Popular Gardens in Isle of Wight

"The village of Beaulieu is most famous for its National Motor Museum, which has one of the finest collections of cars, motorcycles and motoring memorabilia in the world. From legendary F1 cars and land speed record breakers, to iconic examples of engineering and design, there’s much to see and admire. During the school holidays there are lots of family focused activities and events including dressing up, craft workshops and seeing the vehicles in action."

"The Gardens are a spectacular 200 acre (80 hectare) site, world-famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs."

"A beautiful maintained garden, country home and miniature railway. For opening dates and further information, please visit the attraction's website."

"Furzey Gardens, School Ln, Minstead, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, SO43 7GL. Things to do at Furzey Gardens review. Furzey Gardens is a garden with woodland popular with families in Minstead, the New Forest, Hampshire."

"Ventnor Botanic Garden is a botanic garden located in Ventnor, Isle of Wight. Ventnor Botanic Garden is situated 490 metres west of Castle Cove. Photo: Shaun Ferguson, CC BY-SA 2.0."

"In the southwest corner of Chichester’s wall circuit is a charming garden, looked after by Chichester District Council but not in the register or parks and gardens. You can get in via the Bishop’s Palace Cannon Gate on Canon Lane to be dazzled by immaculate formal flowerbeds against the evocative backdrop of the old walls. The arboretum has some 100 exotic and rare trees, while there’s an Alpine garden, a wildlife garden and a rose pergola entwined with clematis, honeysuckle and climbing roses."

"Tucked inside the fortified walls of Lumps Fort is the Southsea Rose Garden that is simply a gorgeous sight at any time of the year. Lumps fort, which no longer exists was used for training in the Operation Frankton against Germany. The garden now exists where the fort once stood and is absolutely a stunning sight when the 40 varieties of roses that it houses are in full bloom."

"Just a short walk from the River Itchen in Bitterne Park is Miss Ellie’s, a quaint cafe offering all you need for breakfast. Priding themselves on their friendly service, great value and hearty breakfast dishes, Miss Ellie’s is well worth the trip out of the city centre."

"The Hilsea Lines are 18th and 19th century fortifications reclaimed by nature. They're a wild place for walking and getting fresh air in the north of the city. Portsmouth City Council has information on self-guided walks along Hilsea Lines."