This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more There are five beautiful RHS gardens across the country (Image: Getty Images) Surrey is not short of pretty little towns - but Woking has a global claim to fame. It's home to the beautiful RHS Garden Wisley which has been visited by royalty.
The garden is known as one of the world’s greatest and it is packed with horticultural inspiration. The town of Woking is a pretty place to stop by on your way to the garden. Located in Surrey, the town is known for being the landing place for the aliens in H.
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READ MORE: Quiet UK town taken over by 'Italian mafia' that's now popular with commuters These ruins are an important part of the history in the area (Image: Getty Images) Just four miles out of Woking town centre, you’ll find Newark Priory Ruins which is a beautiful little place to visit. While it is located on private land, these ruins were once a monastery until it was dissolved during the reign of King Henry VIII. The surrounding area is a great place to explore the countryside.
Throughout the year, there are several gardening shows which take place at the RHS Garden Wisley, for example, the famous Chelsea Flower Show and the RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show . RHS Garden Wisley is the flagship garden of the RHS and home to some of the largest plant collections anywhere in the world. Mary Berry and Princess Kate visited the garden (Image: Getty Images) Don't miss.
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This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy The garden has specific planting schemes which are are continuously evolving, with something to inspire visitors on every visit.
Inside, you’ll find the Rock Garden, a tropical inspired Exotic Garden and the Bowes-Lyon Rose Garden. As the seasons change, the garden beautifully shows the variety of nature throughout the year, from autumnal changes to the trees or new flowers blooming in spring. One guest on Tripadvisor said: “This was our first visit to RHS Wisley! It will definitely not be our last.
The car park is spacious and even from there the site looks impressive. We paid £16.50 each to visit and it was thoroughly worth it.
“Some other gardens are more expensive and a lot smaller. The site is divided into lots of different areas and the handy map is worth using. The flowers and borders were stunning as was each of the gardens.
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