3 miles south-east of Totnes at Ashprington A secluded woodland garden in 11 acres It has undergone restoration and re-creation by the present owners, R J Pitts and R C H Soans. The 18th century landscaped garden has a large collection of plants, provide interest throughout the year. more information
Bicton Agricultural CollegeFrom Exeter, east on A3052 then right onto B3178 Bicton College Garden & Arboretum, set in parkland, is a college of agriculture with display gardens and collections of plants. The Arboretum has a 0.5 mile walk . more information
Bicton Park GardensFrom Exeter, east on A3052 then right onto B3178 at Newton Poppleford for 2 miles Bicton Park has over 60 acres of gardens and lawns, fragrant borders, water features and formal gardens. There is a Palm House, built in 1815 and a woodland railway as well as a museum, Garden Centre, and a range of activities and play areas. Bicton College Garden & Arboretum, set in parkland, is a college of agriculture with display gardens and collections of plants. The Arboretum has a 0.5 mile walk . more information
At Dalwood, 3 miles west of Axminster, 6 miles East of Honiton The landscaped 6 acre garden is still being developed, the main feature is the woodland garden with rhododendrons and azaleas, at its best in the spring. There is also a pergola walk. more information
Coleton Fishacre3 miles east of Kingswear A Lutyenseque house built in the 1920s for Rupert and Lady Dorothy D'Oyly Carte. The family set about planting the 25 acres set in a sheltered valley, with a formal pool garden and wooded areas descending to the sea. The variety of exotic plants provides interest throughout the year, with bamboo's, minosas, mrytle and other moisture-loving plants growing around the pool and streams. The house and gardens are owned by the National Trust. more information
Opposite Marwood Church, 4 miles north of Barnstaple, 0.5 mile west of B3230. A 20 acre valley garden with lakes, a bog garden and a rock and alpine scree. The National Collections of 'Iris ensata', tulbahias and astilbes. An extensive range of plants can be seen, and includes 12 different species of wisteria cascade over the pergola. more information
RHS Garden Rosemoor1 mile south of Great Torrington on B3220 A 65 acre garden set in the Torridge Valley of North Devon. The original 8 acre garden, created by Lady Anne Berry, was given to the Royal Horticultural Society with additional land. The National Garden still retains the style developed by Lady Anne. The mature planting around Rosemoor House are joined to the new Formal Garden by a winding gorge. Features include a Terrace, Formal Garden and a Fruit and Vegetable Garden. Rosemoor also has a Visitors Centre with a Lecture Hall, restaurant, shop and a plant centre. more information
Tapeley Park GardensNear Instow, between Bideford and Barnstaple. Follow brown tourist signs from A39 onto B3233. The gardens, created in the 19th century by Sir John Belcher, descends in a series of ornamental terraces from a Queen Ann house. Features include The Lake surrounded by huge Thuja - Plicata trees, a Dairy Lawn and a grotto, decorated with shells. The garden has an Organic Permaculture Garden and, in the Wild Garden, a children's play area. more information
At Buckland Monachorum, Yelverton, 10 miles north of Plymouth A 10 acre garden , created after World War II by Lionel Fortescue, a noted plant collector. Features a terraced walled garden around a ruined vicarage. Collections of shrubs and herbaceous plants, with views over the Devon and Cornish hills. more information