Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
It's easy to see why so many great houses sprang up in the Buckinghamshire countryside. The Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is centred here around the picturesque valley towns of Wendover, Old Amersham, Princes Risborough and Beaconsfield, its wooded slopes and heady hilltops criss-crossed by secluded footpaths and country lanes. Disraeli made his home at Hughenden Manor, where Mrs Disraeli created a garden in High-Victorian style. Peaceful pastures around historic Buckingham and the River Ouse served as the setting for Stowe Landscape Garden, 'Capability' Brown's first commission.
Oxford Botanic Garden, Oxford
New* Botanic Backpacks
Borrow a backpack to help the whole family explore the Garden. Use the equipment and objects inside to measure, look, find and play your way around the Garden and Glasshouses.
Wed 9 April, 1 4 pm (come along at any time)
Spring Seeds
Sow some seeds and get gardening. Decorate your own pots and plant some seeds to take away and grow. Choose seeds for food and seeds for flowers. This event is free with entry to the Garden. No need to book.
Waterperry Gardens, Wheatley Oxfordshire
Waterperry Gardens are a complete delight at this time of year with spring bulbs like snowdrops and daffodils providing plenty of colour and an abundance of aconites and hellebores. Wander through our 8 acre gardens at this optimistic time and delight in the first signs of spring. Our famous herbaceous border will be starting to come to life again and there’re design ideas by the bucketful in the rose, formal knot and alpine gardens. If you’re looking for inspiration this spring, look no further than Waterperry Gardens. And don’t forget our programme of events including our Easter Sunday Egg Hunt, Wildlife Walk and Breakfast and Spring workshop on making the most of hanging baskets and pots. For more information visit www.waterperrygardens.co.uk or call us today on 01844 339226. Waterperry Gardens – a gem in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside and well worth a visit, whatever time of year. Coach parties welcome by appointment.
