Visits

Opera in the garden - Glyndebourne

Some of the finest gardens in the UK also host some of the best operatic performances. Here’s a selection of note this year

The Yellow Book 2013

With the long Easter weekend just ahead of us, make sure you have this year's National Gardens Scheme Yellow Book to hand - there's a selection of early gardens open for visiting, or spend some time planning your visits for the year ahead. We have a special reader discount offer, too.

 

Autumn colours in Japan

Discover the tranquil beauty and rich autumn colours of Kyoto and its surrounding garden attractions 

Chiswick House Camellia Festival. Design by Marthe Armitage

Chiswick House springs to life this month in the beautifully restored conservatory with the Camellia Festival. There's 33 historic camellias to enjoy from 16 February to 17 March.

Piet Oudolf's garden at Hummelo c. Walter Herfst

Take in some of the best gardens and nurseries in the Netherlands, including a tour of Piet and Anja Oudolf’s private garden

 

Coleton Fishacre c. Carole Drake

Garden designer and historian Penelope Hobhouse chooses 25 of her favourite gardens to visit throughout England.