Country parks and gardens

Hoveton Hall Estate, Nr Wroxham, Norwich, Norfolk, NR12 8RJ

Enjoy a family day out at Hoveton Hall Gardens. There is something for everyone to enjoy including the children’s activity trails, the recently restored rare 19th Century glasshouse and guided tours of the gardens.

Holkham Estate, Wells-next- the-Sea, Norfolk, NR23 1AB

Steeped in history, Holkham Hall has the perfect location, surrounded by acres of rolling parkland rich in wildlife and the nearby north Norfolk coast with its stunning beach.

Marks Hall, Coggeshall, Essex, CO6 1TG

A tree collection from all the temperate areas of the world set in more than 200 acres of historic landscape provides interest and enjoyment throughout the year at Marks Hall.

Myddelton House, Bulls Cross, Enfield, Middlesex, EN2 9HG

The award-winning Lee Valley Regional Park stretches an incredible 26 miles along the leafy banks of the River Lee, from Ware in Hertfordshire, through Essex, to the Thames at East India Dock Basin.

Lee Valley Park Information Service, Stubbins Hall Lane, Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 2EF

Open countryside, forming part of Lee Valley Regional Park, dotted with lakes & wildflower meadows attracting a wide range of wildlife including kingfisher, great crested grebe, little ringed plover & dragonfly. An ideal place for a picnic.

Helmingham Events Office, Helmingham, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 6EF

Grade 1 listed gardens, redesigned by Lady Tollemache (a Chelsea Gold Medallist) set in a 400 acre deer park surrounding a moated Tudor Hall.

The Street, Gooderstone, Norfolk, PE33 9BP

Water gardens covering 6.5 acres, with trout stream, four ponds, waterways, mature trees, colourful plants, kingfisher hide, nature trails and 13 bridges. Tearoom with home-made cakes and disabled toilets.

Park Road, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex, CO7 7SP

20 acres of professionally designed gardens within woodland destroyed by the 1987 hurricane. Now a plantsman's paradise full of unusual plants for all year round colour.

Bulls Cross, Enfield, Hertfordshire, EN2 9HG

Delve into the beautiful eight acres of Myddelton House Gardens and discover the compelling story of Edward Augustus Bowles, one of Britain’s most famous self-taught gardeners, artists and expert botanists.

Abbey View, Waltham Abbey, Essex, EN9 1XQ

Abbey Gardens offers relaxing surrounding and is reputed to be the burial place of King Harold, after the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

Mannington Hall, Norwich, Norfolk, NR11 7BB

Beautiful gardens with lake, trees and shrubs surround a medieval moated manor (not open). Feature trees, shrubs, roses. Country walks and trails with lovely views.

Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5NQ

The garden at Hatfield House dates from the early 17th century when Robert Cecil employed John Tradescant the Elder to collect plants for his new home.

Luton Hoo Estate, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 3TQ

The Luton Hoo Walled Garden was designed by Capability Brown in the 18th Century.

Warwick House, Easton Lodge, Little Easton, Essex, CM6 2BB

Designed by Harold Peto in 1902 for 'Daisy' Countess of Warwick. Abandoned in 1950, restoration commenced in 1993. Visit the Italian garden, glade,'Peto' Pavilion, courtyard with fountain - and be inspired.

Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LX

Enjoy a walk through the woodland, across the commons or on the fine chalk down land on the Ashridge Estate.

The Estate Office, Knebworth, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2AX

25 acres of formal gardens.

Sundon, Bedfordshire

Chalk down land within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a Site of Specific Scientific Interest.

Visitor Centre, Wood Farm, Upper Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8TL

Wander through Sheringham Park and you will discover why it became the personal favourite of its designer Humphrey Repton. The park has colour, wildlife and stunning sea views.