Painshill is a beautiful 18th century landscape garden to visit in Surrey. The 158 acre wonderland has something for everyone

Painshill Park

Surrey

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens, described as ‘The Finest Woodland Gardens in England’, were first planted in 1801. The Grade I Listed gardens on the 240-acre estate feature an outstanding scenery throughout the year

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens

Horsham, West Sussex

Spectacular South East Snowdrops - a sign that spring is on the way! Discover 10 places to enjoy the beautiful snowdrops this winter.

Spectacular South East Snowdrops Blog

Credit Danesfield House Hotel, Marlow

Managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, explore hundreds of acres of diverse landscape, featuring rare plant collections from around the world at Wakehurst.  Also home to the world-famous Millennium Seed Bank.

Wakehurst

Haywards Heath, West Sussex © Jim Holden, RBG Kew

Creatively inspired by its rich heritage and South Downs setting, West Dean Gardens include a Walled Kitchen Garden and 13 working Victorian glasshouses to explore.

West Dean Gardens

Chichester, West Sussex

Borde Hill is a beautiful Grade II* English Heritage listed garden set within 200 acres of scenic parkland. Renowned as a plantsman’s paradise

Borde Hill

Haywards Heath, West Sussex

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South East England showcases some of the finest landscape gardens and country parks in the UK with everything from stunning Capability Brown inspired floral displays to family and dog friendly parks with much to do and see.

The benefits of both exercising and spending time outdoors have been well publicised, helping to improve mental health and physical well-being.  Gardens offer the chance to enjoy space, fresh air and exercise with friends and family and now is a great time to visit with the roses and lupins in full bloom, the lakes and rivers glistening in the sunshine, and the smell of fresh flowers and grass filling the air.

Beautiful gardens to visit in South East England

The climate in southern England means the South East is home to some of the most beautiful gardens in England. Some of the best from each county are featured, but find many more and gardens to visit near you using the map at the bottom of this page.

Kent, the garden of England

  • Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge
    Set in 30 acres of landscaped gardens complete with Italian sculptures, 35-acre lake and over 3,000 plants.

Sussex

  • Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Horsham, West Sussex
    Grade 1 listed, 240 acres with outstanding displays of Rhododendrons and Azaleas and the beautiful ornamental rock garden.
  • Wakehurst, Haywards Heath, West Sussex
    Beautiful botanic gardens with four national collections; Betula, Skimmia, Nothofagus and Hypericum.
  • Bates Green Garden, Polegate, East Sussex
    Owned by the McCutchan family for over 100 years, this gardens journey started in 1968 and has been featured in many publications.  
  • West Dean Gardens, Chichester, West Sussex
    Nestled at the foot of the South Downs, this is one of the greatest restored gardens open to the public today.
  • Arlington Bluebell Walk, Arlington, East Sussex
    Open for around 2 months a year (April - May) this walk has been raising money for charities since 1972.
  • St Mary's House & Gardens, Steyning, West Sussex
    Five acres of beautiful gardens, prehistoric Ginkgo Biloba 'living fossil' tree, amusing animal topiary, and Victorian 'Secret' Garden with unusual circular English Poetry Garden and Rural Museum.

Hampshire

Surrey

  • Painshill Landscape Garden, Cobham
    A beautiful 18th century landscape garden with iconic crystal grotto and gothic temple.
  • The Savill Garden, Egham
    Resting in the heart of Windsor Great Park, The Savill Garden is one of Britain's greatest ornamental gardens

Oxfordshire

  • Waterperry Gardens, Oxford
    Spectacular 200 foot herbaceous border with rose and formal gardens, lily canal and riverside walk.
  • Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
    This World Heritage Site has over 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscaped parkland, alongside the Grand Cascades, Formal Gardens and family friendly Pleasure Gardens.

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  1. Visitor Centre at Cobtree Manor Park, Maidstone in the spring.

    Cobtree Manor Park

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    Adventure Park / Playground

    AYLESFORD

    Cobtree Manor Park has over 50 acres of parkland displaying a diverse and maturing collection of trees and shrubs. The Park features a themed play area, along with a sculpture trail, plenty of space for picnics, and a visitor centre and café serving…

  2. Kearsney Parks, Dover - Credit Dover District Council

    Kearsney Abbey Park and Russell Gardens

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    Municipal Park

    DOVER

    Enjoy an afternoon out at the popular Kearsney Parks - Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens – located on the outskirts of Dover. 

