National Trust Photo Library

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:00:57Z

A close up of a passion flower 'passiflora caerulea' growing in the garden at Sissinghurst in July.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:01:15Z

A close up of a iris 'firecracker' flower, growing in the garden at Sissinghurst.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:01:44Z

A close up of frost on euphorbia nicaeensis in the garden at Sissinghurst, taken in January.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:02:00Z

A close up view of a turquoise Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii. This architectural perennial is perfect for adding a touch of drama to any border. Bluish-green foliage looks fresh all year round.

Stowe Landscape Gardens

2006-12-07T17:02:45Z

The Temple of Ancient Virtue at Stowe on a grass mount, devised as a cenotaph to Socrates, Epaminondas, Lygurgus, and Homerus. The circular building was completed in 1737, designed by Kent.

The Courts, Holt

2006-12-07T17:03:04Z

The Yew Walk at The Courts Holt, showing the cone shaped yews on one side and plantings on the other, including Red hot pokers or Kniphofia.

Nymans Garden

2006-12-07T17:03:42Z

Catmint (Nepeta)" Six Hill Giant" and arched roses in Nymans, creating a striking effect of colour harmony.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:04:07Z

A view in the Cottage Garden at Sissinghurst Castle Garden looking at a large copper container of red tulips, with the wooden door of the South Cottage in background. Taken in March.

Fountains Abbey/Studley Royal

2006-12-07T17:04:42Z

Late Autumn colours reflected in water at Studley Royal. A statue of Neptune is in the centre of Moon Pond, in this view from the temple of Piety.

Fountains Abbey/Studley Royal

2006-12-07T17:04:59Z

Distant surprise view of Fountains Abbey from Anne Boleyn's seat in Studley Royal Water Garden. Strong autumnal colours in the trees in the foreground.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:05:35Z

The Gazebo or Summerhouse at Sissinghurst seen from across the moat, framed by trees reflected in the moat, and with daffodils growing on the bank.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:05:52Z

Apple trees in blossom with daffodils, narcissi and fritillaria, in the grass beneath them, in the Orchard at Sissinghurst, in March. Stone statue in the background.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:06:27Z

Close view of pink and yellow tulips at Sissinghurst in March. The garden was a creation of Vita Sackville-West and of her husband Harold Nicholson in the 1930's.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:06:44Z

Close view of pink and white fritillaria meleagris (snakeshead) with daffodils and muscari in the background, at Sissinghurst in March.

Tyntesfield

2006-12-07T17:07:19Z

The West Front of Tyntesfield, the Victorian Gothic Revival house designed by John Norton between 1863 and 1866 in tinted Bath Stone showing the driveway and clipped holly trees.

Hidcote Manor Garden

2006-12-07T17:07:37Z

Very close view of the centre of a Hemerocallis fulva, liliaceae, Day lily at Hidcote Manor Garden. This clearly shows the apricot tinged stripes on the red petals.

Tatton Park

2006-12-07T17:08:13Z

The Japanese Garden at Tatton Park, with the 'flying goose' bridge running through the middle with the tea house in the trees to the right and a lantern to the left of the bridge.

Emmetts Garden

2006-12-07T17:08:32Z

Close up detail of snow hanging of a tree at Emmetts Garden, with evergreen pine needles just peeking through below. The setting sun can be glimpsed through them.

Sheffield Park Garden

2006-12-07T17:09:13Z

View across the Middle Lake at Sheffield Park garden. The plants and trees along the waters edge are of various different species and show various autumn colours.

Hidcote Manor Garden

2006-12-07T17:09:34Z

View of the Pillar Garden at Hidcote Manor, with Paeonia, peony and Aquilegia, Columbine in the foreground. Yew topiary can be seen in the background.

Peckover House, Wisbech

2006-12-07T17:10:34Z

Close view of hybrid Tea rose, variety "Savoy Hotel",in full bloom in the garden at Peckover House. Double high centred, with light pink petals amd medium pink reverse.

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2006-12-07T17:10:53Z

Mottisfont Abbey

2006-12-07T17:11:32Z

Close-up of flowers of Echinops (Globe Thistle) "Taplow Blue", in July, in the Walled Garden at Mottisfont Abbey.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:11:51Z

A close up of a Papaver 'Patty's Plum' at Sissinghurst Castle Garden. The garden was designed by Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicolson in the 1930's.

Hidcote Manor Garden

2006-12-07T17:12:31Z

View from the Old Garden showing flowering dahlias behind the gate in the foreground at Hidcote Manor and the view up the steps to the Red Border with pillars, clipped hedges and pavilion roofs.

Wakehurst Place

2006-12-07T17:12:50Z

A small waterfall in the Japanese Garden in Wakehurst Place, surrounded by the lush vegetation of May.

