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The UK has some of the finest gardens in the world, many of which have been tended and managed for centuries. A visit to a stately home grounds or a botanical garden is always a great inspiration for gardeners.

The Eden Project in Cornwall, has been a huge success since it opened in 2001. The biodomes fill a derelict quarry and recreate habitats from around the world.

The Duchess of Northumberland created the Alnwick Garden in a derelict walled garden a few years ago. Set in a historic location near Alnwick Castle, this modern garden has attracted gardeners from around the world

The lost gardens of Heligan are situated in Cornwall on the 400 year old family estate of the Tremayne family. They have gone under intensive regeneration in recent years.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh was founded in the 17th century as a ‘Physic Garden’, growing medicinal plants. This first Garden was in St Anne’s Yard, part of the Holyrood Palace grounds, and occupied an area the size of a tennis court. It now extends to four sites – Edinburgh, Benmore (near Dunoon in Argyll), Logan (near Stranraer in Galloway), and Dawyck (near Peebles in the Borders), and is the second richest collection of plant species in the world.

Great Dixter was the home of the famous Gardener, Christopher Lloyd, who died in January 2006 aged 84. The stunning gardens and Timber framed house remain open to the public.

A contemporary and dedicated summer flower garden ablaze with colour and variety within the protective embrace of its historic Victorian walls, situated in Devon.

Birmingham Botanical Gardens and Glasshouses, courses, exhibitions etc.

A millenium project, the National Botanic Garden of Wales is situated in Carmarthanshire. It is dedicated to biodiversity and conservation.

The National Arboretum home to some of the rarest, most beautiful trees in the world, 600 glorious, easy-to-stroll Cotswold acres.

Neo- Elizabethan mansion in Cumbria with 25 acre garden, part formal, part woodland.

Guided tour breaks of British Isles gardens in stunning locations.

6 acre gardens created by famous plantsman Alan Bloom in Norfolk.

Small group garden tours traveling along the north coast of Devon, Somerset,and Cornwall.

Garden holiday tours in the UK, Europe and Worldwide.

One of the finest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country, situated in the Yorkshire Dales.

World Heritage site, Temples, Follies, Deer Park and Studley Royal Water Garden.

Lavender Farm and gardens in Norfolk open for tours, plants sales, tea room and gift shop.

Created by Tom Hart-Dyke in the grounds of Lullingstone Castle, Kent.

Founded in 1673 and situated in the heart of London, this 'Secret Garden' is a centre of education, beauty and relaxation.

The Beth Chatto Gardens began in 1960. From an overgrown wasteland with poor gravel soil and boggy hollows it has been transformed into an informal garden harmonising with the surrounding countryside.

70 Acres of stunning gardens and grounds on the Trevarno Estate in Cornwall. Also home to the National Museum of Gardening.

Sutton Park - Located in North Yorkshire this Stately home has attractive gardens that include woodland walks and a Georgian Icehouse.

Oxford University Botanical Gardens - 7,000 different types of plants with glasshouses and a walled garden.