Gardens & Landscape
With its mild climate and rich soil, for centuries the West Country has inspired its inhabitants to develop magnificent gardens. The result is some of the oldest and best established gardens in England. The native limestone rock splits to form dramatic gashes in the landscape, offering viewpoints to cheer the soul; forming escarpments and caves that have been admired throughout the generations.
Come and enjoy the gardens of Stourhead, Longleat and Wilton House. Relax in the delightful setting of Bristol Zoo. See the impressive ruins of Old Sarum and Glastonbury Abbey and marvel at Cheddar Gorge, both the cliffs and the caves beneath.
Choose a Gardens and Landscape Attraction:
Stourhead has one of the finest landscape gardens in the world, with temples, follies and exotic trees set around a great lake.
Not just a ruined Abbey ! Spend time exploring the 36 acres of beautiful Somerset parkland, ponds, orchard and wildlife areas.
Come and enjoy the stunning gardens and grounds including an attractive variety of plants, colourful bedding and borders, and well kept lawns ideal for a picnic.
Longleat House is set in glorious parkland landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. The formal gardens include the Maze of Love, Sun Maze and Lunar Labyrinth.
Old Sarum, set on the edge of Salisbury Plain, wild flowers abound in a landscape crafted over millennia.
Twenty Acres of grounds in a idyllic setting, a mix of small formal gardens and magnificent landscape parkland.