Chesapeake Arboretum in Chesapeake, Virginia, is an attractive nature center set on 48 acres of ground that houses theme gardens, rose gardens, demonstration gardens and many other interesting plants and trees. Our nature center is open seven days a week, and entrance is free, however donations are always welcome. The gardens and trails at Chesapeake Arboretum are maintained by volunteers, and through our displays, research and education, we endeavour to create public environmental and horticultural awareness. Chesapeake Arboretum is a beautiful venue for weddings and events, and we have two event planners who will assist you in arranging a memorable and enjoyable event in our beautiful grounds. READ MORE

Chester Zoo in Chester, United Kingdom, is located on 110 acres of ground and is the result of a vision by George Mottershead of establishing a zoo without bars. Our award-winning enclosures are home to 400 different species of animals, and as a leading centre for conservation, we are dedicated to protecting animals and plants from distinction. Enjoy an exciting and fun-filled day at Chester Zoo as you expore our extensive grounds housing more than 11 000 animals in innovative animal enclosures. At Chester Zoo we are committed to caring for our precious animals, and are constantly finding ways to ensure they live better lives. READ MORE

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park in Oyster Bay, Oregon, is a national park that consists of 409 acres filled with greenhouses, rolling lawns, woodland paths, formal gardens and amazing plant collections. At Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park we offer interesting educational programs for adults and children, and is an ideal location for wedding photography, outdoor and indoor wedding ceremonies. Unfortunately no wedding receptions are permitted at this national park. The Sensory Garden hosts gardening classes, lectures, demonstrations, and is filled with herbaeous plants and shrubs which has been labeled in braille and large print. READ MORE

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

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

Turtle River Falls and Gardens in Ocho Rios, Jamaica offers an amazing attraction of cascading waterfalls, indigenous and endangered plants, exotic birds with large walk in aviary and a beautiful Japanese Koi pond and more, all encompassed in 15 beautiful acres of tropical gardens, it's a must visit. A Tour of the Garden and Falls is available, highlighting the flowering trees and shrubs, fruit trees, ferns and palms, as well as tropical rainforest with viewing platforms along the river. The walk in aviary with colourful tropical birds is a delight and visitors have the opportunity to interact with and feed the birds. Turtle River Falls and Gardens also have a tropical isle swimming pool where visitors can swim and enjoy a relaxing drink at the swim up pool bar, perfect for cooling down after your walk up the waterfalls, come enjoy a spectacular attraction in breathtaking surrounds.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

Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua S.A. offers a wonderful cultural agenda with parks, monuments and gardens, and here visitors enjoy recreation and leisure to the extreme. There's equestrian tourism with horse riding tours and carriage rides for those who love to ride, guided tours available at the National Palaces, talking heritage, an innovative tour system available in the Parks of Pena, the Sintra canopy where you glide and slide between platforms and view the forest from above, falconry exhibitions and more. Parques de Sintra - Monte da Lua S.A. also offers a tiptoe back in time through historical sites of the palace, listening to historical natives about events, meet people from a different time and dance to 18th century songs and music, come learn about the attire, beauty and refinement from that time, it's all here and so much more, a visit is a must.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

Bucharest Botanical Garden in Bucharest, Romania, was established in 1860 and the aim of this cultural, educational and research institute is to create an awareness in the public on the importance of nature through conservation of plants. The botanical garden is divided into several sectors, the decorative section was established in 1956, and welcomes visitors to the gardens with a decorative diversity of colorful flowers and herbaceous plants.The iris collection is home to more than 100 varieties of the remarkable Iris germanica, and are resplendent in colour. The rare plant section was established in 1962, and houses numerous rare or threatened species that are now protected to grow in natural conditions. Bucharest Botanical Garden offers a range of educational activities for scholars and the general public specifically designed according to age groups. READ MORE