching the boats and soaking up the atmosphere.

The splendid Jupiter Artland, a contemporary sculpture garden in the grounds of Bonnington house, just outside the city. An impressive selection of art work from some of Britain's biggest names - Andy Goldsworthy, Anthony Gormley, Anish Kapoor etc. When you need a...

Located in the south east of Cumbernauld,  Palacerigg country park spans 300 hectares of grassland, woodlands, moorlands and ponds. The park hosts a variety of wildlife including some rare breeds of Eriskay ponies, North Ronaldsay and Boreray sheep, Shetland...

The remains of a volcano that erupted under water during the Carboniferous period, Arthur's Seat is located within Holyrood Park in the centre of Edinburgh. Although only 250m (823 feet) in height, Arthur's Seat is a notable landmark, dominating the city. Known also...

Princes Street Gardens is a public park in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The Gardens were created in the 1820s following the long draining of the Nor Loch and the creation of the New Town. The gardens run along the south side...

This thriving natural wilderness is hidden in the sprawling concrete of London’s East End and offers both an invigorating and educational day of fun for all the family. Cultivated in a ten acre churchyard, the reserve boasts a rich array of wildlife. Foxes and...

William III bought what was originally part of Hyde Park in 1689. Queen Anne enlarged the Palace Gardens by 'transferring' 30 acres from Hyde Park and was responsible for the creation of the Orangery in 1704. The Diana, Princess of Wales' Memorial Playground is a...

Formed from a mix of old woodland, farmland and a reclaimed colliery, over 110 acres of well managed country park surrounds the gardens and the Hall. The country park has won the Green Flag Award for excellence in green space management for the last five years and...

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