Open GardensGardens you can visit

Rydal Hall is now a Christian conference and retreat centre with a lovely cafe! The terrace was designed by Thomas Mawson and the waterfall viewed from a summerhouse was an inspiration for the start of the 'picturesque' movement. More work needed but much to see and admire - next door to Wordsworth's house!

Not an open garden, garden centre!!!!

Romantic Scotney Castle and gardens, Lamberhurst Kent, England, has 2 houses, the one at the top of the hill was built in 1837 and the other is the ruins of a medieval Castle surrounded by a moat at the bottom of the valley. Which together now make the focal point of these famous gardens. Dogs are welcome on the estate (not in the garden). Open all year round the various estate walks go through parkland, woodland and farmland and have spectacular views across the Kent country side and delightful little stone bridges; there is even an ice house if you can find it!
It is owned by the National trust and a lot has changed here since my first visit over 25 ago. The top house is now open to the public as the private residents have all gone, though some staff live there now. There is now a big shop, cafe and plant sales area. Several areas for children and study. A lovely quarry garden which is a very steep climb. Their latest project is a huge walled garden which will be completed in 2014.
After the ‘Spring walk’, May and June are the time to see the Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Kalmia, and in autumn the wonderful colours, but I have always loved it in high summer too as their perennials and shrubs really have the room to grow.

My personal garden, it is open to the public. I intend to develop this aspect of the garden more fully in years to come. First I need to finish my teaching job which will take up most of my time until Dec 2008!

This is well worth a visit, a unique house, a "Royal Pavilion" style house in an Italianate garden!

This is a stunning garden. Visit in June or Autumn especially, but its a joy whenever! Good paths. Wonderful selection of trees. Bridges over cascades. Fantastic waterful with exotic trees at the base. Highly recommended.