Prior Park Landscape Garden in Bath, Somerset, has a sweeping valley location that affords visitors beautiful views of our heritage city and like any other botanical garden is the perfect place for picnics with family and friends. The ponds, meadows and woodland in our garden provide a safe sanctuary for the variety of animals, and photographers of wildlife have excellent opportunities of capturing these on camera. Prior Park Landscape Garden welcomes dogs on leads, and our tea shed with outdoor seating offers delicious cakes as well as hot and cold drinks. A botanical garden is great for family outings and Prior Park Landscape Garden with its beautiful woodlands and wildlife, is the perfect destination. READ MORE

Hanbury Botanical Gardens on the Mortola promontory in Ventimiglia, Italy was created by the vision of a man, one Thomas Hanbury who transformed 18 hectares of vineyards and olive trees into a beautiful botanic world of exotic plants. By creating a harmony between buildings, garden structures and the terraces under cultivation, which is unequalled in Europe, and with contributions from botanists, agronomists and landscape designers, these beautiful botanical gardens are an amazing sight to behold. Hanbury Botanical Gardens offer wonders like the Australian forest, Italian style little gardens, eucalyptuses, gardens of perfumes, the exotic orchard and ancient species of citrus orchards, roses and peonies, Acacias and so much more, come lose yourself in the beauty, and guided tours for groups are available.READ MORE

Royal Victoria Park in Bath, Somerset, was established in 1829 as a public park and falls under the control of Bath Council. This park houses an arboretum, botanical gardens, interesting walk, drives, and its many facilities include a children's play area, skateboard park, putting greens, and much more. The bandstand at Royal Victoria Park is also available for hire as a venue and an interesting variety of events have been held here. Parade Gardens overlooks the River Avon and these botalical gardens provide some of the most beautiful bedding displays that include a unique 3-dimensional carpet bed during the summer months. Botanical gardens provide so much pleasure and enjoyment to visitors who wander around the grounds, viewing the majestic and colourful displays of blooms in flower. READ MORE

Park Maksimir in Zagreb, Croatia, is a national park that is dedicated to protecting, maintaining and promoting the park which is located on 316 ha of ground. Park Maksimir has many meadows, lakes and streams that provide sheltered dwellings for its varied and often endangered animal species as well as various plants. As a national park, there is an abundant bird life of approximately 104 bird species that have been recorded and include woodpeckers, tits, nuthatches and creepers. Other interestings inhabitants at Park Maksimir include squirrels, certain species of bats and various toads, frogs and pond turtles. READ MORE

The Botanical Gardens in Zagreb, Croatia, is many things to many people, and it provides families and friends with many interesting and enjoyable hours walking around the parklike gardens, either on a guided tour or on their own, as they take in the abundance of colour, beauty and fragrances that fill the gardens. With a total of 14 greenhouses, The Botanical Gardens grows tropical and subtropical plants as well as plants used in research work, and the artificial lakes and pools provide a haven for marsh plants. The Botanical Gardens is also home to frogs, turtles, small fish, and the green lizards that lazily bask on the rock gardens are a source of enjoyment for visitors of all ages. READ MORE

Soller Botanic Garden is a beauty to behold, and is a centre for the conservation, study and understanding of the Mediterranian flora and Balearic Islands. There are fabulous guided tours available of the botanical gardens but must be accompanied by a translator as there are no English guides, and the tour takes one to two hours for a fascinating visit through the stunning surrounds. Soller Botanic Garden also offer activities for schools and workshops and courses. The educational workshops, botanical tours, courses or conferences are interesting and informative and you will come away with a vast knowledge of the gardens, they are available throughout the year, a visit is a must.READ MORE

Coyaba River Garden and Museum is located on a hill overlooking the Bay just five minutes from central Ocho Rios, Jamaica, and here visitors are treated to a delight of exquisite Jamaican Spanish architecture, a genuine water garden fed by streams, the spectacular Mahoe waterfalls and a natural aquarium filled with koi carp, mullet, snappers and turtles, come encounter the beauty of nature in all it's splendour. Enjoy a visit to the Museum of Island History where you can learn about the forgotten Taino/Arawak culture of Jamaica's first inhabitants, there's also a curio and craft shop selling island delights, rums and coffees, and you can enjoy an authentic Blue Mountain Coffee in the cut stone courtyard, with breathtaking views over the bay. Coyaba River Garden and Museum is the ideal wedding venue and have a professional planning service for groups and functions, and with spectacular settings and service a fairytale wedding or event will be arranged with special packages available.READ MORE

Japan Bonsai in Surrey, British Columbia, is a beautiful bonsai nursery that rests sedately on 10 acres of lush ground and with its peaceful and serene atmosphere, provides visitors with a welcome respite from the stresses of life. Visiting our bonsai nursery is likened to a visit to a Japanese garden, visitors find themselves filled with peace and tranquility as they enjoy leisurely walks around the extensive grounds in search of the ideal bonsai. As with a visit to any Japanese garden, Japan Bonsai provides an unforgettable experience and features more than 100 000 bonsai that range from seedlings to trees that are known to be more than 600 years old. READ MORE

Darts Hill Garden in Surrey, British Columbia, was originally acquired by the Darts' in 1943, and through hard work and dedication they turned this untilled ground into a magnificent orchard, and then into a unique and interesting botanical garden which was transformed into a public garden. Visitors to Darts Hill Garden will see many rare and unusual plants, and on open house days visitors will enjoy special activities, plant sales and Master Gardeners who will answer all your gardening questions. As a unique botanical garden, Darts Hill Garden offers private tours, specialized tours for groups of 5 or more guests as well as school programs and youth groups. READ MORE

The Botanic Gardens Southport offer stunning floral displays and they are open 7 days a week with 8 glorious hectares of park to explore, plus there is a regular program of brass bands every Sunday afternoon. These Botanic Gardens are host to a Spring and Late Summer show every year which is not to be missed, and here you will find a beautiful setting and lovely range of facilities. The Nursery Shop offers surplus quality plants for sale so take a piece of beauty from the gardens home with you, and entrance to the park is free. Other facilities include a cafe with fresh home made food, a bowls green, play area, aviary, fernery, banqueting hall, mini golf and an outdoor gym, come enjoy.READ MORE