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What better way to keep the kids entertained than a day out exploring spring flowers and nature this Easter break? Bluebells, daffodils, and wildflower meadows - enjoy a family day out this spring without breaking the bank as South Western Railway reveals the best-rated wildflower gardens where kids go free or cost £2.50 and under for admission.
Find the list of gardens here: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/where-next/things-to-do/best-wildflower-gardens
After analysing the admission prices for adults and kids, collating online reviews and ratings, and counting the frequency of specific keywords in reviews, such as 'wildflower' and 'spring', SWR names the top 10 best public wildflower gardens.
The 10 best-rated gardens where kids go free/under £2.50
Rank |
Name |
Location |
Adult ticket |
Child ticket |
TripAdvisor score/5 |
No. of 5* reviews |
No. of spring wildflower keywords |
Score/100 |
1 |
Highnam Court Gardens |
Gloucestershire |
£5.00 |
Free for age 16 and under |
5 |
50 |
5 |
77 |
1 |
Ardmaddy Castle Gardens |
Argyllshire |
£5.00 |
Free (unspecified age) |
5 |
11 |
0 |
77 |
3 |
Cae Hir Gardens |
Dyfed |
£6.00 |
£2.00 ages 4-16 |
4.5 |
96 |
12 |
72 |
4 |
Benmore Botanic Garden |
Argyllshire |
£7.20 |
Free for age 15 and under |
4.5 |
447 |
22 |
68 |
5 |
Stillingfleet Lodge Garden and Nursery |
Yorkshire |
£7.00 |
£2.00 for ages 5-16 |
4.5 |
284 |
47 |
67 |
6 |
Hergest Croft Gardens |
Herefordshire |
£8.00 |
Free for age 16 and under |
4.5 |
117 |
41 |
66 |
7 |
Helmsley Walled Garden |
North Yorkshire |
£9.00 |
Free for age 16 and under |
4.5 |
349 |
82 |
65 |
8 |
Aberglasney Gardens |
Carmarthenshire |
£11.00 |
Free for age 16 and under |
4.5 |
347 |
68 |
61 |
8 |
Dorothy Clive Garden |
Shropshire |
£11 |
£2 for ages 5-17 |
4.5 |
222 |
54 |
61 |
10 |
Sezincote House Gardens |
Gloucestershire |
£7.50 |
£2.50 for ages 16 and under |
4.5 |
181 |
15 |
59 |
Highnam
Court Gardens
Adult tickets £5, kids 16 & under go free
Ardmaddy Castle Gardens
Adult tickets £5, kids 16 go free
Cae Hir Gardens
Adult tickets £6, kids £2.00
Please find further information about the gardens on this page here: https://www.southwesternrailway.com/where-next/things-to-do/best-wildflower-gardens
Calli Ward, Head of Marketing at South Western Railway comments:
"It's no wonder the great British love for gardens goes beyond our own back yard, we're spoilt for choice with so many beautiful gardens open to the public.
"To help make the decision a little easier, we've found the 10 cheapest gardens for kids this Easter for families and parents.
"During your visit, look out for bluebells, rhododendrons, magnolias, and wisteria, to name a few flowers that bloom in spring. Plenty of gardens are also dog friendly and let you bring your own picnic, so you can really make a day of it this Easter break."