England - 23
Arundel Castle
West Sussex
“…ch goes on and on. And then there’s the walled gardens which were just beautiful. The Inside features at Arundel…”
Auckland Castle
County Durham
“…more to see and discover, including the magnificent walled garden and Faith Museum. There’s so much more to see in Bishop Auc…”
Belvoir Castle
Leicestershire
“Absolutely stunning gardens, well worth a visit. It sits upon a hill and the views are…”
Berkeley Castle
Gloucestershire
“…d helpful staff. Amazing and completely gorgeous gardens - so well kept and beautifully colourful and impressive. Lo…”
Bolsover Castle
Derbyshire
“…for children to steam some energy off. Beautiful garden with a fountain in the centre. Unfortunately, the fountain…”
Croft Castle
Herefordshire
“…give extra time on the next visit. The walled garden is impressive in size and the many features within it, from…”
Dunster Castle
Somerset
“…ots of lovely cafe in Dunster Village. The gardens are beautiful and very well looked after. There are plenty of places to…”
Helmsley Castle
North Yorkshire
“…!!! Picture taken of the ruins from the beautiful walled Garden in Helmsley”
Herstmonceux Castle
East Sussex
“…e is a car park in front of the Castle. Lovely gardens, good for a walk, a nice coffee shop with indoor and outdoo…”
Hever Castle
Kent
“…uts from the coffee trailer next to the Italian gardens.”
Lowther Castle
Cumbria
“…uch of the shell is still there to see. Lovely gardens and grounds too. Kids loved the play area which seemed to h…”
Lullingstone Castle
Kent
“…the small church, huge Manor House and stunning gardens. Sarah (home owner) was lovely and so knowledgeable. Tom’s…”
Newark Castle
Nottinghamshire
“Lovely gardens on the banks of the Trent , superb view through the old cas…”
Raby Castle
County Durham
“…nter it is simply beautiful, then into stunning walled gardens and next to the castle with its grand spender. And next to…”
Richmond Castle
North Yorkshire
“…ful ground great little museum on site. The gardens are stunning and the grounds have been well kept. Accessibility for whee…”
Shrewsbury Castle
Shropshire
“…ny information about the castle itself. The gardens were beautifully kept and staff were very polite. Highly recommend.”
Sissinghurst Castle Garden
Kent
“…t kind of inspiration to the formal and famous gardens. Amazingly fast cafe service and. Wonderful staff and volun…”
Sizergh Castle
Cumbria
“…another superb National trust property. The gardens are a pleasure to walk around, and the tour was very informative and well…”
Sudeley Castle
Gloucestershire
“…t and very history heavy which I liked. The gardens are beautiful and so well kept! I'm still telling people things I learned…”
Thornbury Castle
Gloucestershire
“…and everyone wished him happy birthday! The gardens are beautiful. Food was very good, we went for the lighter dining experie…”
Tiverton Castle
Devon
“…re castle history from medieval to WW1. The gardens are beautiful, and well worth a visit. A gem in the heart of Tiverton.”
Walmer Castle and Gardens
Kent
“…knowledgeable and friendly. Absolutely beautiful gardens. Two nice cafes. Lots of parking. Reasonable entry price, i…”
Watermouth Castle
Devon
“…’re into history, fairy tales, rides or gorgeous gardens, it’s super quirky and there’s something for everyone to en…”
Northern Ireland - 5
Antrim Castle Gardens
County Antrim
“Beautiful gardens and park where you’ll find what you would expect from a wel…”
Belfast Castle
County Antrim
“…The grounds are well-maintained, with lovely gardens and walking paths that are perfect for exploring at a comfo…”
Castle Ward
County Down
“…Once done then around the corner to the sunken garden and then onto the house overlooking the lough nearby. Then…”
Glenarm Castle
County Antrim
“…, beauty, and genuine Irish warmth. The Walled Garden alone is worth the trip; it's easy to see why it won the pr…”
Hillsborough Castle
County Down
“Place of historical significance, lovely gardens and amazing staff members! James at the ticket desk was the…”
Scotland - 27
Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum
Highland
“…ns are impressive, and very photogenic. The gardens are well kept and a pleasure to stroll through. The museum was a gre…”
Ballindalloch Castle
Moray
“…climb the narrow spiral staircase. The walled garden is a very formal setting but the rhododendrons in full bloo…”
Balmoral Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…ice walk around the castle grounds. And well kept gardens. Cafe was reasonably priced and food was good. Note: the…”
Brodick Castle
North Ayrshire
“…Goat Fell and surrounded by expansive, well-kept gardens. Although the castle itself was closed during our visit, w…”
Brodie Castle
Moray
“Nice historic castle and lovely gardens around! You can easily walk around to get a great view from…”
Castle Fraser
Aberdeenshire
“…y of the Fraser lairds. The traditional walled garden is vibrant throughout the seasons, with specimen trees, her…”
Castle Menzies
Perth and Kinross
“…d by beautiful Highland landscapes. The walled garden offers a peaceful spot to relax and take in the scenery. F…”
Castle of Mey
Highland
“Lovely gardens and home. The docents are remarkable, especially Nancy, who…”
Cawdor Castle
Highland
“…nt several hours roaming throughout the beautiful gardens. Self tour inside the castles with handheld device you hold…”
Claypotts Castle
Dundee City
“…ooks truly wonderful. There is a small, beautiful garden adjacent to the palace, and the front lawn of the castle al…”
Craigston Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…life. In addition to the beautiful and well-kept gardens, the property also has nature trails that are an important…”
Crathes Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…d volunteers to help. Nice cafe on site lovely gardens , we had a wonderful time.”
