Whilst the Forest today is still a working timber producing forest it also faces many other pressures on it. It is, for instance, one of the oldest community forests in the country with the towns of Coleford, Cinderford and Lydney around the periphery.

The hotel also has its own mature arboretum of over 300 rare and protected trees. A fascinating Gloucestershire arboretum, it is recognised as one of the finest of its types in the British Isles.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is a magical tree garden, with some of the oldest, rarest and biggest trees in the world. Set in a 600-acre historic landscape there are over 3,000 different trees and shrubs and 17 miles of easily accessible paths. It’s the...

The University Botanic Garden has been created within the grounds of The Holmes at Stoke Bishop, just off Durdham Down and major landscaping has now been completed. Planting commenced in 2005 and further planting is transforming the site. The 1.77 hectare garden,...

The old Forest of Savernake is derived from ancient wood pasture management, and has many veteran trees. The forest extends to 1100 hectares (2750 acres) most of which is classified as a Special Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) as well as being registered as an...

A mile long drive winding through undulating countryside gently climbs to the brow of the hills to reveal a secret garden nurtured since 1973. An oasis of plantations, pools and avenues beautifully landscaped including over 3000 species of trees and shrubs from...

Hestercombe is a unique collection of three gardens spanning three centuries of garden history and design.

The Forest Park is in the Afan Valley, one of the narrowest and most beautiful valleys in South Wales. It is a large forest with excellent opportunities for recreation, with many cycle trails and footpaths. The forest also boasts a Visitor Centre (managed by Neath...

We are the oldest Botanic Garden in the UK, founded in 1621. We have nearly 7000 different plant species growing here in the centre of Oxford. There's lots to see and do through the year both outside and in our glasshouses.

Winterbourne House & Garden at the University of Birmingham is a seven acre Edwardian Arts and Crafts property on the university's Edgbaston Campus.