11 great gardens to see tulips in all their glory

Tulip season is in full swing, with everything from dainty types to elegant lily-flowered varieties and frilly parrot show-offs on display.

So, put your sunglasses on and find some inspiration in these gardens, where tulips are the showstoppers…

1. Arundel Castle, West Sussex

Held every April, the castle’s tulip festival is reputed to be one of the top tulip displays in Europe, set against the dramatic backdrop of the castle gardens.

This year’s event features more than 100,000 tulips of all shapes, colours and sizes and showcases more than 120 different named tulips planted by award-winning head gardener Martin Duncan and his team. There’s an array of captivating varieties, including