Find Unusual & Quirky Gardens near you!
Ever wanted to visit a garden that is just a bit different? A bit odd, quirky or just weird, in a good way?
From Mathematical bridges, train rides, cute pigs, a beear pit, city centre container gardens to beach gardens, cartoon characters and Indian architecture.
We have listed a few gardens below and you can search for more Unusual and Quirky Gardens near to you by using the search box below.
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Best Unusual Gardens to visit near you
Jodrell Bank Arboretum, Macclesfield, Cheshire
Google Visitor Review Score 4.5/5 Stars
The Jodrell Bank Arboretum is dominated by the telescope but expect to find lovely ponds, pathways, planting, wildlife, small play area, cafes & a gift shop! More Details here
Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Sheffield, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Sheffield Botanical Gardens has lots of great gardens & features including a Rose Garden & a Bear Pit! dog friendly with a good Cafe. More Details here
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Bwlch y Geuffordd Gardens, Aberystwyth, Wales
Google Review Rating – 4.9
Bwlch y Geuffordd Gardens is above all is a fantasy garden for children! It’s fun with a capital F!
There is a 1/2 scale steam train to play on, a willow den, a tree house (with secret passage), a cave (with light shafts, so it’s not too dark) a variety of dragons, a jungle with African hut, lots of musical instruments, various surprises, and the opportunity to do pond dipping. More Details here
Trebah Garden, Falmouth, Cornwall
Google Review Rating – 4.8
Trebah Gardens are a bit unusual in that they have their own beach and a beach cafe! Ideal for keeping the kids happy while you enjoy the gardens.
For Children there is Tarzans Camp for the over 5’s and Fort Stuart for the under 5’s. Super! More Details here
The Onion Garden, Westminster, London
Google Review Rating – 4.9
The quirky but great Onion Garden & Cafe is a complete Container Garden built on top of Tube Lines District and Circle Lines only 10 minutes walk from Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey and Parliament. Highly rated cafe – go and visit! More Details here
Renishaw Hall Gardens, Renishaw Park, Derbyshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Renishaw Hall Gardens has 20 acres of gardens to explore including the woodland which children really enjoy as they discover the play area, cartoon characters and a jungle surprise! More Details here
Sezincote House & Gardens, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Google Review Rating – 4.6
Sezincote House & Gardens is spectacular and describes itself as ‘India in the Cotswolds’. I love the out of context Indian style building – really unusual and very dramatic!
From the curving Orangery, long winding paths, spring fed pools and valleys to the River Evenlode there is plenty to see. Watch out for the elephant sculptures. More Details here
Portmeirion Gardens, Portmeirion, Wales
Google Review Rating – 4.5
Portmeirion Gardens are of course part of the famous Portmeirion Village. Famous for the cult TV series The Prisoner. I feel obliged to add them into our unusual gardens category as you have to visit the village!
With 70 acres and 20 miles of tracks for you to explore you get great views, Japanese Gardens, lakes, woodlands. Assistance dogs only. More Details here
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens, Exeter, Devon
Google Review Rating – 4.6
The Bicton Park Botanical Gardens are on this list as they are also home to the Bicton Woodland Railway. And who doesn’t like a railway in a garden? Take a trip for about 25 minutes around the gardens. More Details here
Sledmere House & Garden, Driffield, Yorkshire
Google Review Rating – 4.7
Sledmere House & Garden has a lot to offer but the rare breed farm is next level with sheep, chickens, ducks, pigs, guinea pigs, rabbits and Shetland pony’s.
Anywhere that has such cute pigs as the Oxford Sandy and Black pigs breeds is a must visit! More Details here
Wightwick Manor Garden, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Google Review Rating – 4.7
For those who have an academic bent the Mathematical Bridge at Wightwick Manor Garden should prove of interest. Based on the one at Queens’ College in Cambridge. Pretty, pretty unusual! More Details here
The Eden Project, Cornwall
Google Review Rating – 4.3
The world famous Eden Project is dominated by the two biodomes but there are other gardens, children’s play areas, plenty of restaurants & dogs allowed in some places. More Details here
Broomhill Sculpture Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon
Google Review Rating – 4.6
The Broomhill Sculpture Gardens are set in a rather hilly and mystical woodland. I had to include this garden as its a bit nuts with such an eclectic collection of sculptures.
This is the first sculpture garden I took my last dog to back in about 2014 and we had a great time.
Currently closed so check if it is open before you go! More Details here
All information correct at the date of publication.