The 15 Best Garden Tours in the UK

1.Kew Gardens Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,252 reviews · 1 day · from $32Our pick

Spend a full day at Kew Gardens, 30 minutes from central London by train. Your ticket covers 326 acres, historic Kew Palace, three art galleries, glasshouses, The Hive, the Arboretum, and free walking tours. Bring lunch or budget for cafés, and allow time for long walks between highlights.

“Kew Gardens are absolutely stunning. I've spent over 6 hours strolling around with a plan even and still couldn't see it all in one go. I'd recommend booking your ticket over the official website though. It makes the entrance a little easier.”

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2.Kew Gardens Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,055 reviews · from $30

Use your pre-purchased ticket to explore London’s 326-acre Kew Gardens at your own pace. See the Palm House, Temperate House, Queen’s Garden, Kew Palace, Pagoda, and Treetop Walkway, or join a free guided walk. Allow at least three hours, and longer if you want the full day.

“Visit to Sue Wilkinson exhibition, Plants of the Qur’an, which was a fascinating exhibition and beautiful botanical paintings.”

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3.The Kensington Palace Gardens Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 934 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $158

Meet your guide at Queensway Station for a two-hour walk through Kensington Gardens, including the Italian Gardens, Round Pond, royal stories, and a private table at the Orangery. Guides such as Doug, Paul, Paddy, and Barbara add humor and local insight. Palace entry is optional and not included by default.

“Absolutely best experience of the gardens with our tour guide Doug 😁and the high tea was exceptional 😍my mums 70th birthday and she enjoyed it so much thank you xx”

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4.Step Inside the Game Show – The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 365 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88Top rated

Take on four Crystal Maze zones in Manchester with a Maze Master such as Queen Evelyn. Solve mental, physical, skill, and mystery challenges, earn crystals, then race for tokens in the Crystal Dome. Expect a fast 90-minute team game with photo chances and TV-style fun.

“Fantastic time for all the family, exactly like the tv show. Queen Evelyn (spelling?)was fantastic talking us through the journey highly recommended.”

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5.Kensington Palace Gardens Tour with Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 325 reviews · from $160

Meet your English-speaking guide at Queensway Station for an hour-long walk through Kensington Palace Gardens, including the Sunken Garden and royal landmarks. Guides such as Simon, Doug, and Astrid add lively historical detail before afternoon tea in the Orangery, with vegetarian and vegan choices available.

“Our guide was amazing and the high tea was such a wonderful experience.”

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6.Sky Garden Early Access with Pastry and Hot Drink

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 242 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Enter Sky Garden early, enjoy one pastry and hot drink at Sky Pod Bar, and take in views of the Shard, Tower Bridge, and Tower of London. Bring headphones and a charged phone to use the included multilingual audio guide for later sightseeing around London.

“Very nice morning experience at Sky Garden. Early access gives you a better feel about Sky Garden with less visitors around and a nice small breakfast snack. Definitely recommended”

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7.The Alnwick Garden: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 241 reviews · 1 day · from $16

Spend a full day exploring The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland. Follow the 326-tree TaiHaku cherry orchard, watch the 120-jet Grand Cascade, and join a separate guided Poison Garden tour. The £16 garden ticket is wheelchair accessible, and each paying adult may bring up to four children free.

“A lovely time in the gardens, so many different things to see, the swings in the orchard, the formal gardens at the top, the water features and fountains and best of all the poison garden, so interesting. We also saw lots of birds and the fuck had 12 babies!!!!”

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8.Birmingham: Winterbourne House and Garden Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 199 reviews · 1 day · from $13

Spend a day at Winterbourne House and Garden, a short distance from Birmingham city center. Tour Edwardian rooms, learn about the Nettlefold family, and wander seven acres containing more than 6,000 plant species, greenhouses, quiet paths, and garden seats.

“Despite the closure of the house etc, our visit was a lovely experience. Particularly appreciated the range of plants, including unusual ones. The hyacinth greenhouse was gorgeous. Staff were friendly and helpful.”

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9.Step Inside the Game Show The Crystal Maze Live Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109

You join a team and follow a quirky Maze Master through Aztec, Medieval, Industrial, and Futuristic zones. Solve mental, physical, skill, and mystery games to earn crystals, then grab tokens in the famous Crystal Dome. The 90-minute experience is in English and suits most travelers.

“Had a great time doing this experience, it was great fun for all the family.”

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10.Skip the Line: House and Garden Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 122 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $14

Spend 1 to 4 hours at Winterbourne House and Garden, an Edwardian Arts and Crafts villa with a walled garden, rock garden, woodland walk, and global plant collections. Your mobile ticket includes admission, though a short queue may still be possible.

“Surprised to find this near the heart of the city. Well worth the visit. Visited early March and will return throughout the year ahead.”

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11.York: Castle Howard House and Gardens – Self-Guided

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 120 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Spend a full day at Castle Howard exploring its grand interiors, seasonal gardens, walled garden, lakeside paths, and Skelf Island playground. Use the multilingual audio guide or speak with room guides, then add a boat ride, cream tea, or bus trip from York for a fuller visit.

“It is easy to catch a number 81 bus from York that takes you directly to Castle Howard. The grounds are beautiful and the castle was excellent. What I really appreciated was the very knowledgable Guides in each room. They were friendly and filled with all kinds of knowledge about Castle, Howard, and the valuable items in each of the rooms. It was so much fun to talk to them. There is food at the entrance as well as the castle. Also, on display were sculptures throughout the gardens by Tony Craig. What a wonderful use of this setting to display these sculptures. I highly recommend this site to anyone…”

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12.VIP Kensington Palace Gardens Tour & Royal Tea Crown Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $159

Meet your guide near Hyde Park for a royal-focused walk through Kensington Gardens, stories of Diana, Victoria, and the modern monarchy, then afternoon tea at the Orangery. Choose the palace upgrade for timed entry and a self-guided look at the State Apartments, royal rooms, and exhibitions.

“Wonderful experience. Mike was a great guide and encouraged questions. We had tea on the property and it was delicious and VERY filling.”

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13.Kenilworth Castle and Elizabethan Garden Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 97 reviews · 2 hours · from $19

Spend about two hours exploring Kenilworth Castle and its Elizabethan garden. See Leicester’s fountain and emblem, Tudor rooms, the castle keep, and hands-on displays in the stables. Choose a single or family ticket, then stop at the Stables Tearoom for cake or a light lunch.

“Beautiful way to fill a drizzly February day! lots to see and climb up. very beautiful space xx”

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14.RHS Garden Wisley Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 86 reviews · 2 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $19

Spend 2 to 6 hours at RHS Garden Wisley, one of Britain’s best-known gardens. Your entry covers the grounds and plant collections, while optional shuttle bus and guide book choices help with orientation. Bring a picnic if you want to keep costs down, and leave time for the gift shop.

“Give yourself plenty of time! Bring packed lunch/picnic to save cost as cafe pricey. Parking plentiful.”

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15.Kensington Palace VIP Garden Tour with Royal High Tea

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 71 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $187

Walk from Queensway through Kensington Gardens with guides such as Doug, Paul, Simon, or Ben, seeing the Italian Gardens, Peter Pan statue, Diana memorial, and Round Pond before afternoon tea at the Orangery. A small group and added drink make this a polished royal outing, but palace entry may require a separate option.

“Doug was fantastic! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful walk through the gardens. He even sat with me during the tea as I was traveling solo.”

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