Water Gardens near to you to visit
Water features in gardens vary from natural lakes and ponds such as those we see at Fairhaven, the odd old canal and industrial by products like The Blue Pool to the landscaped styles we see at Chatsworth, Alnwick and Stourhead.
And not forgetting beautiful waterfalls and streams and ponds and lakes packed with wildlife!
If you are looking to visit a garden with water features bear in mind they do represent a bit of a risk for very young children and dogs!
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Marwood Hill Gardens, Barnstaple, Devon
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Marwood Hill Gardens is a 20 acre garden with a lot of water with three lakes for you to admire and walk around.
Elsewhere there is a Bluebell Wood, Wild Garden, Bee Hives and there is also a Conifer Collection, Camelia and Hydrangea Walk.More Details here
The Blue Pool, Dorset
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.4
The Blue Pool (not swimmable!) has 30 acres of woodland for you to explore with a gnome & fairy trail ideal for the kids. Dog friendly and accessible.
There is also a play area for children if they have any energy left to burn off. And the UK’s longest rope suspension bridge! More Details here
Sculpture by the Lakes, Dorset
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Sculpture by the Lakes are set in 26 acres on the river Frome with over 120 sculptures to see and experience. No under 14’s as too dangerous with rushing water.
There is a rich diversity of wildlife from dragonflies, damselflies, grass snakes, kingfishers and a breeding colony of Greylag geese. More Details here
The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden, Dorking, Surrey
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
The Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden in Surrey is set in 10 acres with an ever changing display of 200+ sculptures.
There is also a new addition of an indoor gallery to display sculptures, ceramics and smaller pieces which are too delicate to be set outside. Dog friendly. More Details here
The Sculpture Park, Farnham, Surrey
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
The Sculpture Park in Surrey is home to the biggest collection of outdoor sculptures in the UK.
Set in 10 acres of grounds including an arboretum and wildlife inhabited water gardens there are 250 sculptures with over 800 exhibited each year. Dogs welcome. More Details here
Fairhaven Woodland & Water Garden, Norfolk
TripAdvisor Visitor Review Rating – 4
Fairhaven organic Woodland & Garden is set in 130 acres of cultivated and wild plantings including over 4 miles of pathways for you to explore. Great Tea rooms and they are super dog friendly! More Details here
Leonardslee Gardens Sculpture Park & Art Gallery, Horsham, West Sussex
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Leonardslee Gardens Sculpture Park & Art Gallery is a Grade 1 listed 240 acres of beautiful woodlands with plenty of open water with seven lakes!
Check out the sculpture trail called ‘Walk of Life’ which takes in many of the pieces and showing of the gardens floral splendour. Dogs on leads welcome. More Details here
The Alnwick Garden, Alnwick, Northumberland
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
OMG, so much to do! Allow plenty of time, take a change of clothes for the kids (water splash feature!), so much to do and the Poison Garden is a must visit. Child and accessibility friendly. No pet dogs though. Water Cascade is impressive. More Details here
Painshill Park Gardens, Cobham, Surrey
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
Painshill Park is an 18th Century garden with lots of great walks, loads to see and do and is dog friendly. Great for Instagram photos!
There are lots of trails for you to follow taking round lakes, past the Grotto with 10 thousand crystals in it, by follies and over bridges and into a vineyard!
More Details here
Stone Lane Gardens, Chagford, Devon
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.6
The Stone Lane Gardens are set in 5 acres on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and became an RHS Partner Garden in 2019.
Walk through the gardens taking in the ponds, bridges, herbaceous plantings, wildflower meadows and later in the year toadstools. A good cafe. More Details here
Chatsworth Sculpture Garden, Derbyshire
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
Chatsworth Sculpture Garden is part of the wider 100 acres estate. Super family & dog friendly with lots to do and see. A Christmas Garden Illuminated Trail is well worth a visit!
The sculptures are changed regularly. You can also see arboretum, rock garden, amazing water fountain, great restaurants and farmyard playground. More Details here
Dunster Castle Gardens, Minehead, Somerset
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.7
A National Trust Garden Dunster Castle Manor Gardens are located in a spectacular setting with the castle offsetting the subtropical gardens, watermill, play area and parklands.
The gardens are a terraced home to Mediterranean and subtropical plants, with a riverside wooded garden and bowling green. Dog friendly! More Details here
Wye Valley Sculpture Garden, Tintern, Monmouthshire
Google Visitor Review Rating – 4.5
The gardens are set in 3 acres on the wooded Wye Valley hillside so be aware of the underfoot conditions – and potential rabbit holes! In February there is a lovely display of snowdrops!
Wander through the guided path checking out all of the sculptures and keep an ear out for the gentle sounds of a playing guitar. Assistance dogs only. More Details here
All information correct at the date of publication.