Find Gardens to visit in Bedfordshire near to you!
Bedfordshire is home to a few select gardens for you to visit.
The Swiss Garden has an aerodrome attached and take a walk across the Chinese Bridge at Wrest Park!
For artist lovers we would recommend Kathy Brown’s Garden in Stevington. Inspired by contemporary artists with superb gardens and cakes
There are often additional activities to do such as woodland walks, wildlife to spot, nature trails, children’s play areas and food & drink!
Many of these gardens are open all year so you get to see them during the different seasons.
For Bedfordshire Open Gardens click here!
Close Cottage Garden, Soulbury, Bedfordshire

Google Visitor Rating – 5
Close Cottage garden is a 1.5 acre plot with an orchard & wildflower meadow with countryside views.
Visits by private arrangement & include refreshments & plants sales! More Details here
Kathy Brown’s Garden, Stevington, Bedfordshire

Google Visitor Rating – 4.8
Kathy Brown’s Garden is an artists inspired garden with a nod to Mondrian, Monet, Hepworth & more. Highly rated garden with formal, edible flowers & ornamental grasses. The cakes are superb! Tranquil & unique. Dog friendly too! More Details here
Swiss Garden, Silsoe, Bedfordshire

Google Visitor Rating – 4.6
The Swiss Garden itself is a Regency and Victorian layered garden, complete with peacocks, who always like a chat!
Have a look for the grotto, bridges, lake, carved animals and actual real wildlife! More Details here
Wrest Park Garden, Shuttleworth, Bedfordshire

Google Visitor Rating – 4.6
Wrest Park Garden describe themselves as ‘great for lovers of history, heritage and horticulture‘.
There is plenty to see with various gardens, a cafe and a gift shop. More Details here
Accommodation in Bedfordshire
If you are looking for somewhere to stay near a garden you are visiting in Bedfordshire then click here for some great places to stay.

National Trust Gardeners Almanac 2026
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All information correct at the date of publication.

