Historical & Famous Gardens and National Trust Places to Visit

There's something about Famous Gardens that draws just about everyone. Botanical Gardens can be found around the world, but there are plenty of Historical and National Trust gardens right here in our own country. These gardens are cared for by hundreds of employees and thousands of volunteers and well worth a visit if you're looking for an enjoyable way to spend a day.

Biddulph Grange Garden

Located in Staffordshire, this is a lovely Historical garden dating back to Victorian times.

It's designed to take you around the world. Here you'll find Chinese and Egyptian gardens, a Scottish glen and a rhododendron garden.

The various sections feature plants from their featured countries as well as little details like a the red bridge in the Chinese Garden.

There are plenty of things to see and water features keep this famous garden cool and peaceful.

Hidcote Manor Garden

This is another Historical garden dating back to 1907.

It's located in Gloucestershire and was originally planted by Lawrence Johnston.

He created a unique garden that is defined by various rooms, created by hedges that make up the walls.

Each section features different types of plants and you'll find some very rare plant species here, as well as more old fashioned roses and topiaries.

The garden borders are particularly elaborate and create a finished look for the entire place.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

In 1930, Vita Sackville-West, along with Harold Nicolson, took over the ruins of this mansion in Kent and turned it into a beautiful place to visit. The gardens are separated into various sections and have a specific focus in each area.

You'll enjoy the White Garden, a Herb Garden, Rose Garden, and Cottage Garden, among many others, all of which are exquisitely designed.

This is a wonderful place to gain inspiration for your own landscaping endeavours.

Studley Royal Water Garden

These North Yorkshire Famous Gardens date back to the 18th century and is a World Heritage Site. It remains in the same condition as it did back when it was first built and is a green garden, as well as a water garden.

You'll find long sweeping walks with waterfalls, lakes and temples scattered throughout, making this a truly impressive National Trust garden to visit.

There are also ruins throughout, which add extra interest to the site.

Bodnant Garden

This beautiful garden is world renowned and sits above River Conway, with vistas across the water.

In this garden, you'll find formal lawns and Italian Terraces in one area, but the other areas include a forest and a wild garden.

This is truly a mix of tastes and it's not difficult to see why it was chosen as a location, with views of Snowdonia.

These Famous Garden were started back in 1875 and has been perfected over the years.

Stourhead Garden

Located in Wiltshire, Stourhead is an 18th century garden with a huge man-made lake and several lovely temples set around the edges.

Beautiful flowers bloom throughout the year and the fall is a real treat, with blazing colours from maples and assorted other trees .

Of course, all gardens are in full bloom over the summer, which is when it's usually best to see them, but if you've already enjoyed the summer sights, try visiting in the spring or fall.

You might be surprised at what the change in seasons does. It gives a whole new look to some of the more beautiful places on Earth.

There are plenty of Famous Gardens to enjoy throughout the country, but if you run out of National Trust places to visit, consider that there are Botanical Gardens in nearly every country, many of them Historical. You will have no trouble finding new places to visit.