Hertfordshire Parks & Gardens

Ashridge Estate 

Over 1800 ha of woodlands, commons and downland.

Ringshall, Berkhampstead, HP4 1LT  Tel:01442851227   Email

Benington Lordship

A unique garden full of surprises in one of Hertfordshire's prettiest villages. Historians, plantsmen, gardeners, and country lovers should all enjoy a visit.

Benington  SG2 7BS  Tel:  01438 869668   Email

Hatfield House Gardens

The gardens at Hatfield House date from the early 17th Century when Robert Cecil, Ist Earl of Salisbury, employed John Tradescant the Elder to plant and lay them out around his new home.

Tradescant was sent to Europe where he found and brought back trees, bulbs, plants and fruit trees, which had never previously been grown in England. These beautifully designed gardens included orchards, elaborate fountains, scented plants, water parterres, terraces, herb gardens and a foot maze.

Hatfield, AL9 5NQ  Tel: 01707 287010   Email

Hopleys

The gardens consist of 4 acres of sweeping lawns and island beds, with over 4000 varieties of trees, shrubs, perennials and plants.

High Street, Much Hadham, SG10 6BU  Tel: 01279 842509                           

Knebworth House Gardens & Park

There have been gardens at Knebworth since the 1600's. The present layout dates from Victorian and Edwardian times, with more recent additions and improvements. Features include: Sunken Lawn, Rose Garden, Gold Garden, Pet's Cemetery, Malus Walk and Wildflower Meadow, Maze, The Ponds and Horace Garden, Wilderness,Dino Trail, Wall Border, Walled Garden, Jekyll Herb Garden, Mounds, Brick Garden & Pergola.

Knebworth, SG3 6PY  Tel: 01438 812661  Email

Ware Priory Gardens

In the heart of one of Hertfordshire's most fascinating towns lies Ware Priory. Situated within 7 acres of picturesque riverside gardens, this Grade l listed building is a monument of historical interest, restored to be a unique venue

High Street, Ware, SG12 9AL  Tel: 01920 460316   Email