Cranborne Manor Gardens are among England’s finest historic Jacobean gardens, originally laid out in the early 17th century by John Tradescant the Elder for Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury. These enchanting gardens surround a beautiful manor house and feature a series of walled garden rooms, each with its own distinct character and planting scheme. Highlights include the Mount Garden with its sweeping views, the intimate Herb Garden packed with aromatic plants, stunning herbaceous borders bursting with color, ancient yew hedges, and the White Garden. The gardens demonstrate a masterful blend of formal structure and romantic planting, with seasonal interest throughout the year. Spring bulbs, summer roses, and autumn colors create ever-changing displays. The garden centre offers plants propagated from the estate, and the garden shop stocks local produce and gifts.
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