Glorious Gardens

Shakespeare Country and the neighbouring Cotswolds are home to some of England's most enchanting gardens from almost every period of English garden history. From landscaped to cottage, exotic to herbal, our gardens are a delight to explore.

An elaborate 'lost' garden at Kenilworth Castle, created in 1575 for Queen Elizabeth I, is to be restored after archaeologists stumbled across its ruins. The Elizabethan knot garden at New Place in Stratford is a fine example of early garden styles, while the sweeping parklands at Ragley, Charlecote Park, Warwick Castle and Blenheim Palace are some of 'Capability' Brown's great designs. Other historic garden gems include the internationally renowned hedged 'rooms' of Hidcote Manor and the gardens of Coughton Court, both examples of garden rooms set within their own particular plant themes.

The towns of Shakespeare Country have a wealth of parks and gardens. The gardens of the Shakespeare Houses in and around Stratford-upon-Avon are a sensual delight. Jephson Gardens in Royal Leamington Spa was voted the best park in Britain by the Royal Horticultural Society in 2004 and has now gained a Green Flag Award, the national standard for parks. The historic gardens of Warwick are a delight and include a number of small, individual cottage and 'undiscovered' secret gardens including the Master's Garden at the Lord Leycester Hospital and the recently restored Hill Close Gardens.

Learn about organic methods of growing flowers, vegetables and fruit at Garden Organic Ryton. Discover over 500 varieties of herbs at the National Herb Centre and explore 32 acres of stunning gardens and the national collection of asters at Upton House. Further south and into the Cotswolds, don't miss the lavender fields at Snowshill Lavender and the contemporary water garden and fine views at Kiftsgate Court. Stroll around the rose terrace, herbaceous borders and fantasy fruit garden at Mill Dene Garden and the arts and crafts garden at Snowshill Manor. And you'll surely be tempted to buy one of the terracotta flowerpots which are handmade at Whichford Pottery.

Whether you're a keen gardener, or simply enjoy fine views, a good cup of tea and a gentle stroll, there's plenty for everyone in the gardens of Shakespeare Country and the neighbouring Cotswolds.

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