If you are tired with all the work pressure and your fast paced life, and, are planning to go for a much needed vacation, holidays in Dorset might be the perfect solution for you. If you love nature and have a thing for gardens, you should definitely give Dorset a shot. You are sure to be mesmerized by the beautiful gardens of this county. Dorset is a county located in the south western part of England. It coasts the English Channel and is known for its closeness to nature. The county is mostly rural and has not been corrupted by the modern times yet.
Holidays in Dorset can be really good fun for you and your family. While this county offers a wide ensemble of tourist spots, you should definitely visit some the amazing gardens here. The most beautiful ones are as follows:
The Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens
This garden was established by the first Countess of Ilchester in 1765. It was started as a simple garden for kitchen purposes, but, over the years, has turned into a 30-acre beautiful garden. This garden hosts numerous rare and exotic plants, brought together from all corners of the world. It is known all over the world for its wide variety of plants and flowers, ranging from magnolias to rhododendrons. The ideal time to visit is October, when the entire garden is gorgeously lit up in flood light. Your holidays in Dorset will be incomplete without visiting this garden.
The Athelhampton Gardens
Built in 1891, this garden is actually a collection of soothing, classy locations. This garden offers a wide variety of visual delights, ranging from a great court with stunning, large pyramids, to beautiful plantations of roses, tulips, etc. There are numerous amazing fountains and a still functional dovecote that originates from the 15th century. This garden is a must visit location if you are spending your holidays in Dorset.
The Forde Abbey
This garden is one of the most well known gardens in the world and, is located on the bank of River Axe. This garden was formed in the 1700s when the Great Pond was connected to the smaller ponds and cascades. This is one of the finest and earliest examples of landscape gardens. This garden offers plenty of attractions like the largest powered fountain of England, the Centenary Fountain, etc. This garden is one of the biggest attractions of .
While you are holidaying in Dorset, you should also try Torquay holidays, a nearby town of Devon, a neighbouring county. Torquay holidays can be great thanks to the amazing tourist spots and really superb gardens,
Abbey Park
This is a 'water cum rock' garden which was created in 1924. It has some amazing fountains and rock art. The lighting is superb too, and, you will definitely fall in love with the lighting based fountain shows. This park should not be missed during your Torquay holidays.
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