Crossbasket Castle
South Lanarkshire
“…s and Grounds, and admire the luscious, well-kept gardens. The food, like everything else, was perfect. Furthermore,…”
Culzean Castle
South Ayrshire
“…le, woodland walks, beach walks and the walled gardens there is so much to see. I will definatley being back as w…”
Dirleton Castle
East Lothian
“…t is still worth seeing, plus there are beautiful gardens. Free parking and toilets on site. I recommend it.”
Drum Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…, fascinating history, great furniture, walled garden, gift shop and great staff. A beautiful drive to get there…”
Drummond Castle
Perth and Kinross
“…movie Rob Roy in 1995, finally made it. The gardens are well worth the visit, in almost any season. Laid out in a Saltir…”
Dunrobin Castle
Highland
“…to tour the castle, stroll through the magnificent gardens, and enjoy an impressive demonstration featuring birds of p…”
Dunvegan Castle
Highland
“A lovely, fully preserved castle with beautiful gardens. I highly recommend going inside - the interior features se…”
Edzell Castle and Garden
Angus
“…t shop and toilets on site. Grounds and walled garden easy to explore but some surfaces in and around the main ca…”
Floors Castle
Scottish Borders
“…tle and grounds, I especially liked the walled garden. Like many of the properties open to the public it is under…”
Fyvie Castle
Aberdeenshire
“…trust card) and the castle grounds and walled garden (free). The castle tour is excellent. The grounds are well…”
Glamis Castle
Angus
“…a lovely time in the castle and in the Italian garden! The tour guide Ann was just adorable and we had a lovely t…”
Inveraray Castle
Argyll and Bute
“…people struggle with the pay machines. The gardens are lovely and had excellent photo spots of the castle. Wish we had lo…”
Kellie Castle
Fife
“…scued Scottish type castle, with great, well kept gardens.. Always in these places try to go round with a guide. Ours…”
Kilmartin Castle
Argyll and Bute
“…grounds themselves are otherworldly. A beautiful garden with lots of fresh veg (and a kind and generous gardener wh…”
Stonefield Castle Hotel
Argyll and Bute
“…l of history. We had a nice walk in the beautiful gardens. The food was amazing we had Dinner both nights. The staff…”
Wales - 6
Cardigan Castle
Ceredigion
“…enough to take it - good value at £8. The gardens are beautiful and I especially liked the kitchen garden full of autumnal…”
Manorbier Castle
Pembrokeshire
“…and history to learn about and then a walled garden to look round. A win win if you ask me. Felt like a 2 for…”
Penrhyn Castle
Gwynedd
“…dens are an easy walk, not long at all. Walled garden is probably one of the most beautiful in my experience, but…”
Picton Castle
Pembrokeshire
“…he furry family members). Lovely walks, beautiful gardens. We went the start of January, so the castle and building w…”
Powis Castle
Powys
“…lk up to the castle. Toilets available. Lovely gardens to wander through. Castle was lovely to see amazing artwo…”
Ruthin Castle
Denbighshire
“…e spent most of our time outside in the lovely gardens with the friendly peacocks. Inside it's disappointing, esp…”
Where this list comes from
Every castle here is listed because a real visitor praised its gardens in a Google review - a walled garden, formal gardens, or gardens named as the highlight of the visit. We deliberately leave out castles that merely have grounds or a lawn, so this is a list of castles people go to for the gardens, not just ones that happen to have some.
Always check before you book
Gardens are seasonal and opening times vary - many are at their best in spring and summer and some close over winter. Check the castle's own page (linked from every entry) for current garden opening times before you travel.