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SUMMARY:Explore Peak District and Derbyshire National Trust summer gardens
DESCRIPTION:Early summer is the perfect time to reconnect with natures quiet rhythms. As borders burst into colour\, National Trust gardens in summer invite visitors to slow down and linger a little longer. \nTake in the sights and scents of flowers in full bloom and pause for a moment finding a peaceful escape from the pace of everyday life. \nVisitors can while away hours in the sunshine meandering along tree-lined paths\, through formal gardens and historic parterres\, or basking in the warmth of walled kitchen gardens. Shady orchards are home to heritage varieties of fruit trees\, and wildflower meadows buzz with life. Enjoy a solo stroll or share the moment with family and friends and pack a picnic for a full day out. \nEach garden is looked after by a team of the charity’s staff and volunteers and is planted to not only add colour and interest\, but support wildlife and nature too. \nTo celebrate the colourful\, quiet days of early summer\, the National Trust has pulled together a list of the best summer gardens to explore now in Peak District and Derbyshire. \nTo find out more visit: Gardens in the Peak District and Derbyshire | National Trust \nHere are the details for the best summer gardens in Peak District and Derbyshire: \nIlam Park\, Peak District   \nIn summer\, the Italianate Garden at Ilam Park provides a colourful focal point beneath the dramatic backdrop of Thorpe Cloud and the surrounding White Peak landscape. Formal planting\, sweeping terraces and vibrant seasonal displays bring the historic garden to life\, while the peaceful setting beside the River Manifold makes it an ideal place to pause\, picnic and take in the views. Ilam Park is open daily\, car park charges apply\, free for National Trust members. \nHardwick\, Doe\, Lea\, Chesterfield  \n\nVisiting the gardens at Hardwick\, open daily.\nAccessible garden walks\, perfect for pushchairs or wheelchair users\nPicnic under trees in the orchard amongst the wild grass meadow\nEnjoy early summer colour along the South Border\n\nAs early summer arrives\, the historic gardens of Hardwick are bursting with colour. From the vibrant floral borders to tranquil lawns\, Hardwick is the perfect place to find a moment of calm and reconnect with nature. The herbaceous borders are coming into full bloom with displays of alliums\, peonies and roses. The fragrant herb garden fills with summer colour and the orchards are a haven of tranquillity. \nCalke Abbey\, Ticknall \n\nVisiting Calke Abbey’s garden | Derbyshire | National Trust\, open daily.\nAccessible walks\, with buggy rides available to the garden entrance from the main car park\nWalk beneath the sweetpea arch and relax under dappled shade in the orchard\n\n\nTake a photo of the pelargoniums displayed on the auricula theatre\nSmell the roses and admire bright colours in the herbaceous borders\n\nCalke’s extensive gardens are in full bloom\, with the potted pelargoniums taking centre stage on the auricula theatre. The sweetpea arch in the physic garden provides a perfect photo opportunity\, and the slip garden is a quiet place to take a seat and enjoy the quiet\, awash with colour from the wildflower borders. Find shade under the trees in the Pleasure Grounds\, and cool off in the garden tunnels. \nKedleston Hall\, near Quarndon\, Derby  \n\nVisiting the park at Kedleston | Derbyshire | National Trust\, open daily\nOn June 24th and July 21st\, discover behind the scenes insights with Kedleston Hall’s gardeners\, Evening Garden Tours | National Trust\nOn June 12th and 13th\, outdoor theatre arrives with King Arthur and the Holy Fail\, Outdoor Theatre at Kedleston Hall – King Arthur and the Holy Fail | National Trust\nLeisurely strolls through vibrant 18th century Pleasure Ground flower beds\nGarden walks with accessibility\, ideal for wheelchair users and pushchairs\nHistoric features such as an 18th century Portland stone lion\, an orangery and Summer House.\nEnjoy sweeping views towards the house and surrounding countryside\nRest at a shady spot at the Loggia and enjoy views peering into the garden\n\nAs summer approaches and sunlight bathes Kedleston Hall’s historic garden\, discover picturesque pot displays\, scenic house viewpoints\, and 18th century beds in full bloom.  Across varied garden borders as the season develops\, uncover vibrant varieties of echinacea\, as well as colour pops of peonies\, roses\, and lobelia. Rooted in garden grounds for centuries\, uncover mature tree species such as oak and flowering sweet chestnut – perfect for finding a shady corner to pause and admire Kedleston’s garden at its best. \nThe Children’s Country House\, Sudbury\, Ashbourne\, DE6 5HT \n\nChildren’s Country House Garden | Derby | National Trust\, check online for summertime opening days\nAn accessible Sunken Garden for pushchair and wheelchair accessibility\nStroll along historic terraces highlighted with pots of colour\nExperience a mindful moment at Lilypond fountain in the centre of the garden\n\nAcross The Children’s Country House as we head into summer\, look out for early colour highlight in flowering alliums. As the season comes into its own\, woodland geraniums blossom and terrace beds feature roses in full bloom. At the Sunken Garden\, colour will continue to build with clusters of peonies and heuchera. A garden season highlight\, don’t miss flowering tree canopies of pink horse chestnut and scented lime trees – ideal for a peaceful spot to rest at out of the summer sun. \n00
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LOCATION:Kedleston Hall\, Kedleston Road\, near Quarndon\,\, Derby\,\, Derbyshire\,\, DE22 5JH
CATEGORIES:June 2026,National Trust
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