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Coastal Gardens near me

Dotted around the British Isles are some beautiful coastal gardens, which lead down to the sea, or which overlook the sea. We have a selection of the best here ranging from St Michael's Mount on the south Cornwall Coast to Inverewe on the west coast of Scotland which benefits from the Gulf stream drift.
If you have a garden near the sea and want some planting ideas this is the page you need to see.

Achamore Gardens

Achamore Gardens, Isle of Gigha

Argyll and Bute, Achamore Gardens are set on the Isle of Gigha, and is short ferry ride from the mainland.

An Cala Gardens

An Cala Gardens, Isle of Seil

Argyll, These beautiful gardens at An Cala were created in the 1930's and situated on the West Coast of Scotland.

Beautiful Gardens in Cornwall

Antony Woodland Garden, a beautiful garden in Cornwall

Cornwall, Antony Woodland Gardens is a beautiful Spring Garden in Cornwall with a National Collection of Camellia Japonica

Ardchattan Priory - a lovely garden near Oban

Historic Houses

Ardchattan Priory Garden, Oban

Argyll, Ardchattan Priory Garden was first the home to Valliscaulian monks in the 13th century it has evolved over the years and now boasts fine herbaceous borders as well as a rockery and shrub borders.

Arduaine Garden

National Trust Scotland

Arduaine Garden, near Oban

Argyll, Arduaine Garden is famous for its collection of Rhododendrons, magnolias and azaleas established over the last century. Splendid coastal views.

Armadale Castle Gardens

Armadale Castle, Garden and Museum, Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye, An open garden on the Isle of Skye with 40 acres of exotic trees, shrubs and flowers with sea and mountain views

The Ascog Fernery is partially set underground

Ascog Hall Fernery Garden, Isle of Bute

Isle of Bute, Ascog Hall, with it's award-winning Victorian fernery and enchanting garden, can be found on the beautiful island of Bute in the Clyde estuary.

Caerhays Castle Garden

RHS Partner Garden

Caerhays Castle Gardens, near Truro

Cornwall, One of the finest places to see rhododendrons, magnolias, camellias. Castle open. A great visit.

Castle Kennedy Garden near Stranraer

RHS Partner Garden

Castle Kennedy and Gardens, near Stranraer

Wigtownshire, Do not miss this great garden at Castle Kennedy . Certainly a must visit.

Beautiful Gardens Coleton Fishacre

Coleton Fishacre House and Garden, near Dartmouth

Devon, Coleton Fishacre is a beautiful 24 acre garden created by Rupert and Lady Dorothy D'Olyly Carte in the 1920s.

Compton Acres Garden

RHS Partner Garden

Compton Acres Gardens, near Poole

Dorset, Compton Acres has 10 acres of gardens with lovely views over Poole Harbour and the distant Purbeck Hills.

Culross Palace and Garden

National Trust Scotland

Culross Palace and Garden

Fife, Culross Palace is not really a palace but an amazing merchants house dating from the late 16th century with a historic hillside garden. PALACE OPEN

Culzean Castle

National Trust Scotland

Culzean Castle and Gardens

Ayrshire, Culzean Castle is set amongst 600 acres of beautiful countryside with woodland walks, colourful terraced gardens, charming follies and inviting sandy bay. CASTLE OPEN.

The historic castle at Dunvegan and its gardens are situated on the Isle of Skye

Scotland’s RHS Partner Garden Winner 2022

Dunvegan Castle Garden, Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye, Dunvegan Castle and Gardens on the Isle Skye are not to be missed. CASTLE open to visitors.

Glendurgan Garden a National Trust Garden in Cornwall

Glendurgan Garden, near Falmouth

Cornwall, Glendurgan Garden - Lovely in early summer and with maze for children.

Inverewe Gardens

National Trust Scotland

Inverewe Garden

Ross-shire, Inverewe Garden has a wonderful array of foreign plants which are well suited to the Gulf Stream.

Lamorran House Garden

Lamorran House - a beautiful garden to visit in St Mawes

Cornwall, Lamorran House Garden is set on a hillside with exotic plants in St Mawes.

Mount Edgcumbe House and Garden

Mount Edgcumbe Park, House and Gardens, Torpoint

Cornwall, Part of a Country Park with lovely informal grounds.

Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute

RHS Partner Garden

Mount Stuart and Gardens, Isle of Bute

Isle of Bute, Mount Stuart House and Gardens is a great place to visit for all the family. There are three hundred acres of wilderness, woodland, gardens. HOUSE OPEN

Osborne House Gardens

English Heritage

Osborne House Gardens

Isle of Wight, Osborne House and Gardens once the retreat of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert

Overbecks Garden National Trust

Overbecks Garden, National Trust, Devon

Devon, Overbecks Gardens are well worth seeing.

Penrhyn Castle Gardens, a National Trust property in Wales

Penrhyn Castle Gardens, near Bangor

Gwynedd, The gardens of the neo- Norman Penrhyn Castle are set amongst the backdrop of the Menai Strait and Snowdonia. There is much to see in all seasons from the snowdrops, daffodils and bluebells to the more formal gardens. HOUSE OPEN

Plas Newydd Garden

Plas Newydd Garden, Anglesey

Anglesey, This garden at Plas Newydd was based on a Henry Repton design and is situated above the Menai Straits with lovely views of Snowdonia. THE HOUSE IS ALSO OPEN

Portmeirion and Gardens

Portmeirion and Gardens, beautiful Italianate village in Wales

Gwynedd, Portmeirion is home to a 70 acre sub-tropical forest with 20 miles of paths, hidden lakes, temples and breath-taking views. Rhododendrons and Azaleas are one of the main attractions with the peak in May.

St Just in Roseland Churchyard

St Just in Roseland Churchyard

Cornwall, One of the prettiest churchyards in Britain with spring flowers, rhododendrons and camellias.

St. Michaels Mount Garden

St. Michaels Mount Garden

Cornwall, St Michaels Mount has superb subtropical gardens and you can also visit the castle.

Trebah Gardens in Cornwall

Trebah Gardens, near Falmouth

Cornwall, Trebah Gardens, near Falmouth are one of our favourites in Cornwall

Trelissick Gardens

Trelissick Gardens, Truro

Cornwall, Lovely in Spring with informal walks, and great views.

Walmer Castle Garden

English Heritage

Walmer Castle and Garden, near Deal

Kent, Walmer Castle the Royal residence of the Lords Warden of the Cinque Ports is set on the Kent Coast overlooking the sea.