Stourhead

2006-12-07T17:13:27Z

The light golden leaves of a Liriodendron tulipifera (tulip tree) on an island in the lake at Stourhead. The 18th century Pantheon on the far lakeside is framed by autumn tinted trees.

Sheffield Park Garden

2006-12-07T17:13:45Z

An almost perfect reflection of Autumn colour in the Middle Lake at Sheffield Park from pale pampas grass, and deep green rhododendrons to gold, orange and red acers.

Sheffield Park Garden

2006-12-07T17:14:29Z

A wooden bench is set near an Acer palmatum by the Upper Womans Way Pond at Sheffield Park. Sunlight shows the bright red and gold foliage, with trees in dark shade across the pond.

Hill Top, Sawrey

2006-12-07T17:14:48Z

A close up of sea holly, which thrives in the damp cool weather of the Lake District and is therefore often seen in many of the local gardens.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:15:26Z

Rosa 'De Ruiters Herald' a classic side profile shot of this red rose, with two green leaves on the stem of the flower below.

Polesden Lacey

2006-12-07T17:15:43Z

The Lavender Garden at Polesden Lacey, showing at least five beds of various types of Lavender. A wall separates it from the rest of the garden, which has a viewing hole.

Ightham Mote

2006-12-07T17:16:21Z

A view across the garden at Ightham Mote toward the half- timbered Elizabethan cottages. Originally built of wood and plaster, the ground floor was rebuilt in stone & brick.

Ightham Mote

2006-12-07T17:16:39Z

A corner of the north front of Ightham Mote. This part of the house was built about 1480 by the Haut family. An 18th century Venetian window was put in to light the Drawing Room.

Anglesey Abbey

2006-12-07T17:17:14Z

Delphinium (Ranunculaceae) 'Blue Lagoon' in the gardens of Anglesey Abbey, with deep royal blue flowers.

Cliveden

2006-12-07T17:17:33Z

View of catmint beds in the garden of Cliveden with house in background.

Clandon Park

2006-12-07T17:18:26Z

The Dutch Garden at Clandon Park in winter, with light snow under frost. Bare trees bordering the garden are etched against a clear sky.

Hidcote Manor Garden

2006-12-07T17:18:53Z

The White Garden in Hidcote Manor Garden has white phlox and Artemisia absinthium, common wormwood, of which Lambrook Silver here is a selected silvery form, white roses & white acanthus.

Scotney Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:19:30Z

A view of Scotney Castle, taken on a frosty bright clear day. The blue sky and the ruined castle is reflected in the moat.

Basildon Park

2006-12-07T17:19:48Z

Close view of the flower of Verbena bonariensis in the garden at Basildon Park

Polesden Lacey

2006-12-07T17:20:27Z

The pergola rose walk in walled garden

Hatchlands

2006-12-07T17:20:45Z

Bluebell woods in the park at Hatchlands in spring.

Westbury Court Garden

2006-12-07T17:21:17Z

The Parterre at Westbury Court Garden, Gloucestershire, UK with geometric box hedging. This is a Dutch Parterre in the "cut" style with dwarf box and topiary pyramids and balls.

Prior Park Landscape Garden

2006-12-07T17:21:29Z

The Palladian Bridge at Prior Park Landscape Garden under snow. The lower grounds were designed by Alexander Pope and later altered by Capability Brown.

Hidcote Manor Garden

2006-12-07T17:21:57Z

Close view of a Peony flower head in the garden at Hidcote Manor Garden, Gloucestershire.

Sissinghurst Castle Garden

2006-12-07T17:22:07Z

The Elizabethan prospect tower at Sissinghurst Castle Garden, the sanctum of Vita Sackville-West where she wrote novels and articles on gardening.

Polesden Lacey

2006-12-07T17:22:31Z

The Sunken Garden at Polesden Lacey, Surrey, with Acer griseum trees in autumn colours and long shadows created by the low sunlight.

Polesden Lacey

2006-12-07T17:22:44Z

Delphiniums and lavender in the Walled Garden at Polesden Lacey, Surrey in June

Polesden Lacey

2006-12-07T17:37:10Z

Beds of lavender in the walled garden at Polesden Lacey, Surrey with delphiniums in the border wnd shite roses trailing over a pergola.

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2006-12-08T09:44:44Z

Close view of Iris ensata syn. I.kaempferi, Japanese Flag. This is a rhizomatous, beardless Japanese iris with deep purple flowers with a yellow blaze on the fall, which flowers in early to mid-summer and prefers partial shade, thriving in water or bog gardens.

Winkworth Arboretum

2006-12-08T09:44:57Z

Brightly coloured leaves of Acer palmatum at Winkworth Arboretum, Surrey, in October.

