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Best Garden Visits in the UK — Our Top 15

56 tours  ·  from $6 a head

Kew, the great estate gardens and a handful of city collections. The 15 below are priced with admission and flag the ones where the glasshouses alone justify the trip.

London: Kew Gardens Admission Ticket - Getting there and entering through Victoria Gate
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London: Kew Gardens Admission Ticket

1.Kew Gardens Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,252 reviews · 1 day · from $32Our pick

Use your one-day ticket to explore 326 acres of Kew Gardens, including the Palm House, Waterlily House, Princess of Wales Conservatory, Arboretum, Kew Palace, three art galleries, The Hive, and the treetop walkway. Free walking tours run at least twice daily when available, while food, drinks, and the Explorer train cost extra.

“A beautiful place and arrived via a river cruise. Was a very hot day and little shade on the site so was quite overwhelming. Definitely would be better to do on a cool day. The high walk was excellent. Food overpriced.”

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Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket - Getting Through the Entrance and Finding Your Route
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Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket

2.Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,055 reviews · from $30

Walk at your own pace through London’s 326-acre Royal Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Palm House, Temperate House, Queen’s Garden, rare plants, and the Rhizotron and Xstrata Treetop Walkway. You can also join a free guided walk, ride the tram, or stop at a café.

“We love the treetop view and just the natural beauty that surrounded us as we toured the gardens. It was like getting a hug from nature!”

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The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea - Kensington Gardens, the Italian Gardens, and the Round Pond
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The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

3.The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 934 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Meet your guide at Queensway Station for a two-hour walk through Kensington Gardens, passing the Italian Gardens and Round Pond while hearing royal stories and park history. Finish with afternoon tea at the Orangery, including sandwiches, scones, clotted cream, jam, cakes, and hot tea. Guides may include Doug, Paul, Paddy, Barbara, or Simon. Palace entry costs extra unless selected.

“On a rainy day in February, it was a lovely, relaxing, and educational experience. I learned a lot from my guide Barbara. She was very knowledgeable and even provided information to help make the rest of my trip easier. Barbara was an excellent tour guide and I enjoyed my time with her. The orangey was a beautiful tea room and the server was very attentive. The vanilla chai tea was perfect on a rainy day.”

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London: Kensington Palace Gardens Tour with Royal High Tea - Meeting at Queensway Station
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London: Kensington Palace Gardens Tour with Royal High Tea

4.Kensington Palace Gardens Tour with Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 325 reviews · from $160

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Queensway Station for a one-hour walk through Kensington Palace Gardens. Hear stories about Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Princess Diana, and other royals before afternoon tea in the Orangery, with sandwiches, scones, cakes, and tea. Palace entry and sparkling wine depend on the option you choose.

“Cost of the tour was a bit high but overall the guide, Dave (I believe) was very informative and a nice person.”

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London: Sky Garden Early Access with Pastry and Hot Drink - Looking across London from Sky Garden
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London: Sky Garden Early Access with Pastry and Hot Drink

5.Sky Garden Early Access with Pastry and Hot Drink

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 242 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Visit Sky Garden early, before the main daytime crowds arrive. You will ride up the Walkie-Talkie building, stroll through its indoor gardens, enjoy one pastry and hot drink, and see the Shard, Tower Bridge, and Tower of London from above. A multilingual audio guide app lets you continue sightseeing around London afterward.

“Very nice morning experience at Sky Garden. Early access gives you a better feel about Sky Garden with less visitors around and a nice small breakfast snack. Definitely recommended”

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The Alnwick Garden: Entry Ticket - The cherry orchard and 326 TaiHaku trees
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The Alnwick Garden: Entry Ticket

6.The Alnwick Garden: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 241 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Spend a full day at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland, with formal gardens, 326 TaiHaku cherry trees, a bamboo maze and the 120-jet Grand Cascade. Add the guided Poison Garden tour for £1.10 per person, and book ahead if you want lunch in the world’s largest wooden treehouse restaurant. Family tickets offer strong value.

“Easy to book and the Poison Garden was on my bucket list. Alnwick Gardens are beautiful”

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Birmingham: Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket - Starting with the house: Edwardian rooms and family life
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Birmingham: Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket

7.Birmingham: Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 199 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Spend a day at Winterbourne House and Garden, a short distance from Birmingham city center. Walk through seven acres of botanical gardens, see more than 6,000 plant species, and explore Edwardian rooms filled with original furnishings. Allow at least half a day, especially if you want time for the tearoom, greenhouses, bookshop, and nearby water.

“I liked the house and garden.They all had things to look and learn about.It was interesting to learn the history of Winterbourne.I never knew anything about it.”

