Gardens and arboretums for families
Gardens are not just for grown-ups. These are the family-friendly gardens and arboretums near you, the ones with nature trails, den building and room to roam. Sorted by how far the drive is.
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What are the best gardens & arboretums near me?
Among the top gardens & arboretums across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds are Batsford Arboretum, Waterperry Gardens and Hidcote. There are 10 listed in total on LittleWeekenders. Add your postcode to sort by drive time from your door.
Are there gardens & arboretums on this weekend?
Browse the evergreen list below and add your postcode to find the closest. New events are added through the week.
Which gardens & arboretums are good on a rainy day?
Good wet-weather options in this category include Waterperry Gardens and Stanway House & Fountain, both with indoor or undercover areas. Use the rainy day filter to see all weather-proof options sorted by drive time.
Are there any free gardens & arboretums?
Free options in this category include Pittville Pump Room Gardens, where entry costs nothing. Tap Free only above to see all no-entry-fee options sorted by drive time.
How is the list ordered?
By drive time from your postcode once you add it, closest first. Until then it is ordered by how well it fits the category.