Open GardensComments from our members

Years ago, I lived in Docklands and drove past this garden. Now, there is a DLR station next to it. A month ago, I flew from City Airport and had allowed too much time for the DLR trip. I was excited to have checked in, left my luggage and headed back one stop to the garden. It was great to spend several minutes before a flight walking through tall grass relaxing. The manicured flower and herb garden was unexpected. The visit was a very welcome travel delay. From now on I will allow extra time to visit the garden whenever I fly from City.

Temperate House as seen on TV's "Mayo".

Not to mention a Temperate House. Unfortunately not really big enough to do justice, but nice none the less.

A well-loved municipal park, with formally planted ornamental annuals in the North-West section, a lake, and plenty of trees.

An amazing lake full of ducks, geese and pelicans. Yes, it is full of tourists but don't let that put you off as you can always find somewhere to sit down and enjoy the views.

A not very well known park in London. The Thames Barrier Park is great for a picnic with the dramatic backdrop of the Thames Barriers. Kids will love the fountains (currently closed) and adults will love the amazing Green Dock created by renowned international horticulturalists Alain Cousseran and Alain Provost. There is a decent cafe. Right next to Pontoon Dock DLR station.

I agree you see more on T.V. but I think this year it was overdone on T.V. and when you have commentators like Lorraine Kelly it is dumbing down a bit. I went this year for the first time and thought it was wonderful, especially as I was in early ,after 12.30 it got impossibly crowded but I will go again if I can.The show gardens were terrific even the small gardens were good unlike at Malvern where the small gardens,in my opinion were twee!! and rather silly.

This is one of the finest gardens in Herefordshire,4acres beautifully planted and containing medieval dovecote, thythe barn(good food)and mant interesting features.Old fashioned veg.garden as well.

I have spent many a Sunday walking around Hyde Park ending up in the North East (Marble Arch station) corner (Speakers' corner) just after noon to listen to the public speaking.

If it is your first visit download the map from the Garden website above otherwise you may miss things like the Diana, Princess of Wales, Memorial Fountain.

I went to Chelsea last year, I had always wanted to go. I did enjoy it but in my opinion there are much better shows. Chelsea is so small and far too crowded, also you can't purchase any plants you have to order by mail. We did also visit Wisley Gardens on the same trip, this was wonderful and I did buy some plants to bring home. I do enjoy watching Chelsea on the t.v. you seem to see far more.

Hi Holly. Don't worry. We will look up the garden and move the point on the map. Cheers. UPDATE: The map now points at the right spot. Thanks Holly

I don't think I have got the map quite right, I did find this difficult is it possible to change it.

I love this garden and visit each season. It is now being featured on gardeners world and is also used as one of the gardens on Gardeners Question Time on radio 4. It has everything, spring flowers and summer borders but the autumn colours are the best for me.

A beautifully bohemian garden in the grounds of this ancient castle. Open to the public - pop a donation in the honesty box on your way in.

Great views over London, paddling pool for the kids, Red deer... Great day out! Make sure you get the famous photo of yourself with one leg in the western hemisphere and one leg in the eastern hemisphere. Free entry.

Also known as Ferozeshah Mehta Gardens. Hanging Gardens of Bombay are terraced gardens perched at the top of Malabar Hill. Ideal place to enjoy sunset views over the Arabian Sea.

The Chelsea flower show is held every year in May and stays open for five days.