Best New Perennial Movement Gardens
Discover some of the best New Perennial Movement Gardens to visit in the UK.
New Perennial Movement Gardens, or Naturalistic Gardens, are part of a modern style of gardens that replicate natural landscapes using grasses and flowers.
Started by William Robinson in the 19th Century it has gained popularity through champions such as Piet Ouldolf and Noel Kingsbury.
In the UK think of a wildflower meadow with a hint of prairie thrown in – that’s my take anyway!
Super examples you can visit include the famous Hauser & Wirth Garden in Somerset, designed by Piet Ouldolf as is Scampston Hall & Walled Gardens in Yorkshire.
For late blooming planting try Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens in Essex with grasses and prairie style planting!
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Hauser & Wirth Garden, Bruton, Somerset
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.5
Hauser & Wirth Garden in Somerset, landscaped by Piet Oudolf, is a perennial meadow with softened formality. There is a Courtyard Garden, Shop, Bar, Restaurant & Art Gallery! Pretty dog friendly too! More Details here
Scampston Hall & Walled Gardens, Malton, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Scampston Hall & Walled Gardens is a contemporary garden designed by Piet Oudolf and featuring modern, perennial meadow planting set within 18th Century walls. And it looks spectacular!
The wider grounds have trails for you and your dog! More Details here
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Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens, Colchester, Essex
Google Review Rating – 4.7
The Beth Chatto gardens are actually five distinct areas that are now informal gardens with the right plants in the right place.
The Reservoir Garden is a classic perennial garden with a variety of ornamental grasses and prairie-style plants offering late season interest.
There is a lot to explore with gravel, scree, water, woodland and reservoir gardens and a Cafe with cakes is onsite. More Details here.
Yeo Valley Organic Garden, Bristol, Somerset
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.8
The Yeo Valley Organic Garden is a must visit for all the family. Lots to do and see, great gardens, cafe, play areas, shops & wildlife to spot. Perfect! Check out their events as well.
Check out the big Grass Bed, Spring Meadow & Gravel Beds for perennial planting! More Details here
American Museum & Gardens, Bath, Somerset
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.5
The American Museum & Gardens are set in 125 acres of rolling grounds designed to represent key elements of American landscape design. Keys is the ornamental grasses and prairie-style perennials.
For the kids there is a play area, events and crafts and the American Garden Deli has kids menus. Dogs welcome. More Details here
Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens, Cornwall
With an all year round subtropical microclimate the gardens allow exotic plants to thrive all year round. No spring or winter nonsense here! Think grasses in the subtropical setting adding lots of texture.
There are around 50 sculptures to look out for on your walk. Allow at least 90 minutes to cover most bases. More Details here
Pensthorpe Gardens, Fakenham, Norfolk
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Pensthorpe Gardens recommend you allow at least 4 hours to see their gardens. Explore the Millennium Garden with ‘Piet Oudolf’s ode to natural nuance is where you’ll find the very best perennial planting‘.
Wildlife Habitat Garden, Corten Infinity Garden, The Glade Sculpture Garden and the Wave Garden which has lush foilage all year round!
This is a very family friendly garden with lots of activities for the children including sculpture trails, zip lines, tunnel and slides at the Wild Rootz area. More Details here
Dyffryn Fernant Garden, Fishguard, Wales
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Dyffryn Fernant Garden is six acres of isolated farmland which has been transformed into a garden full of interest with naturalistic planting at its core. Family and dog friendly! More Details here
Cambo Gardens, St Andrews, Fife
TripAdvisor Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
So much to see from the walled garden with its late season naturalistic plantings and prairie garden, woodland trails, beach side walks, snowdrop display, children’s play area, very dog friendly & a great Cafe & Shop! More Details here
Wisley Gardens, Wisley Lane, Surrey
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.8
Wisley Gardens houses one of the largest plant collections in the world. There is a lot to see and do with over 30 separate garden areas. Including a Wellness Garden & a Glasshouse and some wonderful naturalistic planting in the Alpine Borders & Mediterranean Terraces.
There are five cafes & restaurants and a plant centre. Assistance dogs only. More Details here
Sussex Prairies Wild, Henfield, West Sussex
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Sussex Prairies Wild is an 8 acre garden planted in the naturalistic way to create texture & forms to get immersed in. Cafe & Nursey too! More Details here.
All information correct at the date of publication.