Garden of the Year

Eight of Britain’s best-loved and most glorious gardens are currently in the running to be crowned 2025 Garden of the Year. Explore the shortlist and choose your favourite.

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Hundreds of the most beautiful historic houses, castles, and gardens across Britain offer our members free entry.

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