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The Stratford-upon-Avon Home &
Garden Show 17th-19th July 2015
Making your dream Home and Garden a reality! A feast for the senses, with fabulous gifts and plants, inspirational ideas for your home and garden, sumptuous food & great entertainment.
www.stratfordhomeandgardenshow.co.uk Ticket Line: 03336 663366
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Grimsthorpe Castle in Bourne,
Lincs
Come and visit our kitchen garden. Standard gooseberries, espaliered apples and pears, ornamental vegetable plots, topiary, strawberries, herbs and flowers: plus – don’t forget the Castle. Tearoom, shop, playground, cycle hire too.
www.grimsthorpe.co.uk
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Wakehurst in Sussex
Kew’s sister garden, Wakehurst, in West Sussex, is a plant-lovers’ haven in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and home to the Millennium Seed Bank, a conservation project of global importance.
www.kew.org/visit-wakehurst
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Rousham House and Garden
nr Oxford
Rousham is a gardener’s delight An 18th century William Kent garden, largely unaltered, uncommercialised and unspoilt with no shop and no café. Open every day, all year round. www.rousham.com
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Raveningham Gardens, Norwich
Superb walled kitchen garden with Victorian conservatory, herbaceous borders, rose garden, herb garden and time garden; arboretum with a newly planted stumpery with tree ferns, lakeside walks, and sculptures.
01508 548480 www.raveningham.com
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High Beeches
Woodland and Water Garden
Handcross, West Sussex RH17 6HQ Tel: 01444 400589
A botanical treasure trove sensitively planted with many rare trees & shrubs to create a romantic landscape of beautiful vistas, glorious colour and scent.
www.highbeeches.com
12 Hidden Valley Gardens, in Cornwall
Wonderful 4 star self-catering accommodation for two in award-winning Cornish garden, HIDDEN VALLEY GARDENS from £300-£460 per week.
See www.hiddenvalleygardens.co.uk for details or ring Tricia on 0120873225 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
13 Kilfane, Glen & Waterfall in Kilkenny, ROI
A picturesque paradise
1790’S Romantic Era Garden . Waterfalls, tiny bridges and 18th Century planting of wild foxgloves and ferns. Irish Heritage Garden of 15 acres of accessible, natural landscape.
Tel +353567727105 www.kilfane.com ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
14 Rowallane Garden In County Down, N. Ireland
Discover something new every season. A blend of informal and formal gardens, unique plants from across the world. Enjoy walks, afternoon tea in our cafe, sculptures and relaxation.
Tel 02897510131 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/rowallane- garden
15 14th Century Drum Castle, Garden & Estate in Drumoak,
near Aberdeen
One of Scotland’s oldest Tower houses, with ancient oak woodland and a walled garden with a fine collection of perfumed historic roses. Tearoom, shop and facilities.
www.nts.org.uk/Property/Drum- Castle-Garden-and-Estate ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
16 Falkland Palace & Garden in Cupar, situated between Dundee
and Glenrothes
A Renaissance palace, owned by the Stuart Monarchs and inspired by Mary Queen of Scots. While partly ruined, the original reconstructed rooms have elaborate ceilings, antique furniture and Flemish tapestries. tranquil grounds, the oldest Real tennis court, 12th Century castle ruins.
Tel: 0844 493 2186
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17 Ripley Castle & Garden in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
The garden and walled garden are magnificent throughout the year, but especially in springtime when a riot of spring flowers are on display. There are herbaceous borders, hothouses and specimen trees. Gift shop, tearoom & deer park.
Tel: 01423 770152 www.ripleycastle.co.uk
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Kew Gardens in Surrey
Steeped in horticultural and botanical history, Kew Gardens is just 30 minutes from central London. A must-visit attraction for anyone interested in plants and gardening. Open 363 days a year.
www.kew.org
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Ryton Organic Gardens
Come and experience our beautiful gardens where you will see organic principles brought to life. In recent months the gardens have seen the introduction of a new National Heritage Vegetable Garden. We have discounted rates for groups to enjoy and a selection of courses throughout the year.
www.rytongardens.org.uk
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