Gardens

*Update – the gardens are now closed until spring 2024*

In the warmer weather, a visit to the museum isn’t complete without exploring our beautiful gardens including a Walled Kitchen Garden and Woodland Walk.

Walled Garden

Visit our beautiful Walled Garden filled with seasonal fruit and veg and colourful flowers. It evokes the character of a working Victorian Kitchen Garden.

Girl Dressed As A Butterfly in the Walled Garden

Honeybees

We have two hives in our Walled Garden, home to 120,000 honeybees in the summer. Please keep a safe distance while they are busy working and saving the planet.

Honeybees in the Walled Garden

Winter Garden

A winter garden was a must for Victorian high society. Today you can still enjoy the tropical planting and enjoy unrivalled views of the park.

Winter Garden