Alnwick Castle Gardens
When I visited Alnwick Castle, some flowers were already putting on a colourful display, while others were still waiting for warmer days before they emerged. Not everything was in bloom yet, but there was still plenty of colour to enjoy, particularly from the tulips.
The Grand Cascade was one of the highlights, with its flowing water and elegant arches providing plenty of opportunities for photographs. Beyond the fountain, there were quieter corners to explore, including the rose gardens. The cherry blossom and bamboo gardens also offered something different, showing just how varied the landscape is within the grounds.
One of the more unusual parts of the visit was the Poison Garden. The guided tour only lasted around fifteen minutes, but it was fascinating to discover just how many familiar plants can be poisonous. Some of the examples were surprising, including daffodils, rhubarb leaves and doc leaves.
Alnwick garden boasts the largest collection of ‘Tai-hauku’ cherry blossom outside of Japan and there are over 300 trees in the Orchard. They only bloom for a couple of weeks each year, usually at the end of April.
