Ascot guide
Parks and gardens in Berkshire
From noble estates with magnificent parks to botanical gardens filled with rare plants, discover the best green spaces in the Berkshire county with our curated guide.
Wisley Lane, Woking, GU23 6QB
RHS Garden Wisley
Owned by the Royal Horticultural Society, this garden is one of the most captivating in the English countryside. It’s home to an incredible plant collection, with several areas to explore including alpine meadows, model gardens, woodlands, green houses filled with tropical plants, and much more.
Portsmouth Road, Esher, KT10 9JG
Claremont Landscape Garden
A serene oasis in Surrey, Claremont Landscape Garden combines history with natural beauty. The 18th century garden, which was once part of a renowned estate, features a grassy amphitheatre, landscaped lawns, a lake and the historic Belvedere Tower – climb to the top for the unbelievable views stretching as far as Windsor Castle, with the cityscape of London on the horizon.
London, TW10 5HS
Richmond Park
Richmond Park is more than your average city park. The 2,360-acre National Nature Reserve is the largest Royal Park in London. It’s full of sports opportunities, such as cycling, horse riding and fishing, but it’s best known for its wildlife, in particular its resident herd of red and fallow deer.
Wick Lane, Englefield Green, TW20 0UU
The Savill Garden
An ornamental garden on the cusp of Windsor Great Park, The Savill Garden is a 35-acre area that features a series of beautiful interconnecting gardens, each of which offers its own theme. From the Spring Wood and the Summer Gardens, to the New Zealand Garden and The Glades, there’s plenty to discover.
Waltham Place, Church Hill, White Waltham, SL6 3JH
Waltham Place
The Berkshire manor of Waltham Place is home to more than just a beautiful house; it also has a wonderful garden that’s considered a local secret. Open to visitors during the warmer months of the year, this spectacular outdoor space features rich woodlands, a lake and several ornamental gardens.
Lower Basildon, Reading, RG8 9NR
Basildon Park
Created in the 1800s and restored in the 1950s, Basildon Park is a national treasure. The garden, which borders a stately Georgian manor, is as stunning as the house it accompanies. A highlight among the 400-acres of parkland is the Rose Garden, which is full of historic species of roses and peonies. Visit while the flowers are blooming in spring and summer.
Englefield, Reading, RG7 5EN
Englefield Gardens
Dating back over 400 years, the estate surrounding Englefield House is one of the oldest stately gardens in the area. While it has been upgraded with stone staircases, fountains and themed gardens, much of the original planting remains. Stroll through the landscaped grounds and treat your senses to the scent of fragrant flowers such as rhododendron, azalea, camellia and magnolia.
Thackham’s Lane, near Hartley Wintney, RG27 8JB
West Green House Gardens
West Green House Garden features an intriguing series of gardens surrounding a pretty manor. Among the distinctive spaces is a beautiful fountain, a magnificent walled garden covered in wisteria, an apple tree orchard, a water garden and the Garden of Five Bridges – a name that speaks for itself.