The old English folk tune called ‘Country Gardens’, later known as ‘English Country Garden’, dates back to around 1728. It’s a celebration of the marvellous green spaces that are peppered across the country, listing daffodils, roses, snowdrops, forget-me-nots and tall hollyhocks, among others. In many respects, it encapsulates England’s love affair with gardens extremely well and you might even find yourself humming the tune as you venture around one of these splendid landscapes today.
Country gardens make a brilliant place to stop and unwind while you’re away on tour, so to help you find one near you, we’ve got a round-up of some of our favourites – plus a top campsite to stay at!
1 Chelsea Flower Show
Royal Hospital Chelsea, London
Held annually since 1913, the Chelsea Flower Show, organised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), is a showcase for great garden design. It’s a way to see emerging trends from around the world, check out new plants and be introduced to fresh gardening techniques.
