2008 - Year of the Cotswold Garden

English gardens are delightful in every season as Winter snowdrops, Spring wildflowers, Summer roses and Autumn colours chase each other through the year.

Cotswolds gardens tend to be traditionally English with border gardens, splendid displays of rose varieties and afternoon tea on the lawn. From National Trust 'supergardens' to small private gardens open for charity, our gardens are a romantic delight.

Our travel tip for garden lovers is to look for charity "Garden Open" schemes (details from Tourist Information Centres). For a small charge you can visit private gardens and very often chat with owners or head gardeners (often they're the same person!) - a great way to pick up gardening hints or see behind the scenes.