gardens in cumbria...
Nowhere in Britain does the array of garden experiences compare. Nowhere is their such nature and genius standing shoulder to shoulder.
Lake Distirct gardens large and small are strewn across the region. Gardens that celebrate individual genius as in Ruskin's creation at Brantwood and Wordsworth's at Rydal Mount.
Cumbria's gardens & events
Our resident gardener
Each month Chris will guide you through what's in season and what to look out for in the many Lake District gardens.
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meet our resident gardener
Formal gardens
Discover topiary, national collections and much more in Lake District gardens.
formal gardens
Private gardens
An opportunity to enjoy gardens in Cumbria that are not usually open to the public through the National Gardens Scheme (NGS).
private gardens
more about the NGS
Gardening events
Attend one of the many gardening events in Cumbria or visit one of the areas garden centres.
gardening events
garden centres
An insight into Cumbria's gardens
History of gardening in Cumbria
If variety was the spice of life then Cumbria became the most seasoned horticultural dish of the industrial age. Today visitors can come along and enjoy it at their leisure.read more
Literary gardens
Why has Cumbria and the Lake District proved so inspirational for writers down the years? William Wordsworth, Beatrix Potter, John Ruskin, William Sawrey Gilpin.Modern day plant hunters
Today gardens in Cumbria are rich with exotic species, to go in search of them is to become a modern day 'Plant Hunter' for yourself.read more
Oddities - Ancient sweet chestnut
An ancient sweet chestnut in the grounds of Rydal Hall (NY 367 064) is estimated to be over 500 years old, and probably planted before the current hall was built in 1600. Its massive girth measures around 11 m (36 ft), although huge burrs make precise measurement difficult.





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