40 acres of Victorian landscaped gardens surrounding magnificent Grade I* listed house (not open), built in 1658 for William Cooke, the son of Sir Robert Cooke, following damage to the original structure in the English Civil War. The gardens were set out by the artist, Thomas Gambier Parry, and have been lovingly restored by the current owner, Roger Head. The gardens are home to lakes, shrubberies, a wildflower meadow, multiple rose gardens (5000+ roses), knot gardens, an oriental garden, a newly constructed white garden, a kitchen garden, multiple wood carvings and a listed Pulhamite water garden with grottos and fernery. In the orangery, you can see a selection of rare air plants and carnivorous plants. Opens Sunday 2nd August.
The former private garden of Robert Holford, founder of Westonbirt Arboretum, the gardens and parkland cover 28 acres. Formal Victorian gardens inc walled Italian garden now restored with early herbaceous borders and exotic border. Rustic walks, lake now fully restored, statuary and grotto. Rare, exotic trees and shrubs. Opens Sunday 2nd August.
Situated on the edge of water meadows, Thyme’s carefully managed kitchen gardens ensure abundance from the land, while protecting and maintaining the fertile alluvial soil. The garden is productive for much of the year, and features a herb garden, cutting gardens and polytunnels to extend the seasons. We grow a large variety of flavoursome and unusual varieties to supply our restaurants. Opens Wednesday 5th August.
Magnificent situation and views, many unusual plants and shrubs, tree peonies, hydrangeas, abutilons, species and old-fashioned roses inc largest rose in England, Rosa filipes ‘Kiftsgate’. Opens Monday 10th August.
Extensive country house gardens in 180 acre equestrian estate. Formal terraces, perennial borders, walled topiary garden, enclosed cut flower garden and large glasshouse. Jubilee copse. Rescue animals. Ample parking. Opens Thursday 13th, 20th and 27th August.
Situated on the southern slopes of Painswick this 4 acre retirement village boasts formal lawns and borders planted for year-round interest. A varied mix of herbaceous and shrubs, with many areas of interest inc a wildflower meadow with fruit trees that combine to attract an abundance of wildlife. The gardens are a blaze of colour. Opens Thursday 13th August.
Spectacularly situated on the edge of the Cotswolds escarpment, with panoramic views over the R Severn towards the Black Mountains, visible on a clear day. We grow and propagate seasonal, chemical-free cut flowers/foliage and never use floral foam/materials that cannot be recycled/reused. Visitors can also explore the adjacent garden of Netherfields below FLFF where teas will be served. Opens Sunday 16th August.
20 acres of planted landscape in early C18 formal setting. The restored canal, upper pond and fountain have recreated one of the most interesting Baroque water gardens in Britain. Striking C16 manor with gatehouse, tithe barn and church. The garden features Britain’s highest fountain at 300ft, and it is the world’s highest gravity fountain. It runs at 2.45pm and 4.00pm for 30 mins each time. Opens Sunday 16th August.
Award-winning, 3 acre garden featuring imaginative topiary, wide herbaceous borders with many rare, unusual and exotic plants, water features, unique shade house and many creatively planted pots. Fabulous at any time of year, but magnificent in summer months and early autumn. Opens Sunday 23rd August.
12 acre garden inc formal lawns, shrub, roses and herbaceous borders, topiary, woodland garden and parterre garden. The walled garden is designed to display borders, fruit, vegetables and cut flowers. The planting throughout the garden reflects the fruits of a long collaboration between the owner and Tom Stuart-Smith. Opens Wednesday 26th August, pre-booking essential.
Stepping into this garden is akin to stepping into another world. As one visitor remarked ‘this is unlike any English garden I have ever seen.’ On this small and modest plot one finds huge leaves, tall exotic plants jostling for light with the small and the delicate. Created with a passion for the exotic landscapes of the Caribbean which was inspired by a visit to Barbados. Opens Sunday 30th August.
Approx 3 acres set in a small woodland with panoramic views. Variety of herbaceous and mixed borders, rose garden, tulips, extensive vegetable plots, wildflower areas, plantings of spring bulbs with thousands of snowdrops and hellebores, woodland walk, two small ponds, waterfall and larger conservation pond. Interesting wooden sculptures, many within the garden. Cultivated using organic principles. Opens Sunday 30th and Monday 31st August.