Dahlias flowering in a range of orange shades against an old brick wall — Dahlias in Dunster Castle’s Dream Garden in October | © National Trust Images/David Sellman

Gardens and parks in Somerset

The Somerset area has some wonderful gardens filled with fountains, lakes and terraces. Here are the perfect places to explore this season.

Head outside and enjoy a wide variety of gardens and parks in Somerset.

Dog walker in the garden at Montacute House, South Somerset

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The garden at Montacute House

Explore the garden of Montacute House throughout the seasons. See the yew trees, affectionately known as ‘wibbly wobbly’ hedges, or take a few moments of tranquillity in the Orangery.

The view of the Pantheon building from across the still lake, with autumn trees and blue sky reflected in the water

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The world famous garden at Stourhead

Stourhead is home to one of the world's most famous gardens, with myriad temples, grottos, trees and water features to explore. Read more about what you'll see during your visit.

Kitchen garden in winter at Barrington Court

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The garden at Barrington Court

Explore the garden of Barrington Court throughout the seasons. See the fruit and produce growing in the Kitchen Garden or enjoy the tranquillity and beautiful borders of formal, walled garden areas.

Two visitors in warm jackets walk down a garden path looking at the flowering borders

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Things to see in the garden at Lytes Cary Manor

Explore the garden and see the unusual shaped topiary trees and hedges or catch the light on the sundial in the orchard.

Frosty Terrace at Tyntesfield House by Bob Fowler

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The garden at Tyntesfield near Bristol

The garden at Tyntesfield is an ever-changing landscape, home to beautiful borders, ancient trees and tasty produce that's used daily in the Cow Barn restaurant.

A visitor stands in the garden at Dunster Castle, Somerset in winter

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The garden at Dunster Castle

Explore the highlights of the garden at Dunster Castle, which takes you around the world and through four different microclimates

Sham Bridge covered in snow at Prior Park

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The landscape garden at Prior Park

There are all sorts of architecture and wildlife to be discovered at Prior Park, from bridges to a restored Edwardian summerhouse and kingfishers around the lakes.