Out & About

Unmissable events, news and the very best gardens to visit this month

Tulip Celebrations at Hever Castle

17-23 April 2023, Kent

Hever Castle, the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, is hosting its annual Tulip Celebrations this April. Some 40,000 colourful tulips will bloom across the estate, entrancing visitors as they explore the Italian Garden, Pergola Walk and the gardens of the Pompeiian Wall. Head gardener Neil Miller will be on hand to advise on bulbs, and both he and his expert team will be running free twice-daily tulip tours, pointing out beautiful varieties, such as Tulipa ‘Apricot Foxx’ and T. ‘Purissima’, along the way. Adult garden-only ticket, £12.40. hevercastle.co.uk

Isle of Wight Spring Art & Garden Fair

7-8 April 2023, Isle of Wight Grade II* listed Georgian manor Northwood House & Park is hosting a two-day event that will combine plants, shrubs, garden machinery, tools and landscaping products with a stunning selection of works from the island’s artists. This iconic Cowes property was a popular destination for the Royal Family during the reign of Queen Victoria and its ten hectares of parkland o er ample inspiration for gardeners. northwoodhouse.org

Helmingham Hall Hosts Art for Cure

28 April-17 September 2023, Su olk

The Grade I listed gardens of Helmingham Hall will host an outdoor sculpture exhibition arranged by Art for Cure, a charity that raises money to fund breast cancer research and support services through the sale of art. Over 50 sculptors will be exhibiting, and art lovers who visit on the opening weekend can also enjoy a specially curated exhibition of paintings and sculpture in the Great Hall and Dining Room. Adult tickets, £10. helmingham.com

NGS Garden

Brook Hall

Northern Ireland

Brook Hall is home to a superb private arboretum with collections of conifers, rhododendrons, magnolias and camellias. In 1856 the estate became the home of the Gilliland family who have developed this landscape through six generations. Brook Hall Estate, 65-67 Culmore Road, Londonderry, County Londonderry BT48 8JE. Opens Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 April, 2-5pm. Admission: Adult: £5; children: free. ngs.org.uk