Beautiful gardens in the UK to get lost in this summer - The UK has a bounty of beautiful gardens to visit. Check out this list and plan a family outing this summer.

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Helmingham Hall Gardens - This historic Grade I listed manor house in Suffolk is surrounded by beautiful gardens.

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Beth Chatto Gardens - Named after the late horticulturalist, these serene gardens are near Colchester.

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Hidcote Manor Garden - This fascinating green space in Gloucestershire is in the Arts and Crafts style and is composed of a series of outdoor "rooms".

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Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden - Check out the work of one of the most famous sculptors in British history at this incredible garden in St Ives, Cornwall.

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Kew Gardens - Founded in the 19th century, this London attraction houses one of the largest botanical collections in the world.

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Kentwell Hall and Gardens - This Tudor mansion in Suffolk has extensive gardens that are perfect for a summer day out.

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Heale House - Heale House and its accompanying gardens are positioned on the River Avon in Wiltshire.

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Fountains Abbey - This ruined medieval abbey in North Yorkshire is surrounded by the breathtaking Studley Royal Water Garden.

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Edinburgh's Royal Botanical Gardens - The second-oldest botanical garden in the UK after the Oxford Botanic Garden, this attraction is home to tens of thousands of species of plants.

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Cerney House and Gardens - This 17th century house in Cirencester has 40 acres of gardens and parkland.

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Tower Hamlets Cemetery - This overgrown cemetery in London is a perfect place to take a walk and find respite from the busy city.

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Hestercombe Gardens - Designed by Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens at the beginning of the last century, this intricately designed garden is beautiful on a summer day.

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Crook Hall and Gardens - Crook Hall and its surrounding gardens are a serene spot perfect for a family day out in Durham.

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Wisley Gardens - These gardens get almost a million visitors each year, and it's easy to understand why.

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Fenton House Garden - Another tranquil spot in London, these gardens surround a 17th century merchant's house in Hampstead.

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Arley Hall and Gardens - The magnificent Arley Hall in Cheshire has some equally impressive gardens that are definitely worth exploring.

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Walled Garden, Lindisfarne Castle - Another Arts and Crafts garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll, this walled garden is in the grounds of Lindisfarne Castle on the Northumberland island.

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Bodnant Gardens - This garden in North Wales was established in the 19th century and is now managed by the National Trust.

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Dalemain Mansion and Historic Gardens - This garden in the Lake District is so picturesque that it won the Garden of the Year Award in 2013.

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Waterperry Gardens - These Oxfordshire gardens were the site of the school of horticulture founded by Beatrix Havergal. Today the gardens and the adjoining museum are open to visitors.

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Alnwick Gardens - Established in the 18th century, these sprawling gardens in Northumberland feature a large tree house and a poison garden.

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Nunhead Cemetery - The overgrown Nunhead Cemetery in south London is a popular walking spot with locals but not particularly well-known by others.

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The Dorothy Clive Garden - Colonel Harry Clive created this incredible garden for his wife, Dorothy.

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Gilbert White's House - The house and gardens of noted horticulturalist Gilbert White is now a museum. Located in Hampshire, it also has a number of historic collections.

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Forbidden Corner - A family-friendly attraction in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this network of pathways and tunnels is full of tricks and surprises.

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Skip Garden in Kings Cross - Who says there aren't any interesting gardens in central London? This fantastic sustainable garden in Kings Cross provides food for the Skip Garden Kitchen, as well as hosting sustainability workshops.

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Lost Gardens of Heligan - First founded by the Tremayne family in the 18th century, these eclectic gardens in Cornwall are one of the most botanical gardens in the UK.

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Dalston Eastern Curve - Another spot for those looking for a quiet moment in the big city, this oasis of green is located in East London.

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High Glanau Manor - This Grade II listed Arts and Crafts manor in south-east Wales is surrounded by gardens dating from the 1920s.

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Stillingfleet Lodge - Stillingfleet Lodge is a wildlife-friendly nursery and botanical garden in York. It hosts a sculpture exhibition each August.

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Mount Stewart - The majestic Mount Stewart in County Down, Northern Ireland, was built by the Stewart family in the 18th century. It was donated to the National Trust just over 60 years ago and has been open to visitors ever since.

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Mottisfont Abbey - This historic estate in Hampshire is a Grade I listed building that dates back to medieval times. Its delightful grounds include a rose garden.

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