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 every Wednesday in June.
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 perennials and shrubs, with many areas of interest inc a wildflower meadow, fruit trees and herbs that combine to attract an abundance of wildlife. Opens Thursday 18th June.
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 18th June.
Exotic, oriental water garden by Repton and Daniell, with lake, pools and meandering stream, banked with massed perennials. Large semi-circular orangery, formal Indian garden, fountain, temple and unusual trees of vast size in lawn and wooded park setting. House in Indian manner designed by Samuel Pepys Cockerell. We regret that refreshments will no longer be available on the day but picnics are welcome. Opens Saturday 20th June.
Two acres of shrub, orchard and wildflower gardens in beautiful isolated valley setting. Holder of National Collection of Rambler Roses. June 10th to 30th is usually the best time for the roses. Opens Sunday 21st June.
This popular historic Cotswold hillside village has a great variety of high quality, well-stocked gardens – large and small, old and new. The delightful spring fed Blockley Brook flows right through the village and some of the gardens, inc former water mills and millponds. From some gardens there are wonderful rural views. Children welcome, but close supervision is essential. Opens Sunday 21st June.
Set in Grade II* listed medieval estate, the informal gardens at Leckhampton Court Hospice surround the buildings. Courtyard garden and new feature gardens designed by Peter Dowle, RHS Chelsea gold medal winner. Highlights inc woodland walk around lake, new embankment garden (funded by the National Garden Scheme) and terrace with magnificent views across Cheltenham towards Malvern. Opens Sunday 21st June.
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 24th June, pre-booking essential.
A romantic English garden for all seasons. There is a secluded Victorian walled garden featuring herbaceous borders overflowing with colour. In the summer the magnificent display of rambling roses come to life. Opens Sunday 28th June.
Four village gardens in Churchdown, each with its own very distinctive style and brimming with ideas to inspire and delight: Chapel Hay is a plantswoman’s garden with year-round interest created within the last 4 yrs. Featuring perennials, shrubs, trees, climbers, gravel area and water features. Duart House occupies ⅓ acre with a beautiful kitchen garden, conservatory, succulents, shrubs perennials, roses and pond. Far Sandfield is a small garden featuring scented plants and a wall fountain. 86 Melville Road is a suburban garden featuring vine covered pergola, trees, ferns, grasses, perennials and Art Studio. Opens Sunday 28th June.
A country garden overlooking lovely views with several mixed borders that always have a succession of colour. Gravel gardens, trees and shrubs and a hidden pool garden, raised beds, cutting beds and a developing wildflower bank give plenty of interest. Teas are served in our beautifully restored stone barn. Opens Sunday 28th June.
Cotswold house and good sized garden created in 2009, with extensive tree planting, and mixed tree, shrub and herbaceous borders. Traditional hedges comprising arches and windows and crab apple espalier. Extensive cut flower and vegetable garden, interesting courtyard with raised nursery beds. Cotswold pond with natural spring, bug hotels, magic garden and lots of quirky things to see and find! Opens Sunday 28th June.
4 acre wildlife friendly garden with views borrowed from open countryside. Mature native and specimen trees together with ornamental borders, rose garden and cottage gardens can all be explored from the large connecting lawns. Year-round interest: ponds, productive apple orchard, woodland, wildflower meadows, ancient horse chestnut. Seasonal floral interest from annual and perennial planting. Opens Sunday 28th June.