Thanks to those visionary Victorians, we all have a green space nearby. Here are some of Britain’s most sublime.

New document from charity fights for legal recognition to protect historic landscapes, reports Ian Hodgson

Marian Boswall defends the building of lakes, which bring both beauty and biodiversity

A once-neglected patch of land in Duddingston, Edinburgh has been transformed into a welcoming green space by volunteers. Jock Tamson’s Gairden – named in honour of Duddingston’s Rev John Thomson, ins

From croquet lawns to ancient forest and medieval castles: parks take on many forms, but they all have one thing in common – freedom for all.

The view across William Kent’s unspoilt garden ...