Picton Castle & Gardens

“Set in vast woodland grounds, this is a very interesting place to visit. You can spend hours wandering the many (easy) trails around the parkland and visiting the tranquil pond area and beautiful walled garden. Even in October, there was plenty of colour. There is a nice spacious cafe in a sunny courtyard, serving morning coffee & cake and delicious looking lunches (sadly, we only had the morning refreshments!). We took the private castle tour, which for and extra £5, gave access to the upstairs room and an interesting talk about the family and architecture of the castles many changes over the years. A beautiful building, inside and out, with many of the furnishings being those gifted by the family, making it still feel alive. A wonderful day out with loads to see.”

“Very well stocked range of gardens that are surviving the extreme temperatures fairly well. They seem to have predicted our climate change with choices of Mediterranean and tropical plants. The layout in many places is a little 'wilder' and less formal than many gardens but is all the more beautiful for that. Good cafe serving great food - and wine!”

“Beautiful gardens. Enormous variety of plants. We had our lunch in the fernery next to the little lunch kiosk by the walled garden. The entry ticket gives you a week's access, handy if you are staying in the area. Plenty of parking and toilets.”