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Discover the many blooms of our Rose Garden

The Rose Garden is currently alive with striking alliums, bringing vibrant colour and texture to the space as summer begins to unfold. In the coming weeks, the garden will transition into the classic beauty of roses, with blooms and fragrance filling the beds throughout June, before vibrant dahlias begin to emerge later in the season, continuing the garden’s ever-changing summer display. Behind the scenes, our Gardening Team are working diligently to nurture the space, carefully guiding the Rose Garden’s transformation as it progresses through the season.

Explore our Rockery

The Mediterranean-inspired rockery within the Water Terraces which was planted last year is flourishing in the recent sunshine, bringing a warm, sun-soaked atmosphere to the Gardens. Carefully selected trees, chosen for their resemblance to olive trees, enhance the Mediterranean character of the space and create a beautifully tranquil setting to explore this season. Combined with textured planting and natural stonework, it is the perfect spot to pause, wander, and enjoy the rockey's summery effect.

Enjoy the lakeside view at our Temple of Flora

The Temple of Flora, a Grade II listed structure dating back to the 18th century, has now reopened for visitors to enjoy. Positioned opposite the Great Lake, the historic temple provides a striking focal point within the landscape and a wonderful place to explore as well as enjoy the view of the lake from. This summer, the Gardening Team will be starting work on a new Temple Garden as once was found here during the Victorian period, introducing a myriad of colourful flowers to compliment the Temple – appropriately so as the Temple is dedicated to the Goddess of Flowers.

Other features to discover

In the Walled Garden, sunflowers will bloom throughout the summer and into mid-autumn, bringing vibrant colour and striking views to the space. Alongside the seasonal displays, the Garden Team are growing a variety of fruit and vegetables which are used across the Palace’s catering services. Additionally, freshly mowed pathways offer a new way to experience the Gardens, weaving through the grass and flourishing wildflowers for a more rural stroll.