Firestyle Magazine Issue 3 - Spring 2016 | Page 53

Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire
With 3,800 acres of parkland and
gardens, peaceful woodlands
and a magnificent lake to enjoy
there is plenty of space to explore
and relax with your family and
friends at Clumber, especially in
spring when the woodland is alive
with birdsong and a shimmering
carpet of bluebells. The beautiful
walled kitchen garden is famous
for growing hundreds of varieties
of fruit, vegetables, herbs, and has
the biggest collection of culinary
rhubarbs in the country. Clumber
Park also boasts the longest
avenue of double lime trees in
Europe. Planted around 1840 to
line one of the main entrances
into the Park, the majestic Lime
tree Avenue is over two miles long.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
clumber-park/

Anglesey Abbey, Gardens and Lode Mill, Cambridgeshire
Visit a carefully designed garden full of captivating views, vibrant
colour and delicious scents in every season. In spring, drifts of
daffodils spread cheerful colour throughout the garden and
over 4000 hyacinths emerge in the meticulously maintained
flower beds of the Formal Garden. Under the grove of Himalayan
silver birch trees a sea of delicate crimson tulips fill the air with
their sweet scent. The picturesque working watermill and wildlife
discovery area offer great opportunities for families to explore.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/anglesey-abbey/

Morden Hall Park, London
With diverse landscapes and hidden histories, Morden Hall Park
is a green oasis in South London’s suburbia. The river meanders
through the former deer-park, creating a haven for wildlife. The
2.5 acre garden is the perfect place to relax with friends and
family. Surrounded by meadows, trees and the gentle sounds
of birdsong and running water, the park offers a rare sense of
discovery and a chance to get away from it all. From late May
take a wander around the 38 flowerbeds on both sides of the
stream and take in the wonderful scent of roses and dahlias.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/morden-hall-park/
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