  3. Go Ape Moors Valley

    Go Ape Moors Valley

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    Type:

    Climbing / High Ropes

    Ringwood

    Located 10 miles north of Bournemouth and 5 miles west of Ringwood, you can find us in Moors Valley Country Park. We're just off Horton Road - near to the New Forest. Go Ape Moors Valley hosts five action-packed adventures.

  4. Stansted Park

    Stansted Park

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    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Stansted Park is home to stunning weddings, forest walks, afternoon teas and some of the best events in the south! Visit the Mansion for a real sense of a bygone era.

  5. Herstmonceux Castle Estate

    Herstmonceux Castle Estate

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    Garden

    Hailsham

    Herstmonceux is renowned for its magnificent moated castle, set in 550 acres of glorious parkland and superb Elizabethan gardens.

  6. Deal Memorial Bandstand in Kent - Credit Dover District Council

    Deal Bandstand

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    Type:

    Event Venue

    DEAL

    The Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust stages a series of 'free' public concerts on the Bandstand between May and September each year.

  7. Petworth House & Park

    Petworth House & Park

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    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Petworth

    Explore this majestic mansion and beautiful landscaped deer park.

  8. Mountain Biking at Queen Elizabeth Country Park

    Queen Elizabeth Country Park

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    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Horndean

    With over 2,000 acres of downland and woodland, Queen Elizabeth Country Park is the ideal place to explore, keep fit and enjoy the great outdoors.

  9. View of Seven Sisters Country Park, Seaford

    Seven Sisters Country Park

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    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Seaford

    Situated in the Sussex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), the Seven Sisters Country Park comprises 280 hectares of chalk cliffs, meandering river valley and open chalk grassland.

  10. Princes Park

    Princes Park

    Type

    Type:

    Adventure Park / Playground

    Eastbourne

  11. Blenheim Palace

    Blenheim Palace

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    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Woodstock

    Birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill and home to the Duke of Marlborough, Blenheim Palace, one of the finest baroque houses in England, is set in over 2,000 acres of landscaped gardens

  12. Gilbert White's House & Garden

    Gilbert White's House & Gardens

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    Type:

    Museum

    Alton

    Historic house and garden, home of Gilbert White, author of 'The Natural History of Selborne'. Exhibition on Frank Oates, explorer and Capt Lawrence Oates of Antarctic fame.

  13. Windsor Great Park: Virginia Water Pavilion

    Windsor Great Park

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    Country / Royal Park

    Windsor Great Park, Windsor

    Windsor Great Park covers 4,800 acres, huge parts of which are open to the public. Windsor Great Park is the perfect place for picnics, eating, shopping, running, walking, cycling, horse riding and fishing. Families will love the hand-crafted…

  14. Leonardslee Gardens

    Leonardslee Gardens

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    Countryside, Parks & Gardens

    Horsham

    One of the finest gardens in Britain, Leonardslee will reopen to the public in March 2018. The Grade 2 listed Italianate style ropery will house dining facilities and become a local attraction for wedding groups and events.

  15. Wakehurst House at the centre of the gardens

    Wakehurst

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    Garden

    HAYWARDS HEATH

    Wakehurst Place and the interactive Millennium Seed Bank exhibition are the perfect answer for visitors of all ages, whatever time of the year. Open all year.

  16. Kelmscott Manor

    Kelmscott Manor

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    Type:

    Historic House / Palace

    Lechlade

    The summer home of William Morris, Kelmscott Manor is a Grade I listed farmhouse, built around 1600 adjacent to the River Thames.

  17. The Savill Garden

    The Savill Garden

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    Formal Garden

    Egham

    The Savill Garden is a garden of beauty and colour where visitors journey through 35 acres of interconnecting gardens. It offers year-round interest, an iconic visitor centre with restaurant, gallery café, gift shop and plant sales.

  18. Flora Thompson Circular Walk

    Flora Thompson Circular Walk

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    Walking

    Liphook

    Flora Thompson, of Lark Rise and Candleford fame, inspired this circular walk on Weavers Down and Holly Hills near Liphook. Flora Thompson came to Liphook in August 1916, when her husband John was appointed postmaster here. In 1926 they bought a…

  19. Staunton Country Park

    Staunton Country Park

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    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Havant

    With a farm full of friendly animals, the south coast’s largest ornamental glasshouses, beautiful gardens and 1,000 acres of country park to explore there’s something for everyone.

  20. 60 acres of lakes, meadow & young woodland.

    Lakeside Country Park

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    Type:

    Country / Royal Park

    Eastleigh

    Sixty acres of lakes, meadow and young woodland situated between Eastleigh and Southampton with easy access.