The Savill Garden (Windsor Great Park, Berkshire)
World-renowned 35 acres of ornamental gardens and woodland, including National Collections and rare international species, The Savill Garden provides a wealth of beauty and interest in all seasons. Spring in The Savill Garden is heralded by hosts of daffodils, marvellous magnolias and the wonderful perfume of the varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas. Summer brings a contrast of colour, with the vibrancy of the grand Herbaceous Borders and the tranquil, pastel shades of the Golden Jubilee Garden. The glorious displays of autumn in the Garden are a joy to behold, before attention turns to the striking new additions to the Winter Garden. The Rose Garden is truly an amazing sight with roses specially chosen for their scent and repeat flowering. As you approach, a blanket of highly perfumed scent envelops you along with the sight of 2,500 roses planted in unusual, interlocking crescents of borders. The contemporary design creates an intense sensory experience best enjoyed from the walkway, which appears to float above the Rose Garden. The Queen Elizabeth Temperate House is another must-see element. The Temperate House provides an ideal environment to grow particularly tender plants, including examples of rhododendrons and mahonias from the National Collections. The Temperate House also showcases original and unusual seasonal plant displays which offer continuous floral interest and vitality throughout the year. The Savill Building, with its award winning grid-shell roof fabricated from sustainable sources from forests within Windsor Great Park, offers excellent shopping, an art gallery, exhibitions and a restaurant, managed by Leith’s. This impressive visitor centre is the gateway to The Royal Landscape and visitors to the Savill Building can also pick up information showing the extensive network of footpaths, picnic areas and cycle paths across The Royal Landscape including Valley Gardens and Virginia Water. Landmarks of The Royal Landscape include the 100ft Totem Pole, the 18th-century ornamental waterfall, the Roman Ruins and the Obelisk. The Savill Garden is open daily (except Christmas Eve and Christmas Day) between 10am and 6pm from March to October and 10am and 4.30pm during November to February. For more information, visit www.theroyallandscape.co.uk or call 01784 435544…
