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Parks & gardens in Southern England

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Home of the most stunning public gardens in England, South East England's wealth of internationally renowned gardens are a must see when in the region. Here are just a few to whet your appetite:

Surrey is home to the one of the most well-known gardens in EnglandRHS Wisley encompasses 240 acres of gardening perfection. Claremont Landscape Garden, also in Surrey, was architecturally landscaped in 1700 and is exquisitely maintained to this day.

Or head to East Sussex for one of the most well known Capability Brown-designed gardens in England, Sheffield Park Garden.  Vibrant with colour all year round, Sheffield Park Garden shimmers with waterfalls, cascades and four large lakes. Kent’s 13th-century Hever Castle is set in 30 acres of landscaped gardens – complete with Italian sculptures, a 35-acre lake and a rose garden with over 3,000 plants.

Other gardens in England located in the South East that are well worth a visit include The Savill Garden in Berkshire, University of Oxford Botanic Garden in Oxfordshire, Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, Great Dixter House and Garden in East Sussex and Goodnestone Park and Garden in Kent.

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  1. The Edge

    Location

    New Forest

    Type

    Animal Collection

    Tourism South East Member

    Fun for all the family at Paultons Park! With over 50 rides and attractions to choose from, Paultons Park has become one of the UK's most popular theme parks.

  2. Alfriston Clergy House

    Location

    Wealden

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    A rare and idyllic medieval, thatched Wealden 'hall house' dating from the 14th century, Alfriston Clergy House was the first building to be saved by the National Trust in 1896. The house is surrounded by a very pretty cottage garden with lovely views across the River Cuckmere.

  3. Aerial Tunnel at Go Ape, Buckinghamshire

    Location

    Buckinghamshire

    Type

    Adventure Park / Playground

    Tourism South East Member

    Go Ape is a tree-top adventure based in the heart of Black Park Country Park, near Slough. Take to the trees and experience high wires, tricky crossings, wind-in-your-face zip wires. There's also our epic off-road forest segway experience to enjoy.

  4. Borde Hill Garden

    Location

    Mid Sussex

    Type

    Garden

    Tourism South East Member

    Set within 200 acres of spectacular parkland, the garden is a series of 'rooms' - each with its own particular atmosphere, form and planting design. Glorious heritage and collectors' garden.

  5. Fishbourne Roman Palace

    Location

    Chichester

    Type

    Historic Site

    Tourism South East Member

    Remains of the largest known Roman domestic residence in Britain. Beautiful mosaics, museum, audio visual programme. Replanted Roman gardens and Roman gardening museum. Discounts for groups of 20+. Open Daily 22nd January - 15th December.

  6. High Beeches Garden

    Location

    Mid Sussex

    Type

    Garden

    Tourism South East Member

    High Beeches Woodland and Water Garden is a beautiful, tranquil and historic garden of some 27 acres. It was begun more than 100 years ago and is full of rare and important plants and trees.

  7. None

    Location

    Gravesham

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    A large house standing in 150 acres of Repton's landscape garden and dating from 1587. It includes work by Inigo Jones, Wyatt and the Adam brothers. Now an independant girls' boarding and day school.

  8. Wych Cross Nursery Ltd

    Location

    Wealden

    Type

    Garden Centre

    Tourism South East Member

    One of the largest retail selections of roses in the country with 1000 varieties. Also a wide range of shrubs, plants and garden and conservatory furniture.

  9. None

    Location

    Buckinghamshire

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    Palladian house with frescoes and painted ceilings fashioned for Sir Francis Dashwood in the mid 18thC. Landscape and lake also laid out at the same time.

  10. The Secret Gardens of Sandwich

    Location

    Dover

    Type

    Garden

    Tourism South East Member

    The Secret Gardens are 3.5 acres of architectural and formal gardens by Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll.

  11. The Pines Garden, Tea Room & Museum

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    The Pines Garden, Tea Room & Museum

    Location

    Dover

    Type

    Garden

    Tourism South East Member

    Organically grown Pines Garden situated behind the White Cliffs has six acres of many fine features including a cascade and adjoining lake, grass labyrinth and organic kitchen garden. Museum featuring local history, and Tea Room.

  12. The Living Rainforest

    Location

    West Berkshire

    Type

    Garden

    Tourism South East Member

    Wander beneath the canopy of this living rainforest recreation and watch for free roaming butterflies and birds. A perfect all wether family attraction.

  13. Sulgrave Manor

    Location

    Cherwell

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    Sulgrave Manor is a superb example of a modest Manor House and Garden of the time of Shakespeare, and was the home of George Washingtons direct ancestors.

  14. Summer at Stowe Landscape Gardens

    Location

    Buckinghamshire

    Type

    Garden

    Tourism South East Member

    Over forty temples and monuments, laid out against an inspiring backdrop of lakes and valleys. Onsite facilities include a Visitor Centre, gift shop and tea-room.

  15. Squerryes Court

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    Squerryes Court Manor House and Gardens. The house and lake.

    Location

    Sevenoaks

    Type

    Garden

    Tourism South East Member

    Beautiful manor house (1681). Lived in by Warde family since 1731. Old master paintings, furniture, tapestries, porcelain all collected 18th century. Garden lovely all seasons. Lake, borders, restored formal garden. Tearoom.

  16. Sissinghurst Castle Garden

    Location

    Tunbridge Wells

    Type

    Garden

    Tourism South East Member

    Famous, stunning gardens set in the remains of a large Elizabethan house amidst the unspoilt Weald countryside.

  17. Mapledurham House

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    Mapledurham House

    Location

    Reading

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    An Elizabethan manor house alongside the River Thames, containing paintings, oak staircases, and moulded ceilings. Home to the Blount family for over 500 years.

  18. Lullingstone Castle & Lullingstone World Garden

    Location

    Sevenoaks

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    Historic mansion, home to the Hart Dyke family for 600 years. Frequented by Queen Anne and Henry VIII. State rooms open. Norman church, 140 acre grounds including the site of the first ever World Garden of Plants.

  19. Leith Hill Tower

    Location

    Surrey

    Type

    Viewpoint

    Tourism South East Member

    The highest point in south east England. An area of woodland, parkland, farmland and open heath. Leith Hill Tower commands extensive views.

  20. Knole

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    Front of Knole, with deer in foreground.

    Location

    Sevenoaks

    Type

    Historic House / Palace

    Tourism South East Member

    Set at the heart of the only remaining medieval deer park in Kent, Knole's fascinating links with royalty and literary connections with Vita Sackville-West and Virginia Woolf, make this one of the most intriguing houses in England.