- Croome Walled Gardens – Worcestershire
Historic charm and restoration magic
One of the largest Georgian walled gardens in the UK, lovingly restored within the Croome estate. Expect greenhouse treasures, rose borders and productive veggie plots that show what dedicated hands can do.
📍 Open: Saturdays, Sundays & Bank Holidays, April–September
🌐 www.croomewalledgardens.com
📞 +44 1905 371689 (for tours & enquiries)
- Helmsley Walled Garden – North Yorkshire
Blossoms beneath castle ruins
Set beneath the dramatic backdrop of Helmsley Castle, this five-acre garden offers colour, calm and a great café for post-stroll tea. As an intermediate gardener, you’ll appreciate seasonal plantings and thoughtful layout.
📍 Opens 1 March 2026 (Wed–Sun)
🍰 Vine House Café on site
💻 www.helmsleywalledgarden.org.uk
- Holkham Walled Garden – Norfolk
Six acres of Victorian industry and beauty
With its Georgian origins and delightful array of glasshouses, ornamental beds and kitchen plots, Holkham is a classic Norfolk delight. Great if you fancy a long day out including a hall visit and a walk in parkland.
🎟️ Walled Garden entry from £7
📍 NR23 1RH – check seasonal opening times
💻 www.holkham.co.uk
- The Walled Gardens of Cannington – Somerset
Variety and surprises around every corner
Loved by visitors for its mix of themed areas from tropical walks to potagers and rose gardens, Cannington’s walled garden delivers plenty of variety – perfect if you like exploring different plant worlds in one place.
📍 Church Street, Cannington, TA5 2HA
📞 01278 655042
📧 walledgardens@btc.ac.uk
- Raby Castle Walled Garden – County Durham
Historic walls meet modern design
Recently remodelled by designer Luciano Giubbilei, Raby combines a strong architectural sense with lush planting and timeless yew hedges. A great stop if you’re touring the North and want gardens with personality.
🎟️ Included with castle & garden ticket
www.raby.co.uk
- Backhouse Rossie Estate Walled Garden – Fife, Scotland
Scotland’s hidden horticultural gem
This Scottish favourite mixes art, science and horticulture with features like a DNA-inspired rose arch and herbaceous borders, plus woodland walks and café stops.
📍 Off A91, Collessie, Cupar KY15 7UZ
📞 0844 414 5803
📧 info@backhouserossie.co.uk
- Felbrigg Hall Walled Garden – Norfolk
Classic National Trust kitchen garden charm
Felbrigg’s walled garden blends traditional atmospheric beds with Mediterranean-inspired spaces; excellent for gardeners who like productive plots and flowers in one visit.
Felbrigg, Norwich, NR11 8PR
📞 01263 837444
- Lullingstone Castle – “The World Garden” – Kent
Globetrotting on a micro scale
Within its historic walls, Lullingstone’s World Garden showcases plants arranged by region – a fun way to see botanical diversity from all continents in one place!
💻 www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/GardenDetails/lullingstone-castle-the-world-garden
- Pitmedden Garden – Aberdeenshire, Scotland
Elegant geometric parterres and history
Older gardeners (well, the garden itself is older!) will enjoy the formal layout and detailed parterres dating back to the 17th century, offering a slower, reflective visit with heritage flair.
💻 www.nts.org.uk/visit/places/pitmedden-garden
- Knightshayes Court Walled Garden – Devon
Victorian architecture in the garden sphere
From its textured stone walls to its terraces and historic structures, Knightshayes’ walled garden tells a rich story of Victorian horticulture – ideal if you’re curious about garden evolution through the ages.
💻 www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes-court
🌿 Quick Tips for 2026 Visits
- Best months: late May through September usually offer peak seasonal planting and milder weather. (Seasonality varies by garden.)
- Member perks: National Trust and RHS members often get free or discounted entry at many walled gardens.
- Plan to linger: Gardens are best enjoyed slowly — bring your notebook or camera and wander with curiosity.