Five British gardens overlooked on The New York Times' list of 25 essential gardens to visit - here are the overlooked ones
In a recent publication, The New York Times Style Magazine has unveiled a list of "The 25 Gardens You Must See," showcasing some of the world's most stunning and historically significant green spaces. Among the gardens featured on this prestigious list are five British gems, with some of these hidden treasures located in England.
One such garden is the Sissinghurst Castle Garden in Kent, a masterpiece nurtured by author Vita Sackville-West and her husband, Harold Nicolson. Known for its moat-framed fruit orchard, Greek-inspired Delos garden, and White Garden, Sissinghurst Castle Garden has been hailed as one of the most beautiful English gardens by Deborah Needleman, former editor-in-chief of T's magazine.
Another English gem on the list is Prospect Cottage in Dungeness, a former home of artist and filmmaker Derek Jarman. The cottage's garden, filled with vibrant poppies, lavender, and other colourful blooms, offers a unique and captivating display of horticultural artistry.
The search results do not provide the complete list of the top gardens in England as per The New York Times Style Magazine's list. However, it mentions that five British gardens are featured in their list, with Rousham House and Gardens in Oxfordshire and Little Sparta in Scotland also making the cut. The remaining two English gardens on the list are yet to be specified.
The list was compiled by a group of six experts, including Louis Benech and Juliet Sargeant, who selected these gardens based on their unique features, historical significance, and aesthetic appeal.
Other British gardens worth mentioning include Herterton House in Northumberland, a beautifully restored farmhouse with a walled garden made in the late 1970s, divided into five parts, and a psychic and nursery garden. The gardens at Herterton House are still tended to by Frank and Marjorie Lawley, who moved into the house in 1975.
The Manor House in Upton Grey, of Tudor origin, is another English garden on the list. This historic estate is home to a contrasting wild garden and a more formal one, with many roses, peonies, and lilies planted in abundance.
In Wiltshire, Euridge Manor Farm, purchased by fashion mogul John Robinson in 1980, is another must-see garden. The garden, reconstructed by Julian and Isabel Bannerman, boasts topiary, a spectacular water garden, a thatched oak 'boathouse' dug into the hillside, and a Tudor-inspired duck house.
The list includes gardens from 20 countries, with the UK and Italy having the most gardens (5 each), followed by France (4). The complete list can be found directly on The New York Times Style Magazine's publication or their official website.
A wildflower meadow might be found in Prospect Cottage's garden in Dungeness, adding a unique touch to its horticultural artistry. For those interested in home-and-garden lifestyle, the Manor House in Upton Grey, with its contrasting wild garden and more formal one, presents a captivating blend of aesthetics and history.
