There’s no better way to spend a day than connecting with
nature.
And in the UK, there are hundreds of glorious locations to
appreciate flora and fauna.
In amongst the urban landscapes and bustling cities are
countless stunning rural spots ideal for family outings, with many hosting
their own unique attractions for adults and children alike.
Take a look at these three stunning locations for a day out
that offer breath-taking views and an escape from city life.
1. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
A 250-year-old institution, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
is one of the most important ecological locations in the UK. An educational
home to plants and fungi, the UNESCO world heritage site contains over 50,000
plant species.
Amongst its stunning attractions are the Arboterum, home to
over 14,000 trees, it’s Japanese landscape garden, steeped in tranquillity and
tradition and crafted in collaboration with Osaka University, and its
treehouse, which was crafted with the help of Ormiston
Wire and has been home to a number of events including Santa’s Grotto.
And on top of all this, the Richmond-based attraction has a
number of dining spots to eat in or takeaway.
2. Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an outdoor display of modern and
contemporary sculptures by local and international artists alike. It is the
UK’s first gallery of its kind, and the largest in Europe.
The museum is currently home to an exhibition of four major
Damien Hirst creations until May 2023. In addition to this, its unique on-site
18th century chapel currently contains Rachel Kneebone’s 399 Days.
Named for the time it took the artist to make, the ambitious creation echoes
the Trojan Column and depicts mesmeric detail within its complexity.
The family-friendly location also runs a number of local
events for all ages, including screen printing and wreath-making
classes, so check ahead before visiting to make the most of your family day
out.
3. Sissinghurst Castle Garden
The gardens at Sissinghurst Castle were created by English
author Vita Sackville-West and her husband Harold Nicholson. The inspiration
for much of Sackville-West’s work, the gardens came under the care of the
National Trust in 1967, and have since become a hugely popular visiting spot
for tourists.
The site has undertaken many transformations over the years;
what was once the rose garden later became the White Garden, and the roses
transferred to their own brand-new space. And during the lifetimes of
Sackville-West and Nicholson, they had attempted to imitate the Greek
isle of Delos following a visit there in 1935. Although these plans never
came to pass, the National Trust is now working to achieve their vision.
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens is steeped in literary history,
making it a perfect visiting spot for curious minds.
These are just three incredible UK locations to explore the
great outdoors.
Have we missed any top UK greenery spots? Let us know
in the comments below.
No comments:
Post a Comment