English Heritage in partnership with the National Garden Scheme is offering you the chance to visit gardens of Kenilworth Castle in the early evening when the site is closed to the public. At this exclusive event, you will meet a member of the garden team for a tour of the gardens, discover how the gardens are managed and experience the tranquillity and colourful planting of this historic garden. Opens Friday 16th May, pre-booking essential.
Clay soil? It can be very challenging but here is an acre of garden with an exciting range of plants which thrive in hostile conditions. Grass paths lead you round borders filled with many unusual plants, a pond and bamboo grove complete with panda! A peaceful haven for wildlife and visitors. Comments are often made about the tranquillity of the garden. Opens Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May.
Unexpectedly large and mature garden with colour themed shrub and perennial plants immaculately grown. Separate areas for cut flowers, herbs, vegetables and 19 types of fruit, some fan trained. Spectacularly colourful patio pots, a small delightful rockery, pond and wildlife garden. There are many seating areas throughout. Cash only for plant sale. Opens Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May.
Beech Hurst is a Regency House with an established 1¼ acre garden inc lawns, woodland areas, many mature and some historic trees, established shrubs, herbaceous borders and a recently added Japanese-inspired garden with a raked gravel bed and a variety of flowering cherries, acers, rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias. It also has a fine display of late winter and springtime bulbs. Opens Sunday 18th May.
Interesting plantsman’s garden extending to about 1½ acres, set in the rolling hills of the North Cotswolds with wonderful views over unspoilt countryside. The garden is well developed considering it was planted 20 yrs ago. Small vegetable and picking garden, beautiful sunken rose garden with herbaceous and shrub borders. Orchard and tree walk with unusual trees. Opens Sunday 18th May.