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Waddesdon Manor    Grand landscape with sinuous walks, fountains, formal terraces, an aviary, and a parterre. Good selection of trees both native and exotic. Best in: spring-autumn. Waddesdon, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, HP18 OJH Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 6 m NW Aylesbury, on A41 Website: Waddesdon Manor Email: waddesdonmanor@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01296 653 226 Fax: 01296 653 212 National Trust Location map OS SP740 169 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wakehurst Place    "Kew in the Country", this garden is managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Rare trees, flowering shrubs. A nature trail winds along a watercourse of ponds and lakes. Ardingly, West Sussex, England, RH17 6TN Attraction Type: Garden Location: 1 m N Ardingly, on B2028 Website: Wakehurst Place Email: wakehurst@kew.org Phone: 01444 892 701 Fax: 01444 894 069 Location map OS SU863 128 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wallington    Naturalistic landscaped gardens in the style of 'Capability' Brown complement the Northumberland moorland setting. Lots of room to stretch your legs along lawns, lakes and woodlands; or sit on a quiet bench in the enchanting walled garden and enjoy the blooms. Cambo, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, NE61 4AR Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 20 m NW Newcastle, off A696 on B6342 Website: Wallington Email: wallington@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01670 773 600 Fax: 01670 774 420 National Trust Location map OS NZ030 843 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Walmer Castle and Gardens    Gardens surrounding a Tudor artillery fort that later became the official resience of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. The moats of the fort were filled in and planted with flowers; there are woodland walks, herbaceous borders, a working kitchen garden, and yew hedges. Walmer, Deal, Kent, England, CT14 7LJ Attraction Type: Castle Location: S Walmer on A258 Website: Walmer Castle and Gardens Phone: 01304 364 288 English Heritage Location map OS TR376501 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Waterperry Gardens    8 acres of magnificent gardens with year-round interest. There is a scented rose garden, herbaceous borders designed for colour throughout the seasons, a riverside walk, an alpine garden with delicate mountain plants, an herbaceous nursery, and a formal garden with medieval; features. There is a 13th century church on the site. Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England, OX33 1JZ Attraction Type: Garden Location: off M40 Junction 8 Website: Waterperry Gardens Phone: 01844 339 254 Fax: 01844 339 883 Location map Details of Waterperry Gardens OS SP630 063 Photo Credit: Waterperry Gardens Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Welford Park    Parkland and gardens surrounding an elegant manor. The gardens are best known for the Snowdrop Woods, with early flowering snowdrops in bloom through February and early March. Limited opening; see website. Welford, Newbury, Berkshire, England, RG20 8HU Attraction Type: Garden Location: 6 m NW Newbury, on Lambourne Valley Road Website: Welford Park Email: snowdrops@welfordpark.co.uk Phone: 01488 608 691 Fax: 01488 608 853 Location map OS SU409 732 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wentworth Castle    50 acres of Grade 1 listed gardens recently restored to their full glory. The gardens are largely 18th century, created by the Earls of Strafford, and form one of the most important historical gardens in the country. Wentworth was featured on the television series 'Restoration'. The gardens feature 26 listed buildings and monuments, including a dramatic castle folly offering superb views across the surrounding countryside. Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park Heritage Trust, Lowe Lane Stainborough, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, S75 3ET Attraction Type: Garden Website: Wentworth Castle Email: heritagetrust@wentworthcastle.org Phone: 01226 776 040 Fax: 01226 776 042 Wentworth Castle and Stainborough Park Heritage Trust Location map OS SE320 032 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

West Dean Gardens    Created in the 19th century, this downland garden features a walled kitchen garden, walled fruit garden, glasshouse, bulbs, a pergola, a sunken garden, spring & wild gardens, an arboretum, and the National Collections of Liriodendron (Tulip Tree) and Aesculus (Horse Chestnut Tree). West Dean College, West Dean, West Sussex, England, PO18 0QZ Attraction Type: Garden Location: on A286, 6 m N Chichester Website: West Dean Gardens Email: gardens@westdean.org.uk Phone: 1243 818 210 Location map Details of West Dean Gardens OS SU863 128 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

