Westbury Court Garden is one of those National Trust properties that feels rather different from the grand houses and sweeping landscapes you might expect. Tucked away in Westbury-on-Severn in Gloucestershire, this beautifully restored garden is England’s only restored 17th-century Dutch-style water garden, with long canals, clipped topiary, a circular pool, productive kitchen gardens and some wonderfully old trees. There’s a huge sense of calm here. It’s the sort of place where you can take your time, wander along the water and actually stop to look at what’s growing. There are some fascinating details to discover too, from the 400-year-old holm oak to the Tall Pavilion and the garden’s carefully recreated historic planting. If you’re looking for a peaceful National Trust garden in Gloucestershire, particularly one with a bit of history and something genuinely different to see, Westbury Court Garden is well worth a visit.
