Gardens in Dorset

Many gardens offer plants for sale, please visit the individual listings for more information. Here are some suggestions: Sheepwash Barn, The Potting Shed, Glenholme Herbs.

Our database has at least 39 gardens in Dorset that showcase stunning autumn colours. Here are some suggestions to get you started: North Bowood Farmhouse, Sheepwash Barn, Pipsford Farm.

Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; North Bowood Farmhouse, Chantry Farm, Myrtle Cottage have recently been listed with National Garden Scheme. Please use the filters above to find more and make sure to check which gardens allow group visits by arrangement only.

Absolutely. National Garden Scheme currently lists 73 gardens in Dorset that strive to ensure that all visitors are able to enjoy a positive experience. Please try and keep to the paths, particularly in wet conditions, and make sure to read each garden's information to make the best of your visit.

Dorset boasts a wide variety of local and exotic plants, to suit most plant lovers in all seasons. We currently list 10 bluebell gardens, 21 gardens with naturalised daffodils, 38 gardens offering hundreds of eye-catching dahlias, 67 fragrant rose gardens, 22 tulip gardens, and 9 gardens with snowdrops, as well as 72 wildlife gardens.