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Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket - The restored walled garden and crinkle-crankle wall
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Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket

8.Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $14

Visit Winterbourne House and Garden with a mobile admission ticket in English. Explore an Edwardian Arts and Crafts villa, the restored walled garden, rock garden, woodland walk, and plant collections from around the world. No guide is specified, so you can set your own pace. Allow one to four hours, depending on how closely you explore.

“It was a quiet, peaceful, and relaxing experience. The scenery was beautiful and fresh, I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who likes gardens or just wants to go somewhere to relax. It was worth the 45-minute walk from my hotel and worth the price.”

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York: Castle Howard House and Gardens - Self-Guided - Getting to Castle Howard from York
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York: Castle Howard House and Gardens – Self-Guided

9.York: Castle Howard House and Gardens – Self-Guided

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Spend a full day exploring Castle Howard at your own pace. Tour the house with multilingual audio commentary, chat with room guides, walk the walled garden and woodland paths, then use the Kelly Car to reach Skelf Island. Boat rides, meals, parking, and drinks cost extra.

“Amazing historical , we visited from York the bus service was just £2 each way to Castle Howard. Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable. The house and grounds are breathtaking.”

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VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience - Walking through Kensington Gardens and the Sunken Garden
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VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience

10.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

Meet your guide near Hyde Park, hear stories of Diana, Queen Victoria, and the modern royal family, and stroll through Kensington Gardens to the Orangery. Choose the palace upgrade for timed entry, State Apartments, exhibits, and an audio tour. Finish with sandwiches, cakes, pastries, scones, and a choice of English teas.

“Our guide, Mike, was informative and very professional. We enjoyed talking with the group over tea; it was a fantastic experience.”

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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden Entry Ticket - Following Elizabeth I through the garden
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Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden Entry Ticket

11.Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Use your ticket to explore Kenilworth Castle and its Elizabethan garden at your own pace. See the marble fountain, Tudor stables, ornate aviary, mighty keep, Elizabeth I exhibition, and Oak Room fireplace. Plan about two hours, or longer if you want the cream tea, family displays, and castle views.

“One of the best sites I have visited run by English Heritage All the staff were extremely helpful and knowladgeable”

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RHS Garden Wisley Entry Ticket - The greenhouse collections deserve your best attention
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RHS Garden Wisley Entry Ticket

12.RHS Garden Wisley Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $19

Spend 2 to 6 hours at RHS Garden Wisley, one of Britain’s best-loved gardens. Explore major plant collections, including greenhouse displays, enjoy flexible all-day entry, browse the gift shop, and add a shuttle bus or guide book if available. Bring a picnic to keep costs down.

“Give yourself plenty of time! Bring packed lunch/picnic to save cost as cafe pricey. Parking plentiful.”

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Kensington Palace VIP Garden Tour with Royal High Tea - Peter Pan, Physical Energy, and the art of the park
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Kensington Palace VIP Garden Tour with Royal High Tea

13.Kensington Palace VIP Garden Tour with Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $187

Join a small group of up to 15 for a guided walk from Queensway through Kensington Gardens, past the Italian Gardens, Peter Pan statue, Round Pond, and Diana statue. Finish with afternoon tea at the Orangery, including sandwiches, scones, cakes, tea, and an added luxury drink. Palace entry depends on the option booked.

“Paul met my coworker and I exactly at the prescribed place and time. He was exceeding knowledgeable and just threw in just a bit of lovely comedic relief on an extremely rainy and windy walk through the gardens as to make us enjoy it immensely. He even offered me his umbrella when mine broke in the wind - what a gentleman! The pond with the swans and the statue of Princess Diana were some of our favorite parts, along with all of the history we learned. When we got to the Orangery, he made sure we were warm and settled at one of the best tables. Tea there was perfect.…”

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London: VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal High Tea - Kensington Palace, from royal residence to public rooms
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London: VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal High Tea

14.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 59 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $155

Meet your English-speaking guide at Hilton Hyde Park, walk through Kensington Gardens, view the Sunken Garden and Princess Diana’s statue, then enjoy sandwiches, cakes, and a choice of up to 10 teas at the Orangery. Upgrade for timed entry to Kensington Palace and its State Apartments.

“Tea at the Orangery was fabulous. Loved the tour. Our guide was very helpful.”

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Skip-the-Line: Botanic Garden Entry Ticket - The outdoor collections across 27 acres
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Skip-the-Line: Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

15.Skip-the-Line: Botanic Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $6Best value

Pre-book entry to Dundee Botanic Garden and spend about two hours exploring 27 acres of temperate plants, themed plantings, glasshouses, play areas, and quiet paths. This is a self-guided visit, not a tour with a named guide. You can arrive at a suitable time during opening hours, use a mobile ticket, and explore at your own pace.

“Beautiful gardens with a great range of trees and plants. Some interesting and quirky areas to explore.”

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