RHS Garden Hyde Hall

A visit to the 360-acre estate at RHS Garden Hyde hall is unforgettable in any season. The developed area of the garden, in excess of 24 acres, demonstrates an eclectic range of inspirational horticultural styles, from the formality of clipped hedges on the Hilltop to the naturalistic planting on Clover Hill. The wilder peripheries of the estate comprise sapling woodland, meadows, and bee hives, which enhances biodiversity. There is also a comprehensive range of events and educational programmes throughout the year.

In spring, the woodland is punctuated by the lustrous blooms of Rhododendrons and Camellias, the Robinson Garden swells with Hellebores and the banks of the Queen Mother's Garden are clothed in flaxen carpets of daffodils.

Summer visitors are intoxicated by the quintessential scent of roses on the Hilltop and the fragrant Eucalyptus in the innovative Australian & New Zealand Garden. The colours of the herbaceous borders are breathtaking, whilst the hazy purples of the dry garden with its drought tolerant plants will transport you to distant Mediterranean shores. The immaculate lush green lawns are cool underfoot on a hot summer day whilst the sparkling waters of the two large ponds stocked with fish and water lilies, are a firm favourite with visiting children.

Autumn brings an air of tranquillity as hundreds of spider's webs strung across seed heads sparkle as the sun cuts through the morning mists, while the mellow tones of the Malus fruits and turning autumnal leaves provide a sumptuous and rich display. The secrets of winter are revealed as you discover the labyrinthine shapes of pruned and trained roses and the colourful surprises of the winter beds.

Highlights of RHS Garden Hyde Hall