Rose Gardens

Carolside Gardens, Scottish Borders

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.9
Carolside Gardens are a romantic, rose scented treat! Best known for the collection of historic roses they also house the National Collection of Gallica Roses!

As well as all the roses there is a herb garden, secret garden, an Apple Orchard & lovely riverside walks with plenty of seats. More Details here

Elsing Hall Garden, Dereham, Norfolk

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.8
A classic moated 15th Century Manor House with brilliant gardens, pond, Gingko Avenue & park area.

There is a large collection of old English roses for you to enjoy.

Open by appointment only or as part of the National Garden Scheme. More Details here

Monteviot House Garden, Jedburgh, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.8
If you like roses then the Victorian walled Rose Garden is just the garden for you. Best seen between June and July there are smashing views of the river as well.

You can also see laburnum tunnels, arboretums, water gardens, herb garden, winter garden, river garden and the garden of persistent imagination (brilliant name!). More Details here

Mottisfont Walled Rose Garden, Romsey, Hampshire

Google Visitor Rating – 4.7
Mottisfont Walled Rose Garden offers a stunning place to visit with river walks, picnic areas, refreshments & a play area for children. Dog friendly, mostly.

The roses tend to be early flowering and only do so once a year. Best from May to June. More Details here

Aberglasney Gardens, Llangathen, Wales

Google Review Rating – 4.7
Aberglasney Gardens is set in ‘10 acres of magnificent gardens‘. The Rose Wall and Arbour display is well worth a visit. Expect to see Rugosa,  Lavandula Angustifolia and Erigeron Karvinskianus!

There is plenty to see with a Tea Room and a Gift Shop. Assistance dogs only. More Details here

Felley Priory Garden, Underwood, Nottinghamshire,

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Each Spring there is a carpet of rare daffodils which is well worth a look and Summer provides roses in the walled garden including Gallicias, Bourbons, Moss Roses, Damasks, Albas and Chinensis.

Nursery & Tea Room. Assistance dogs only. More Details here

Goodnestone Park Gardens, Goodnestone, Kent

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Discover a lovely variety of relaxed gardens including walled garden with climbing roses & fragrant shrub roses, nursery, arboretum, & orangery. Lovely walks, delicious food in the dog friendly cafe. More Details here

Arundel Castle & Garden, Arundel, West Sussex

Google Review Rating – 4.7

A very well maintained Castle with beautiful gardens including an organic kitchen garden, tulips galore, wildflower gardens & new in 2025 a biodiverse dipping pond!

The English Rose Garden is best from June onwards which has a super selection of scented David Austin Roses! More Details here

Kiftsgate Court Gardens, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Google Review Rating – 4.7
With possibly the UK’s largest rose, the Kiftsgate Rose, spread over 3 trees and is best seen in mid July. There is alos the highly scented rose border which the Kiftsgate Rose grows in.

The gardens consist of various areas such as the sunken garden, bluebell wood, rose border, water garden (a new addition, was an old tennis court!), wild border, Scotch firs and the wild garden and four squares! More Details here

Gotha Garden, Baldock, Hertfordshire

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Created in 1990 the Gotha Gardens are a wonderful mix of woodland and wildlife walks (great for kids), a rose garden with over 150 varieties of roses, ever changing spaces, a topiary and more formal gardens. More Details here

The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick, Northumberland

Google Review Rating – 4.6
The Alnwick Garden is a great family day out with so much to see from the Water Cascade, various gardens including the Rose Garden, with its own Alnwick Rose created by David Austin, Cherry Garden & Poison Garden! Woodland walks, golf & more. More Details here

Athelhampton Gardens, Dorset

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6

Athelhampton Gardens are 12 acres of gardens with a Grade 1 listed house – find out why Thomas Hardy loved to visit. And there’s a ghost!

The walled kitchen garden & the formal garden are real features including rose displays.

Cafe, gift shop , dog friendly and mobility scooter friendly. More Details here

Belmont House & Gardens, Faversham, Kent

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Belmont Gardens are a series of smaller gardens including a walled garden with climbers, roses in a formal bed, a Pinetum with a collection of pine trees & wooded areas. Dogs welcome on a lead!

There is also the highly rated Old Stables Tea Room open in summer for coffee & cakes. More Details here

Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Exeter, Devon

Google Visitor Review Score 4.6
The Bicton Park Botanical Gardens are set in 64 acres of land with many different gardens to visit including the Italian Garden, Rose Garden, best from early summer to late autumn, Pinetum & Arboretum, Mediterranean Garden & Palm House. More Details here

Capel Manor Gardens, Enfield, Middlesex

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4 .6
Set in 30 acres in Enfield they have 40 gardens for you to visit including low allergen, walled gardens, fairy forest, the Diana Legacy Rose Garden, best seen in summer and lakes. So much to see!

There is also a mini zoo featuring meerkats, alpacas, lemurs, wallabies and monkeys. Perfect for the children! Assistance dogs only. More Details here

Kelmarsh Hall Gardens, Kelmarsh, Northants

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
From the sunken garden, long border and triangular walled garden to the restored vinery and cut flowers section. The Fan Rose Garden is best seen in June!

For the children there is a magical fairy walk and there is also a woodland walk which takes you on a loop via the lake. A gift shop, tea room & dogs allowed! More Details here

Tyntesfield House & Gardens, Bristol, Somerset

Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Tyntesfield House & Gardens is a Gothic Revival House set in 540 acres of woodland & parkland with some wonderful gardens for you to explore.

The restored Rose Garden has over 100 heavily scented plants for you to enjoy!

Shop, Cafe, Restaurant & dog friendly. More Details here

Cholmondeley Castle Gardens, Malpas, Cheshire

Google Visitor Review Score 4.5
Cholmondeley Castle Gardens actually comprises of several distinct gardens, lakeside walks and play areas.

The Four Seasons Rose Garden is best from May to June and includes roses such as Reine des Violettes, Tuscany Superb, Queen of Denmark, Belle de Crecy & Variegata di Bologna. More Details here

Malleny Garden, near Edinburgh, Scotland

Google Review Rating – 4.2
Malleny Garden may only be wee but it’s a beautiful spot to relax in & take in the lovely smells from the 150 rose types featured in the walled garden. Go & give them a wee visit! More Details here