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Eden Project
- These domed shaped structures (Biomes) are a demonstration
of what our environment can and should be doing. The Eden Project was opened in
March 2001 and has fast become recognised
as a place you just have to see at least once.
Forde Abbey Chard Somerset
Forde Abbey is a treasure in an area already known for its
outstanding beauty. More than 900 years of history and romance are
encapsulated in this elegant former Cistercian monastery and its 30
acres of exquisite award winning gardens - However Forde Abbey is
more than a museum piece. It is a family home and very much a
living, working estate
Lost Gardens of Heligan (Lost Gardens of
Heligan is one of the most mysterious estates in
England. At the end of the 19th century its 1000 acres were at their
zenith, but only a few years later bramble and ivy were already
drawing a green veil over this "Sleeping Beauty".) However, all
was not lost - go and see for yourself
 Minterne House & Gardens Dorset.
Minterne House has been the home of the Churchill's
and Digby's family for the last 350 years and now the seat of the
12th Lord Digby. It was rebuilt in 1905 by Leonard Stokes after the
previous house was destroyed by dry rot. Minterne nestles in 1,300
acres of beautiful Dorset Countryside and is described by Simon
Jenkins in his book ‘England’s 1,000 Best houses,’ as a “Corner of
Paradise.”
The Minterne Valley was
landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown in the 18th Century.
The gardens are laid out in a horseshoe below Minterne House, with a
chain of small lakes, waterfalls and streams
 Miserden Park Gardens set
in the Cotswolds near Cirencester The 17th century Manor House
overlooks the Golden Valley.
 Painswick Rococo Garden Trust
Gloucestershire This gem of a garden, which was originally
laid out in the early 18th century, is set in a hidden Cotswold
valley with magnificent views of the surrounding countryside
Pencarrow House
and Garden Bodmin Cornwall. Fifty acres
woodland gardens, rockery, lake gardens ...
"We are Dog Friendly" Tourist Attraction/Day Out - voted for by our
visitors, so come along for a super day with your pet. The grounds
are super for your children to explore followed by a romp in our
wooden playground whilst you enjoy a cup of tea and slice of
sumptuous cake form the Peacock Cafe.
 Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden Dorset is set on the site
of Saxons England’s foremost Benedictine nunnery founded by King
Alfred in 888AD - The Garden - The plants you see in our Anglo-Saxon
collection are just a few that would have been used by the nuns for
flavouring foods, help to heal the sick and to dye cloth
Sherborne
Castle Dorset Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594,
Sherborne Castle has been home of the Digby family since 1617. Set
in 40 acres of glorious 'Capability' Brown landscaped gardens and
grounds around his 50 acre lake, the Castle contains a splendid
collection of art, furniture and porcelain.
Trebah
Gardens - a spectacular 26 acre Cornish ravine garden leading to
a private beach on the Helford River - rated among the 80 finest
gardens in the world. A sub-tropical paradise.
 Bishop's
Palace & Gardens Wells. More than simply an historic house
and garden, this splendid medieval Palace has been the home of the
Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years. There are 14 acres of
gardens including the springs from which the city takes its name.
Visitors can also see the Bishop's private Chapel, ruined Great Hall
and the Gatehouse with portcullis and drawbridge beside which the
famous mute swans ring a bell for food.
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