Croome Park

2006-12-08T09:45:40Z

Capability Brown's first complete landscape park with lakeside gardens, shrubberies and open parkland.

Hinton Ampner

2006-12-08T09:45:56Z

A view of the elegant lady tulips, with the topiary hedges behind and Hinton Ampner house in the background.

Hinton Ampner

2006-12-08T09:46:32Z

A close up of a Gypsy Boy - Bourbon Rose also known as Zigeunerknabe at Hinton Ampner garden,

Lanhydrock

2006-12-08T09:46:45Z

Beautiful copper beech trees at Lanhydrock, Bodmin, Cornwall with the parterre in the foreground.

Lanhydrock

2006-12-08T09:47:21Z

View of the late C19th Lanhydrock, at Bodmin, Cornwall, from the Higher Garden on a summer evening.

Lanhydrock

2006-12-08T09:47:32Z

View of the late C19th Lanhydrock, at Bodmin, Cornwall, from the Higher Garden on a summer evening, with the church of St Hydrock to the left.

Ightham Mote

2006-12-08T09:47:56Z

A view over the garden to the Elizabethan Cottages at Ightham Mote, a C14th moated manor house in Kent, under a dusting of snow.

Sheffield Park

2006-12-08T09:48:08Z

Close view of a Snake's Head Fritillary, Fritillaria meleagris, at Sheffield Park, East Sussex

Sheffield Park

2006-12-08T09:48:27Z

The delicate, drooping head of a Dog Tooth violet, Erythronium pagoda, at Sheffield Park, East Sussex. The yellow flowers have reflexed petals.

Little Moreton Hall

2006-12-08T09:48:37Z

The garden front of Little Moreton Hall, the Tudor, timber-framed manor house in Cheshire. The Knot Garden is a C20th recreation of a typical C17th knot garden.

Tatton Park

2006-12-08T09:49:07Z

Close view of one of the beech trees in the Entrance Avenue at Tatton Park, Knutsford, Cheshire.

Great Chalfield Manor

2006-12-08T09:49:19Z

The Apple House, seen across the moat or stewpond in the gardens at the fifteenth-century Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire

Great Chalfield Manor

2006-12-08T09:49:51Z

Yew topiary house on the large lawn, or pleasaunce, at the fifteenth-century Great Chalfield Manor, Wiltshire. The yew houses were planted following the restoration of the house in the early 1900s.

Baddesley Clinton

2006-12-08T09:50:02Z

Brightly coloured dahlias in the garden at Baddesley Clinton, Warwickshire.

Compton Castle

2006-12-08T09:50:27Z

Roses in profusion around a garden seat in the Rose Garden, created in the 1950s, at Compton Castle, Devon.

Dunham Massey

2006-12-08T09:50:40Z

Profile view of an Arum lily at Dunham Massey, Cheshire.

Dunham Massey

2006-12-08T09:51:01Z

Backlit trees and bluebells in the garden at Dunham Massey, Cheshire.

Biddulph Grange

2006-12-08T10:15:38Z

The Chinese footbridge over an o
amental stream in the China Garden at Biddulph Grange, evokes the magical Victorian vision of China, a setting for many the newly discovered exoitc plants.

Hardwick Hall

2006-12-08T10:15:45Z

View across the garden to the entrance front of Hardwick Hall, an Elizabethan House built 1591-97.

Westbury Court Garden

2006-12-08T10:16:22Z

Westbury Court Garden in Autumn. Parterre in clipped box shapes, with larger shapes of Portuguese Laurel and red fruiting thorn and tulip tree.

Prior Park

2006-12-08T10:16:39Z

This image is out of date and not suitable for guides etc. The image was taken prior to the restoration work. The Palladian Bridge spanning the first of three dams which forms a cascade through the centre arch. It was built in 1755 by Richard Jones.

Bodnant Garden

2006-12-08T10:17:10Z

A view of the arched Labu
um Watereri at Bodnant Garden, North Wales. Bodnant Garden has a vast collection of plants from all parts of the world.

Hidcote Manor Garden

2006-12-08T10:17:18Z

A view from the Circle looking towards the Old Garden. Hidcote was designed & created in the Arts & Crafts style by the horticulturist Major Lawrence Johnston.

Holnicote Estate

2006-12-08T10:17:58Z

Front of a thatched cottage at Selworthy Village, Somerset. Selworthy was rebuilt in 1828 by Sir Thomas Acland of Killerton, a philanthropist who designed the village.

Packwood House

2006-12-08T10:18:17Z

A view through the gateway at Packwood House of the yew garden based on the Sermon on the Mount. The gardens are renowned for their herbaceous borders and famous collection of yews.

