On 9/1/06 11:22, in article ,
"Des Higgins" wrote:


"Des Higgins" wrote in message
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"Sacha" wrote in message
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We're thinking of doing a tour of bits of UK later this year and are
trying
to decide which parts to visit. Obviously, we'll have to sit down and
plan
the routes we take 'there and back' but would be grateful for suggestions
as
to 'must see' gardens. Some might have to wait for a separate trip,
though.
Ray has seen several, I've seen very few so in a sense, we're starting
from
scratch. What are *your* favourite gardens in *your* area and further
afield, too. All suggestions gratefully received!


Mountstewart in NI is about 1-2 hours drive SE from belfast and is
stunning (BIG house and BIG garden)

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main.../w-mountstewar
t/



my mistake (we took a very roundabout route when we were there); it is less
than an hours from Belfast and you can even get a bus by the sounds of it.


Many thanks to everyone who has come up with their favourites and given us
food for thought. I don't think we'll get to Ireland this time - that will
have to be a separate (and expensive) trip! We hope to sort of drive up the
west of England, into Scotland and come back down the east but that's
over-simplifying to quite a degree! Any more thoughts that occur will be
most welcome.

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Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
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