Gardens to visit
Best stately home gardens to visit in the UK
Stately homes around the UK are home to beautiful gardens worth a visit. Here are a few of our favourites for a walk or a picnic
Six botanical gardens to visit this summer
Combining architectural grandeur with the latest scientific research, these living landscapes are a wonderful way to learn more about the world around us
The best mazes to visit in the UK
Unravelling the puzzling world of historic hedge mazes, with a few of the most impressive mazes to visit around the UK, whether you've got overexcited kids or just a fan of topiary
Dog-friendly stately homes to visit
Bring your dogs along to these National Trust and English Heritage properties to enjoy a run around the grounds and visit walled gardens, woodlands and cafes
A history of pleasure gardens and where to visit them
Seeking leisure, entertainment and sociability, all walks of Georgian society revelled in the newly opened pleasure gardens. Rhiannon Batten takes a stroll…
A history of parterres & where to see them
With the RHS Chelsea Flower Show on this week, horticulturally trained writer Cinead McTernan considers historical design elements that still influence gardens today. Here, she looks at the elegant parterre...
A history of Victorian garden cemeteries
As public green space has become ever more prized, the UK’s Victorian cemeteries are ripe for rediscovery. These peaceful retreats, inspired by Père Lachaise in Paris, are rich in beauty and history…
Best spring gardens to visit in the UK
With a nod to hanami, Japan’s annual cherry blossom celebration, Rhiannon Batten discovers the best UK spots to enjoy blossoming spring blooms