Description:Surrounded by stunning views of this Cotswold Hills, the setting of Sudeley Castle is breathtaking in itself. The gardens have been restored and redesigned to compliment the beauty of the castle and its ruins and to echo the elegant gardens which have grown here in years gone by
Exhibitions, pheasantry including owls, adventure playground, private rooms and garden tours, award winning gardens

Disability information:Gravel paths, limited wheelchair access to exhibitions

Further details:Surrounding Sudeley Castle are 14 acres of glorious gardens, which won the HHA/Christies 'Garden of the Year Award' in 1996. Designed almost as a continuation of the Castle, ten individual gardens blend seamlessly together. Bold areas of planting such as those surrounding the spectacular 15th Century Tithe Barn ruins and reflectory pond contrast with intricate detail as seen in the Tudor Knot Garden. Topiary features strongly throughout and the famous Queens Garden, which is full of old fashioned roses and fragrant herbs, is furnished on two sides by magnificent double yew hedges planted in 1860. All of the gardens are managed using organic principles and a Heritage Seed Library Garden, laid out as a Victorian Kitchen Garden, works in conjunction with the Henry Doubleday Research Association to help preserve rare and traditional varieties of vegetable. New for 2004, the East Garden with its eastern influences will create a tranquil area, where visitors can relax and reflect on the beautiful surroundings