Always a treat to explore, the gardens at Wimpole are especially lovely at this time of year, yielding the first flush of roses and flowers, and an abundance of luscious greenery. With some 180,000 bulbs springing into bloom, there’s a kaleidoscope of colours and scents to enjoy in the 12 acres of Pleasure Gardens, from the vibrant yellow of foxtail lilies, to the delicate pinky purple of the gladioli byzantinus and the white stars of camassia.
Elsewhere, the rest of the estate is laying on floral displays, too, including beautiful cut flower borders in the Walled Garden. Round off your trip with tea and cake at The Old Rectory restaurant for a perfect summer’s day out.
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