April 11
The childhood home of The Queen Mother, St Paul’s Walden Bury is again opening its doors as part of the National Garden Scheme. The formal woodland garden near Hitchin was created in 1720. Covering more than 50 acres, there are long rides lined with clipped beech hedges leading to temples, statues, a lake and a terraced theatre. There are seasonal displays of daffodils, magnolias and rhododendrons and plenty of wildflowers. Tickets £7.50 (booking required), children free. Alswick Hall in Buntingford is also planning an NGS open day on April 11.
Take a wander round the beautiful gardens of St Pauls Waldenbury, part of the National Garden Scheme open gardens