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As the only complete surviving garden from the fanciful rococo period, Painswick Rococo Garden, Glos, exudes the spirit of the era with plenty of quirky features. Explore its follies, valleys and wood

Pick up some top tips and immerse yourself in beauty by paying a visit to gardens across the UK this summer. Here are a few suggestions from AG ’s Sue Bradley

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When summer beckons, it is answered by a chorus of glorious roses that fill an enchanting Isle of Wight garden, created from scratch by Derek and Louise Ness

WHAT Bletchley Park WHERE Bletchley, Milton Keynes WHEN Open daily 9:30am-5pm PRICE Adult admission £25.50 when booked online in advance WEBSITE bletchleypark.org.uk A place of significant historical

Glorious gardens across Yorkshire are ready to welcome green-fingered enthusiasts as the ever popular National Garden Scheme returns for 2025. Gardens, big and small, are just waiting to be explored. So, take advantage of green therapy and relax in heavenly floral surroundings. Here’s a taste of some of the gardens involved