The best gardens to visit in the UK this summer

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1 Jun 2026 • 6:42 PM MYT
The Independent
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The best gardens to visit in the UK this summer

  • Bowood House & Gardens has introduced new attractions, including a sensory garden and Dry Garden featuring drought-tolerant plants.
  • Malleny Garden in Balerno, near Edinburgh, covers nearly 10 acres and features 150 varieties of rose.
  • The Old Rectory in Pulborough, boasts a 500-year-old sweet chestnut tree, alongside a large rear garden with a natural swimming pond and summerhouse.
  • Cliveden's historic 80-acre garden has undergone a significant restoration of its 200m long garden, now employing sustainable practices with biodiverse, pollinator-friendly species and a no-dig system.
  • Other recommendations include Littlethorpe Manor, Dyffryn Fernant in Pembrokeshire, Glenarm Castle & Garden, Fullers Mill Garden and Beth Chatto’s Gardens in Colchester.

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