Tresco Abbey Gardens and Other Beautiful English Gardens

“The love of gardening is a seed that once sown never dies but grows to the enduring happiness that the love of gardening gives.”

In her nearly 1,000 articles written for London-based magazine Country Life and William Robinson’s The Garden, celebrated British horticulturist Gertrude Jekyll often detailed the joy gardens can bring to one’s life. With sweeping scenes of gardens overflowing with lush flowers and plants, it’s clear that most of England joined in her sentiment and appreciation for the natural world.

Across the country, historic castles, mansions, and farmhouses stand in the background of rainbow flower borders, manicured topiary displays, and fragrant herb gardens. Their centuries-old lessons and mastery have cultivated some of the utmost captivating outdoors spaces in the world.

Now sit back and get ready to be transported to 11 of the most beautiful gardens in all of England.