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The home of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills and a classic landscape garden.
Discover the best winter colour, landscaped lakes and picturesque parkland in Surrey.
Swathes of heritage daffodils in the garden make Polesden Lacey as pretty as a picture in March and April. The traditional orchard is the place to stop for a picnic and admire the beautiful pink apple blossom. In May wisteria flowers on the towers of the walled garden in heady-fragranced purple blooms. The beds of irises and alliums are a delight to seek out.
In early spring see the magnificent magnolia trees with their waxy blooms and paths lined with daffodils. In April and May the famous Winkworth bluebells start to emerge, carpeting banks of the arboretum in a sea of purple. While the Azaleas Steps down to the Boathouse offer a stunning riot of colour.
Delicate bluebells form a carpet of violet in the ancient woodlands at Hatchlands Park. On your way look out for pretty wood anemones and violets scattered along the Long Walk, followed by the cheery sight of cowslips in the meadow and May blossom.
Experience the joyful landscape at Claremont. In May stroll through corridors of rhododendrons and look out for baby gosling. Take a boat out onto the lake from Easter onwards.
The home of an Edwardian party house, the Surrey Hills and a classic landscape garden.