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One thing that Britain prides itself on is its green spaces, you’ll find a host of heritage parks and gardens of special historical interest all over the UK, from the famous London parks to the beautifully landscaped gardens that surround many of the country homes and heritage houses around the country.

Royal parks

In London, there are eight incredible Royal Parks, all of which have their own history and charm. They are looked after by the Royal Parks charity, who care for the upkeep of each of them, so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Royal parks

The Royal Parks in England’s capital cover over 5,000 acres of historic parkland, providing beautiful green spaces in the heart of the city. St James’ Park includes the Mall and Horse Guard’s Parade and surrounds Buckingham Palace, Clarence House and Whitehall, the lake with its resident pelicans and the long drive to the palace where several state events take place make it an iconic place to visit. Right in the heart of London is Hyde Park, where you can find the Serpentine and memorials dedicated to Princess Diana. This park has a long political history as it is the site of Speaker’s Corner, where people from all walks of life continue to gather on a Sunday to share their views.

Wherever you are in London, you’re never too far from a wide, open green space with plenty of history and heritage to explore.

Battlefields

Along with amazing open spaces, the UK is also home to a number of grass and parklands throughout history. There are a confirmed list of registered battlefields across the UK, though several have been modernised and built on.

In England, some of the most important battlefields are still available to visit, including the site of the Battle of Hastings, which took place at the present day town of Battle between the Caldbeck and Telham Hills.

The Battle of Bosworth Field is another famous battle in English history that can still be visited to this day. There is a plaque and a memorial dedicated to the battle at Richard’s Field, a Bosworth Battle Heritage Centre can also be visited at Ambion Hill near Richard’s Well. According to the legends, Richard III drank from several springs and wells in the region on the day of the battle – with this one mentioned in the legend.

Gardens

The UK’s historic gardens are a great way to measure changing trends and fashions throughout the centuries.
For Medieval Gardens, the design tended to look very much like a yard or farmstead, though none remain, there are a number of reconstructions that can be seen, like Queen Eleanor’s Garden in Winchester, where you can find scented herbs and plants that originated in the 13th century.

Later trends can be seen in a number of Tudor and Jacobean gardens that can still be found at heritage attractions throughout the UK. One example is at Stourhead in Wiltshire, where you can see a wonderful Palladian Bridge. Moving closer to modern times, a number of heritage properties continue to have Victorian and Georgian style gardens, which are set out like rooms including ‘Kitchen Gardens’ and ‘Arts and Crafts Gardens’. The differences in design and landscaping make heritage gardens the perfect location for amateur and professional gardeners alike.

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Capesthorne Hall

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Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JY

Telephone
01625 861221

info@capesthorne.com

Macclesfield

Sculptures, paintings, furniture and family monuments. A Georgian chapel, tearooms, gardens, lakes, nature walks and a touring caravan park.

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Painshill

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Painshill Park Trust, Painshill, Cobham, Surrey, KT11 1JE

Telephone
01932 868113

info@painshill.co.uk

Cobham

Painshill is an award-winning 18th century landscape garden where you are invited to walk around a work of art. Winding paths will take you on a journey to discover a living canvas with beautiful vistas and dramatically placed garden buildings.…

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Abercamlais House

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Abercamlais, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8EY

Telephone
07789930064

info@abercamlais.co.uk

Brecon

Abercamlais is a splendid Grade 1 listed mansion set in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. Come and explore the beautiful walled garden and the unique suspension bridge in the historic grounds.
No photography in house. Guided Tours: Obligatory.…

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Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

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Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY

Telephone
01765 608888

fountainsenquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk

Ripon

Veiled in a secluded valley, this World Heritage Site promises to surprise and captivate with its vast Cistercian abbey ruins, Georgian water garden, a medieval deer park, Elizabethan Hall and Gothic church.

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Cadhay

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Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX11 1QT

Telephone
01404 813511

Rupert.th@googlemail.com

Devon

Cadhay is approached by an avenue of lime-trees, and stands in an extensive garden, with herbaceous borders and yew hedges, with excellent views over the original medieval fish ponds.

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Penshurst Place and Gardens

Address

Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8DG

Telephone
01892 870307

enquiries@penshurstplace.com

Tonbridge

Set in the rural Weald of Kent surrounded by picturesque countryside and ancient parkland. Penshurst Place and Gardens has changed little over the centuries. This medieval masterpiece has been the seat of the Sidney family since 1552.

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Wakefield Lodge

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Wakefield Lodge Estate, Potterspury, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 7QX

Telephone
01327 811218

Towcester

The most striking feature of Wakefield Walk was the large expanse of Wakefield Lawn.

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The Manor, Hemingford Grey

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High Street, Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BN

Telephone
01480 463134

diana_boston@hotmail.com

Huntingdon

Hemingford Manor, built circa 1130 and one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in England, was the home of the author Lucy Boston from 1939 until her death in 1990.

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Hatfield House

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Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL9 5HX

Telephone
01707 287010

visitors@hatfield-house.co.uk

Hatfield

Splendid Jacobean House and Garden in a spectacular countryside setting. Childhood home of Elizabeth I.

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Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens

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Ballindalloch Castle & Gardens, Ballindalloch, Banffshire, AB37 9AX

Telephone
01807 500205

tourism@ballindallochcastle.co.uk

Ballindalloch

Ballindalloch Castle is first and foremost the much loved family home of the Macpherson- Grants. It is one of the very few privately owned castles to have been lived in continuously by its original family.

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Hodnet Hall Gardens

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Hodnet, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3NN

Telephone
01630 685786

secretary@heber-percy.freeserve.co.uk

Market Drayton

It was predicted in 1958 that Hodnet "would one day take its place among the major gardens of Britain." Now the glorious fulfillment of that prophecy is simply waiting for you to enjoy.

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Wilton House

Address

Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0BJ

Telephone
01722 746728

tourism@wiltonhouse.com

Salisbury

Whether you come to stroll in the grounds, watch your children let off steam in the adventure playground, or enjoy the art collection in the House, come and enjoy Wilton House.

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