Gardens to Visit in Gloucestershire | Arboretums in Gloucestershire

What could be more pleasant than spending an afternoon in a quintessential English garden? Gloucestershire has many gardens open to the public, from large country houses, to National Trust properties and privately owned gardens. It is a great way to discover the villages of Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds that you may not otherwise have cause to visit and enjoy the wonderful scenery along the way. Many smaller gardens open their gates for charity under the National Gardens Scheme and the British Red Cross Open Gardens (see our What's On Guide to find these). We are also fortunate in having two marvellous arboretums, including Westonbirt, the National Arboretum.

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Highnam Court Gardens - Gloucestershire Gardens & Aboretums

Gloucestershire Places to Visit Gardens & Aboretums - Highnam Court Gardens

Highnam Court was built in 1658 after the original house was seriously damaged in the Civil War. The accomplished artist, musician and art collecter Thomas Gambier Parry bought the estate in 1838 and designed the garden. When completed it rivalled any in the country. (He was also responsible for the magnificent frescoes in Highnam Church.) The gardens were sadly neglected after the turn of the last century, but since 1994 they have been restored to their former glory.