50 best public gardens in Britain

It's what Sunday afternoons were made for. When the weather's fine, Britain's public parks burst into life with colourful and exotic flora, paths and ponds, teashops, playgrounds and wildlife. There are as many in cities as there are out of town, so enjoy the groomed outdoors wherever you live, says Anna Pavord, The Independent's own gardens expert

Saturday 24 June 2000 00:00 BST
Comments

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.
Best for activities
Bicton Park, Devon
Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham
Gunnersbury Park, London
Osterley Park, Isleworth
Peasholm Park, Scarborough
Queen's Park, Cheshire
Rufford Country Park, Newark
Sefton Park, Liverpool
Staunton Country Park, Havant
Waterlow Park, Highgate, London
Best for childrenBattersea Park, London
Carnfunnock Country Park, Northern IrelandCrystal Palace Park, LondonHillsborough Walled Garden, SheffieldHaigh Hall Gardens, WiganHolland Park, LondonHorniman Gardens & Museum, Forest HillJesmond Dene, nr Newcastle-On-TyneWorden Park, LancashireRoundhay Park, Leeds
Best for plants and flowers
Calderstone Park, Liverpool
Cannizaro Park, Wimbledon
Cefn Onn Park, Cardiff
Clyne Gardens,Swansea
Colzium Estate, Glasgow
Golden Acre Park, Leeds
Heaton Hall, Prestwich, Manchester
Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa
Lister Park, Bradford
Valley Gardens, Harrogate
Best historic interestBirkenhead Park, WirralChiswick House, LondonClumber Park, WorksopEndsleigh, Milton AbbottGreenwich Park, LondonHyde Park, LondonKensington Gardens, LondonThe Leasowes, BirminghamRegent's Park, LondonSt James's Park, London
Best lesser-known
Borough Gardens, Dorset
Carlisle Park, Northumberland
City Centre Gardens, Birmingham
Embankment Gardens, Bedford
The Hill Garden, London
Johnston Gardens, Aberdeen
North Marine Park, South Shields
Morrab Subtropical Garden, Penzance
Postman's Park, City Of London
Riverside Gardens, Derbyshire

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in