Flowers are often a winning gift for the lady in your life, but if you’re looking for gift ideas for two of you to enjoy together then why not treat her to a trip to see some of the most spectacular floral displays in the country?
Britain boasts some of the most elegant gardens and parks in the world, offering a perfect opportunity for a romantic day trip, especially when combined with a tasty picnic, dinner out or a relaxing weekend break.
Here are five of our favourite visitor gardens, perfect for couples to enjoy a loving stroll together:
Harlow Carr Gardens, Harrogate, Yorkshire
One of just a handful of public gardens in Britain run by the Royal Horticultural Society which took the spot over in 2001.
It has something to wow visitors all year round, with a Winter Walk and Winter Garden as well as festive entertainment throughout the colder months, vibrant foliage in Autumn and of course flourishing plants and flowers in Spring and Summer.
The garden blends in beautifully with the dramatic Yorkshire landscape in which it sits, and boasts innovative approaches to gardening techniques which make the most of stone, water and woodland, as well as plenty of colour.
National Botanic Garden of Wales, Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire
The most visited garden in Wales and for good reason.
In a land bursting with natural beauty, this inspiring destination still stands out and has even been voted the country’s most romantic garden.
Thousands of varieties of plants and flowers are beautifully displayed across 560 acres of countryside, while the glasshouse means you can enjoy a Mediterranean climate at any time of year.
The Eden Project, Bodelva, Cornwall
More than just stunning gardens, The Eden Project is one of the most unique visitor attractions in the UK and boasts the biggest greenhouse in the world inside giant domes.
Designed to be as educational as it is impressive, the indoor and outdoor gardens showcase nature at its best and show the role plants and flowers play in maintaining the world’s eco-systems.
Impressive sculptures, a stunning location and a varied calendar of events add to the appeal.
Swinton Park, Ripon, Yorkshire
The quintessential English estate, a luxurious castle mansion sits at the heart of 200 acres of perfectly manicured gardens, parkland and lakes.
Ambitious landscaping programmes and expert gardening have kept the grounds gorgeous since the 17th century and the various nooks and crannies of the extensive gardens help fire the imagine of strolling couples.
Ryton Gardens, Coventry, Warwickshire
A tasty destination for couples in more ways than one.
The sights and aromas of nature float across the 10 acres of crafted gardens, including fields of lavender, wildflower meadows and a cornfield with this enchanting site being one of the country’s foremost pioneers of organic gardening techniques.
As well as exploring the delightful gardens which offer year-round wildlife in abundance, you can also tuck into the natural delights of the award-winning organic restaurant.
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A great selection of gardens! Thank you for having them here. Been to 2 of these and hope to see Swinton next month. The family also enjoy a garden tour so we can take our time and enjoy the sites these masterpiece gardens afford the regular punter.