Gardens in London and the South East

Pink and white tulips and topiary in the Sunken Garden with the house in the background at Hinton Ampner — View of the Sunken Garden in spring at Hinton Ampner, Hampshire | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Discover some of the most scenic gardens to visit in London and the South East and enjoy great days out all year round.

Pink and white roses, lilac and purple alliums, and other purple, pink and white flowers bloom in a flowerbed next to a stone path, with the house in the background, at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, Kent

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Sissinghurst, Kent

Explore the garden at Sissinghurst, with its vibrant planting schemes and architectural planning, and discover why it ranks among the most famous gardens in England.

red, apricot and yellow roses with a green painted rose arch and white bench

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Cliveden, Buckinghamshire

Follow in the footsteps of dukes, earls, kings and queens at Cliveden as you stroll through a series of areas in the impressive garden, each with its own special charm.

Summer flowers blooming in the herbaceous borders of the walled gardens at Mottisfont, Hampshire

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Mottisfont, Hampshire

Enjoy every season at Mottisfont, with its ancient trees and babbling brooks, from rich autumn foliage and the scented Winter Garden, to spring bulbs and, of course, the world-famous Rose Garden.

Naturalistic planting at Nymans in the Forecourt Garden

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Nymans, West Sussex

Romantic ruins, intimate gardens and internationally recognised plant collections all set against a backdrop of woodland and far-reaching views.

A view along the Rose Garden looking towards the Well Head at Polesden Lacey, Surrey

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The garden at Polesden Lacey has something to offer in every season. Take in the views over Ranmore Common from the South Lawn, indulge in the peace and quiet in the Old Kitchen Garden and Upper Sunken Garden, or soak up the colour and scent around the Rose Garden and double herbaceous borders. With a new team in place since spring 2023 working to take the garden to new heights, there's always something beautiful to enjoy.

The path in the walled garden, framed by blooming rose pergola

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Hinton Ampner, Hampshire

Discover clipped topiary contrasting with brick walls, lilies floating on the surface of a pond and flower borders that transform throughout the seasons.