Early summer is the perfect time to reconnect with natures quiet rhythms. As borders burst into colour, National Trust gardens in summer invite visitors to slow down and linger a little longer.

Take in the sights and scents of flowers in full bloom and pause for a moment finding a peaceful escape from the pace of everyday life.

Visitors can while away hours in the sunshine meandering along tree-lined paths, through formal gardens and historic parterres, or basking in the warmth of walled kitchen gardens. Shady orchards are home to heritage varieties of fruit trees, and wildflower meadows buzz with life. Enjoy a solo stroll or share the moment with family and friends and pack a picnic for a full day out.

Each garden is looked after by a team of the charity’s staff and volunteers and is planted to not only add colour and interest, but support wildlife and nature too.

To celebrate the colourful, quiet days of early summer, the National Trust has pulled together a list of the best summer gardens to explore now in Warwickshire.

To find out more visit: Gardens in Warwickshire | National Trust

Here are the details for the best summer gardens in Warwickshire:

Summer is a spectacular time to explore the gardens at Baddesley Clinton, with formal gardens, wildflower meadows and historic stew ponds, the longer days are the perfect time to explore. The colourful borders come into full bloom and visitors can wander through displays of soft peonies and sweetly scented sweet peas climbing through the flower beds. Fragrant roses fill the air while bountiful borders spill over onto pathways, creating a vibrant patchwork of colour throughout the grounds. From formal planting schemes to productive vegetable gardens overflowing with seasonal produce, there are blooms at every turn, while the wildflower meadows hum with buzzing bees and butterflies, making it the perfect place to slow down, soak up the scenery and enjoy the beauty of the season.

Charlecote comes alive in summer with its flowers spilling over beds and borders, framed by lush greenery. From late spring into summer, delicate peonies, striking purple allium, bright marigolds and heliotropes transform the gardens. Nearby, the Orangery and the charming Victorian-era Granny’s Summerhouse are framed by flourishing blooms, while the secluded Woodland Garden offers cool, shaded paths ideal for a peaceful escape on warmer days. Just beyond the gardens, in the deer park, bees from the Apiary are gathering nectar, dragonflies are buzzing around the river, and visitors may even spot a flash of kingfisher blue along the Avon.

At Packwood House, the grade II listed gardens dating back to 1650, provide a peaceful retreat filled with colour and tranquillity throughout the summer months. In the beautiful Carolean Garden, visitors can admire stunning herbaceous borders and take in sweeping views across the gardens and surrounding parkland, while climbing roses, fragrant honeysuckles and vibrant terrace beds bring a dazzling burst of seasonal colour. Bursting with a kaleidoscope of blooms, the gardens are the perfect place to enjoy the long, warm days of summer outdoors. From the contemporary mingled-style planting and wildflower meadows to the orchard and productive Kitchen Garden, there is beauty around every corner and the magnificent ancient yew trees are waiting to be explored.

Summer is a wonderful time to explore the gardens at Upton House, where colourful borders, fragrant roses and sweeping views create the perfect seasonal escape. The honey-coloured house is home to a renowned art collection, as well as a café and gift shop, making it ideal for a relaxed day out.

Remodelled by Lady Bearsted with guidance from Kitty Lloyd-Jones in the 1930s, the gardens feature highlights including the mirror pool, rose garden and herbaceous borders, all bursting with colour throughout the summer months. Visitors can enjoy peaceful walks beneath the cedar trees, admire vibrant displays of lupins, delphiniums and peonies, or unwind in the lush Bog Garden beside gently trickling water.