A garden that’s less than a 20-minute drive from Bolton has been named among the UK’s most beautiful to visit in a list by Country Living.

Introducing the list, it said: “With the warmer weather arriving, it’s the perfect time to start planning how you’ll make the most of the UK’s great outdoors over the coming months.

“As well as the many beautiful, natural landscapes we have here in Britain, we’re also lucky to have a variety of lovely gardens, from perfectly manicured palace grounds to fragrant and colourful cottage gardens.

“These lush attractions invite you to witness their vibrant flower and plant displays and get inspiration for your own outdoor space, or simply soak up the ambience for pleasure.

“With plenty of charm and character, you'll find impressive 'outdoor rooms,' walled gardens, herbaceous borders and more at these remarkable gardens around the country.”

RHS Garden Bridgewater in Manchester has been named among the UK’s most beautiful to visit.

What Country Living said about RHS Garden Bridgewater

Country Living said: “The Royal Horticultural Society's long-awaited fifth garden, RHS Garden Bridgewater, is one of the most impressive new heritage gardens, not just in the North of England, but in the whole of the UK.

“Created over 154 acres on the former site of Worsley New Hall, an Elizabethan Mansion in Salford, Greater Manchester, it's the first ever RHS garden to be created in an urban area.

“Highlights include the Weston Walled Garden, one of the UK's largest Victorian walled gardens, alongside extensive landscaped grounds including orchards, woods, meadows and lakes as well as living plant collections and horticultural trials.”

If you’re looking to make your visit a longer stay, Country Living recommends staying at Didsbury House Hotel.

It said that it’s located “in a trendy south Manchester suburb and you'll be a 20-minute drive from RHS Garden Bridgewater.”

RHS Garden Bridgewater is among the most beautiful gardens to visit in the UK, according to Country LivingRHS Garden Bridgewater is among the most beautiful gardens to visit in the UK, according to Country Living (Image: Tripadvisor)

Country Living added: “The Victorian villa has original features and a cosy bar for drinks.”

You can see the full list of the most beautiful gardens in the UK via the Country Living website.

RHS Garden Bridgewater has received praise on Tripadvisor with a 3.5/5 star rating from 504 reviews.

One visitor said: “This place is amazing, great way to leave all the hustle and bustle behind and reconnect with nature. Free admission every Tues for Salford residents. Great facilities.

“Wheelchairs and mobility scooters for hire. Fantastic workshops (see events).

“Plenty of things to see Inc Chinese garden. Beautiful place to enjoy a picnic or have choose something from their restaurant and cafe.”

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Another commented: “We drove from West Sussex to visit this new RHS garden and we’re not disappointed it was definitely worth the trip up to visit an absolutely beautiful garden and, considering it’s still quite a new garden it was amazing, the vegetable garden was lovely and even better that they use all the produce in the restaurant.

“I am a lover of Japanese gardens so seeing that was lovely. I can’t wait to go back in a few years to see the changes in the garden.

“The restaurant had a-lot of choice and everything was lovely and fresh. Please do visit if you get the chance. And also lots of child friendly areas to [sic].”