Discover the UK's largest collection of individually designed gardens, created by Geoff Hamilton for BBC Gardeners’ World
With 38 unique garden ‘rooms’ set across an inspiring eight-acre site, Barnsdale Gardens offers beauty, creativity, and relaxation for garden lovers of all ages.
- Discover 38 beautifully crafted, themed gardens
- Explore an eight-acre site described as a “theme park for gardeners”
- Enjoy peaceful spaces with wildlife, ponds, hidden corners & colourful borders
- Experience organic and peat-free gardening principles in action
- Find inspiration for realistic home garden ideas you can recreate
- Perfect for families, garden enthusiasts & day-trippers alike
Enjoy gardens, food, shopping & more at Barnsdale Gardens
- Gardens: Explore pocket-sized themed gardens, traditional cottage borders, wildlife areas, Japanese and French styles, vegetable plots and more.
- Tea Rooms: Relax in the delightful Helenium Tea Room, serving fresh, seasonal, locally sourced food, homemade cakes and lunches.
- Gift Shop: Browse a charming range of local crafts, country-style gifts, books, DVDs, edible treats and garden-themed items.
- Nursery: Take home peat-free, unusual and carefully propagated plants grown on-site, including many favourites featured in the gardens.
Discover 38 beautiful themed gardens across 8-acres - described as a 'theme park for gardeners'
- Age Restrictions: Suitable for all ages | Under 18s go free (with an adults)
- Duration: Typical visits last 2–3 hours
- Location: Barnsdale Ave, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 8AH
- Tickets include: Access to all 38 gardens, the tea room area, the shop, the nursery & seasonal activities/events
Wander through gardens buzzing with wildlife, discover practical and creative planting ideas, and enjoy peaceful corners perfect for reflection
Kids can explore wildlife areas, ponds and allotments, while adults find endless garden inspiration.
Whether it's colourful borders, organic veg plots, or themed garden rooms, Barnsdale brings gardening to life with charm and imagination.
- Experience realistic garden designs ideal for home inspiration
- Enjoy wildlife spotting, from birds to bees and pond life
- Explore a wide range of garden styles across the eight-acre site
- Visit free activity days, seasonal events & gardening demonstrations
- Indulge in fresh, locally sourced meals at the tea rooms
- Purchase unique gifts, crafts & plants grown on-site
- Perfect for gardeners, families, photographers & nature lovers
Book your Barnsdale Gardens tickets today and enjoy an inspiring, relaxing & unforgettable day out in beautiful Rutland. Tickets delivered instantly via email & SMS.