ARLEY HALL AND GARDENS, near Great Budworth, Northwich, Cheshire. Herbaceous borders, topiary, rhododendrons and roses; walled, scented herb and woodland gardens. Phone 01565 777353 or 01565 777284.
BRIDGEMERE GARDENS, Bridgemere, Nantwich, Cheshire. A Victorian garden with access for the disabled and refreshments. Open daily. Phone 01270 521100.
HARDWICK HALL, Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire. A garden with mixed borders, roses and herbs set in walled courtyards and a restaurant and shop. Open Wednesday to Sunday. Phone 01246 850430.
HARLOW CARR BOTANICAL GARDENS, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. A 68-acre garden featuring ornamental gardens, streamside, woodland arboretum, trial grounds and national collections. Open all year. Phone 01423 565418.
LIVERPOOL UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDENS, Ness, Neston, South Wirral. An array of rhododendrons, azaleas, sorbus and primulas in rock, heather, rose and water gardens. Open all year. Phone 0151 353 0123.
STUDLEY ROYAL, Ripon, North Yorks. An 18th century landscape water garden with temples and statuary and the ruins of the 12th century Fountains Abbey. Open daily. Phone 01765 608888.
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