Summer is the perfect time for lazy strolls and gentle walks in National Trust gardens that are bursting with colourful planting. Whether it is a sunny day spent meandering along tree-lined paths or taking a peaceful stroll through historic grounds, there is a walk that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Visitors can also relax on grassy lawns and reflect by ponds and lakes with a picnic and a good book.
Each garden is looked after by a team of National Trust staff and volunteers with the plants not only used to add colour and interest but to support wildlife. To celebrate the relaxing days of early summer, the National Trust has pulled together a list of the best places for a serene stroll in some of the most beautiful gardens close to you. Lavender-lined paths (Image: National Trust Images/Susan Guy) Worcestershire Greyfriars House & Gardens The garden at Greyfriars is a peaceful oasis located right in the heart of Worcester.
Look out for the display of bright white petunias blooming in the raised circular bed, and see the red roses reach up and climb the walls of the timber-framed house. Make the most of summer in the city by relaxing on the garden terrace with a drink and a slice of cake from the Old Oak Café, or admire the colourful flowers as you wander across the sun-drenched lawn. Hanbury Hall Explore the beautiful, recreated eighteenth-century formal garden at Hanbury Hall this summer.
Don’t miss the Parterre filled with vibrant calendulas and French marig.
