through it or look down to the little Japanese bridge without stopping to take sensational photos. The leaves on the trees turn colour through myriad shades of red, orange and yellow before creating a carpet of colour on the grassy slopes, It’s not all about the acers though. The walled garden borders are full of planting that give bright colour right through to the first frosts and of course as the garden is nestled in a Dartmoor valley, borrowed autumnal landscapes make a perfect backdrop to the mature trees all around the garden. The Garden House, Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, Devon PL20 7LQ. www.thegardenhouse.org.uk/fly-garden-autumn/
Autumn colour at National Trust Croome There are some sensational walks through some gorgeous seasonal colour of flaming reds, vibrant oranges and
golden yellows with great autumn views in the parkland at Croome. Acres of parkland peppered with statues, temples and follies await your discovery with the lake a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the tranquility. The court, the centrepiece of Croome’s great estate in Worcestershire and seat of the Coventry family for more than 600 years, tells its story with exhibitions and installations. Another fascinating period to be explored are the restored wartime buildings of the once secret RAF Defford airbase, now the Visitor Centre and museum. Dogs are welcome. Disabled facilities are available and there’s free parking. National Trust Croome, near Worcester, WR8 9DW. Tel: 01905 371006. Open from 10am every day. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/croome
LUKESLAND GARDENS Fine Autumn Colour Pools & Waterfalls
Home-made soups & cakes
One of the finest gardens in Britain
Sundays and Wednesdays 11am – 5pm 8th October - 12th November
Harford Ivybridge PL21 0JF Tel 01752 691749
www.lukesland.co.uk
Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, Devon PL20 7LQ 01822 854769 office@thegardenhouse.org.uk
www.thegardenhouse.org.uk
Castle Hill
FILLEIGH, NR SOUTH MOLTON, DEVON EX32 0RH Tel: 01598 760336 (ext 1) www.castlehilldevon.co.uk
Explore 50 acres of stunning landscape on pathways leading to follies, statues and temples. River walk and panoramic views from the Castle. Dogs on leads welcome. Tearoom offering light lunches and delicious homemade cakes. Host to numerous events and a picture perfect wedding venue.
The Michaelmas Daisy Specialists since 1906 111 years of knowledge, passion and plants
Come and enjoy a very different plant experience in this 1.5 acre garden which is home to a National Collection of Michaelmas daisies of more than 420 varieties.
Open daily except Saturdays Adults £6.50, Seniors £6, Child (5-15) £3, Family £15.50, Groups (20+) £5.50
The garden and nursery has many rare and unusual plants with an emphasis on autumn interest.
The small family team looks forward to welcoming you and is always there to help. • Open everyday 11am - 5pm until 20th October. • Admission £3.50
Tel: 01684 540416 www.autumnasters.co.uk Old Court Nurseries, Walwyn Road, Colwall WR13 6QE
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Add some colour to Add some colourthis to your weekend your weekend this autumn at Castle autumn at Gibside Drogo Go crunching through fallen leaves and discover Garden, estate, cafe anda forest teeming with wildlife and autumn colours, with walking routes for open all ages and everyday. abilities. shop
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