Derbyshire in the Midlands has a great range of gardens on offer to visit throughout the spring and summer months. From rose gardens to camellia walks, from March to August you can expect them to be in beautiful bloom with some of the best flowers you’ll see. If you’re looking to visit Derbyshire, then here are three gardens I would recommend visiting.
Renishaw Hall and Gardens
Renishaw gardens has been a favourite of mine for several years now and in my opinion, it’s one of the most underrated gardens in the country. The hall has got a vast amount of land you can wander around including a lake, woodland and even a gothic lodge. It’s the perfect place to go exploring, but it’s the ever changing gardens are what I come back for time and time again.
In March there’s a camellia walk which is a sight to behold, whilst in late May you have the laburnum arch which feels otherworldly with it’s hanging yellow flowers you can walk underneath. There’s hydrangeas in the summer and white wisteria in the spring, so no matter the time of year you visit there’s always something to see.
Chatsworth House
You may recognise Chatworth House from Peaky Blinders or maybe more famously in Pride and Prejudice as the home of Mr Darcy in the 2005 adaptation. The exterior of Chatsworth House is phenomenal and I personally love visiting in Autumn as well as Winter when the frost covers the front lawn.
This year, I visited for the first time in the warmer months and finally got to see their gardens in bloom. The surrounding land of Chatsworth House is so large, you can spend a whole day there and not get bored – I’d recommend bringing a picnic!
Wander around the rose garden and into the greenery, then make your way over to the peony walk and maze. The estate has lots of walks for you to go on and what I love most is that even on the busiest day at Chatsworth House, you can always find a quiet area to appreciate the beauty of it.
Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall is a place I’ve recommended countless times and once you set eyes on their rose garden, you’ll understand why. Shrouded in history with it’s grand Tudor hall and Elizabethan gardens, you can feel the atmosphere as soon as you wander through the walls of Haddon Hall.
Rose season in June is probably my favourite time to attend Haddon Hall as it is something not to be missed. Roses cover the outside of the building with beautiful blooms and a floral scent. As you meander around the garden, it’s hard not to fall in love with the place!
Inside you’ll find the Tudor hall and I love how much history there is to the place. The stairs have been worn down by hundreds of years of people walking through them, so it truly is a sight to behold and a must if you’re visiting Derbyshire.