Lytes Cary Manor

2006-12-08T10:18:56Z

View of garden at Lytes Cary Manor, Somerset, taken in the winter. The Elizabethan style garden with clipped yew hedges was created by Sir Walter Jenner in the early twentieth century.

Sheffield Park Garden

2006-12-08T10:19:14Z

A view of 'Acers' at Top Bridge on the Top Lake at Sheffield Park Garden on a summer's evening.

Stowe Landscape Gardens

2006-12-08T10:19:57Z

The Temple of Venus across the Eleven-Acre Lake, taken in last light.( Slightly cooler colour variation ). Dating from 1731 it marks the start of William Kent's work at Stowe.

Stowe Landscape Gardens

2006-12-08T10:20:15Z

A view of Stowe House and the Octagon Lake, taken in the early morning. It shows the South Vista. NOT TO REPRODUCED WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF STOWE SCHOOL.

Stowe Landscape Gardens

2006-12-08T10:20:54Z

A view of the Palladian Bridge with the Gothic Temple visible through the trees, taken in the late afternoon. The bridge was probably built by James Gibbs, and completed in 1738.

Sheffield Park Garden

2006-12-08T10:21:49Z

Autumn foliage of the trees in Sheffield Park. Sunlight filters through the branches highlighting the many colours.

Ham House

2006-12-08T10:22:06Z

A view of the Cherry Garden, Ham House, Surrey. This C17th garden was restored by N.T. in the 1970's. It shows conical bushes, and the contemporary statue of Bacchus the classical god of wine.

Ham House

2006-12-08T10:32:15Z

A view of the Cherry Garden at Ham House, Surrey. Featured is a marble statue of the classical god Bacchus. It is one of the oldest surviving garden layouts in Britain ( early C16th ).

Oakhurst Cottage

2006-12-08T10:32:32Z

View of the front facade and garden of Oakhurst Cottage in Hambledon, Surrey. This is a small 16th century timber-framed cottage, restored and furnished as a simple labourer's dwelling.

Powis Castle

2006-12-08T10:33:11Z

View of a stone statue in the gardens of Powis Castle, Powys.

Powis Castle

2006-12-08T10:33:29Z

View of the Orangery with Powis Castle in the background. The Medieval Castle towers over the garden terraces, overhung with clipped yews and laid out in the Italian and French style.

Clandon Park

2006-12-08T10:34:03Z

A view of Clandon House in the distance and the Parterre in the foreground covered in snow on a glorious winter's day and a warm sunlight glow on the house.

Clandon Park

2006-12-08T10:34:20Z

The Maori Meeting House in the grounds of Clandon Park. A wooden garden seat outside is well placed for weary visitors. Original lost by Metro see replacement dupe 134636

Westbury Court Garden

2006-12-08T10:34:59Z

The parterre at Westbury Court Garden in late afternoon sunshine showing the formal box hedges and topiary. This formal water garden was laid out 1696-1705 in the Dutch manner.

West Wycombe Park

2006-12-08T10:35:15Z

View of the north front of the house at West Wycombe Park, with a sweep of grass stretching to the shores of a lake. The house was transformed into this classical style mansion in the C18th.

The Courts, Holt

2006-12-08T10:35:49Z

Detail of Inula Hookeri in The Courts Garden. This golden yellow flower has a large centre with long thin delicate petals and has a striking appearance. (June - summer).

Springhill

2006-12-08T10:36:05Z

The Entrance Front of Springhill showing both pavillions and part of the garden. This is a 17th century "Planter" house with later additions.

Dudmaston

2006-12-08T10:36:43Z

The West Front of Dudmaston in Shropshire from across the Big Pool at sunset. The 8-acre garden is sloping to the lake from the red brick houses including the main block, domestic range and Brew House.

Bodnant Garden

2006-12-08T10:37:00Z

A view of Bodnant Garden taken in the snow, looking towards the house along a walled path.

Bodnant Garden

2006-12-08T10:37:36Z

Looking out from a wintery terrace at Bodnant Garden, over the snow covered countryside and away to the distant hill.

Ightham Mote

2006-12-08T10:37:54Z

View of the Elizabethan half-timbered cottages with gardens and urn in foreground, at Ightham Mote.

West Wycombe Park

2006-12-08T10:38:21Z

The Temple of Music at West Wycombe Park creates a reflection in the lake on this hazy day. A perfectly preserved rococo landscape garden it was created by Sir Francis Dashwood in the mid 18thC.

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2006-12-08T10:38:37Z

Close up of the stamens of Hemerocallis Missenden, blooming in the garden of Wakehurst Place, West Sussex.

Acorn Bank

2006-12-08T10:39:11Z

Part of the sunken garden with numerous flowering shrubs, bushes and trees.