Gardens and Arboretums to visit in December – You can still have a great day out, with many places dog friendly and wheelchair accessible. Plus, the chance to do Christmas shopping and of course enjoy hot refreshments. We list our favourites including details of wheelchair access, dog friendly or not, cafes and restaurants.
Great British Garden News Blog
Welcome to our Garden News Blog where we feature 'Happenings and Stories' throughout the year.
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An Autumn Stroll around Ramster Gardens, Surrey
Come for an Autumn Stroll around the Japanese influenced gardens at Ramster in Surrey
Autumn Colours in Britain - Where to go!
Find the best places to see Autumn Colours near you! Image Batsford Arboretum
Inspirational Naturalistic Gardens
Is this the most inspirational British Garden created so far this Century?
14 Naturalistic Gardens including Prairie Gardens
Find a Naturalstic or Prairie Garden in Britain. The New Perennial movement emerged in the 1980's which challenged traditional garden design by incorporating perennials and grasses in a way that mimicked natural landscapes.
We feature 14 of the best gardens to see them around the British Isles. Piet Oudolf the Dutch garden designer was one the pioneers of the movement. (Article updated 10 08 2025).