West Wycombe Park    Carefully preserved rococco landscape garden by Sir Francis Dashwood is the perfect counterpart to the theatrical, Italianate home he created in the mid-18th century. There is no shortage of statues and grottoes, and the ornamental lake reflects the mature trees of the park. West Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, HP14 3AJ Attraction Type: Historic House Website: West Wycombe Park Phone: 01494 513 569 National Trust Location map OS SU828 947 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Westbury Court Garden   The earliest surviving English water garden, first laid out in 1696. Yew hedges line canals containing water lilies and carp. Fruit trees, herbs, medicinal plants, and a parterre. Westbury-on-Severn, Gloucestershire, England, GL14 1PD Attraction Type: Garden Location: 11 miles SW of Gloucester, on the A48 Website: Westbury Court Garden Email: westburycourt@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01452 760 461 Fax: 01452 760 461 National Trust Location map Details of Westbury Court Garden - Photos of Westbury Court Garden OS SO718 138 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Westonbirt Arboretum   17,000 numbered trees and 17 miles of paths in this excellent arboretum run by the Forestry Commission. Best in : spring for rhododendron and magnolias, and autumn for Japanese maples and fothergilla. Westonbirt, Gloucestershire, England, GL8 8QS Attraction Type: Garden Location: 3 m SW Tetbury, on A433 Website: Westonbirt Arboretum Email: Westonbirt@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Phone: 01666 880220 Fax: 01666 880559 Location map Details of Westonbirt Arboretum - Photos of Westonbirt Arboretum OS ST856 896 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Whalton    17th century manor with walled gardens laid out in the early 20th century by Sir Edward Lutyens and Gertrude Jeckyll. Garden tours available for groups. Whalton, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, NE61 3UT Attraction Type: Garden Location: on the B6524, 5 miles W of Morpeth Website: Whalton Email: norton@whaltonmanor.fsnet.co.uk Phone: 01670 775 205 Fax: 01670 775 293 Location map OS NZ132 814 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wilton House   Four new gardens were added to Wilton by the late 17th Earl: the North Forecourt, Old English Rose, Water and Cloister gardens. However, gardening has a long history at Wilton; starting in 1632 Isaac De Caus set out on an ambitious plan for extensive water gardens, taking advantage of the estate's location on the River Nadder. A Palladian bridge was constructed over the river in 1737 by the ninth Earl. Wilton, Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, SP2 0BJ Attraction Type: Historic House Location: 3 m W Salisbury, on A30 Website: Wilton House Email: tourism@wiltonhouse.com Phone: 01722 746 714 Fax: 01722 744 447 Location map Details of Wilton House OS SU099 311 Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Winkworth Arboretum    There is more to Winkworth than trees; it is a hillside garden featuring over 1000 different species of plant. Winkworth was created by Dr Wilfrid Fox in the mid-20th century. It features lovely Spring and Autmun colour, a wetland area with boardwalks, and many rare species. Hascombe Road, Godalming, Surrey, England, GU8 4AD Attraction Type: Garden Location: near Hascombe, 2 m SE Godalming on B2130 Website: Winkworth Arboretum Email: winkwortharboretum@nationaltrust.org.uk Phone: 01483 208 477 Fax: 01483 208 252 National Trust Location map OS SU991410 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Winsford Walled Garden    Extensive "plantsman's" garden is a restoration of a Victorian garden (learn how to restore your own Victorian greenhouse!) and an excellent place for the garden enthousiast to wander, absorb and become inspired. Winsford Lane, Halwill Junction, Devon, England, EX21 5XT Attraction Type: Garden Location: 10 miles northwest of Okehampton on the A3079 Website: Winsford Walled Garden Phone: 01409 221 477 Location map OS SS450 011 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wisley Garden    The garden of the Royal Horticultural Society. Established as a woodland garden in 1880. Superb alpine garden, herbaceous borders, glasshouses, excellent bookshop. Wisley, Woking, Surrey, England, GU23 6QB Attraction Type: Garden Location: 1 m NE Ripley, on A3 Website: Wisley Garden Phone: 01483 224 234 Fax: 01483 211 750 Location map OS TQ066 583 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wollaton Hall and Natural History Museum    Green space enveloped by the city of Nottingham. Formal gardens include wonderful spring display of polyanthus, and ornamental cabbages. Avenues of lime trees connect the garden to the surrounding deer park. Wollaton Park, Greater Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, NG8 2AE Attraction Type: Historic House Location: on A609 Phone: 0115 915 3900 Location map OS SK532 392 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wotton House Grounds    Extensive gardens surrounding an elegant manor, Wotton was created in the mid-18th century by the Evelyn's, John and George. The manor is now a conference centre. Wotton Underwood, Buckinghamshire, England, HP18 0SB Attraction Type: Garden Email: david.gladstone@which.net Phone: 01844 238 363 Fax: 01844 238 380 Location map OS SP685161 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Wrest Park    Formal landscape gardens in the style of Versaille, created in the early 18th century as a counterpoint to the 'chateau'. Magnificent statuary, Orangery, and parterre. Wooded walks and canals. Silsoe, Luton, Bedfordshire, England, MK45 4HS Attraction Type: Garden Location: 1 mile E of Silsoe off the A6 Website: Wrest Park Phone: 01525 860 152 English Heritage Location map Details of Wrest Park OS TL091 356 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

Yalding Organic Gardens    Fourteen individual gardens provide a mix of formal and informal horticultural experience. There is so much to see, including a woodland walk, apothecary garden, medieval garden, knot garden, Cottager's garden, Victorian garden, organic fruit garden, low water garden, and 1950s allotment garden, as well as a special Children's Garden. Benover Road, Yalding, Maidstone, Kent, England, ME18 6EX Attraction Type: Garden Location: 6 m SW Maidstone, on B2010 and B2162 Website: Yalding Organic Gardens Location map OS TQ698492 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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