There's also fun for children including a giant weaving wall, an observational garden trail, Beatrix Potter storytelling, and sunflower seeds to plant and take home to grow
A spectacular stately home in Kent with acres of fragrant gardens in bloom including more than 5,000 roses, is having a weekend-long celebration of its stunning displays at their peak.
Penshurst Place and its 11 acre Grade I-listed gardens which date back to 1346 are considered to be one of the most beautiful in private ownership, and they remain remarkably true to their original Elizabethan design. There's a dazzling water feature in the Italian Garden; a rainbow-coloured floral walk; the heavenly scent of a 100m pink pastel peony border; and the romance of a climbing wisteria.
Penshurst Place is taking part in the annual Glorious Gardens celebration on June 7 and 8, and it's the perfect opportunity to experience the gardens at their best. Each of the 11 different 'garden rooms' will be filled with flowers.
It's just been announced that this much-loved attraction is one of only eight national finalists in the Historic Houses Garden of the Year. This is the second time it has been nominated, so what could be better than a visit to this fragrant attraction which will be riot of colour at this time of year?
During the weekend, there will be visiting exhibitors and pop-up entertainment including garden tours led by Penshurst's head gardener, live music from Bromley Town brass band which will be playing movie theme tunes, weaving demos and displays, and floral decorations on the garden architecture, Kent Wildlife Trust and a landscape photography exhibition.
And there's plenty for children too, including a giant weaving wall, an observational garden trail, Beatrix Potter storytelling, and sunflower seeds to plant and take home to grow.
Penshurst Place general manager Ben Thomas said: "We are delighted to be a finalist in such a competitive field, especially given the many outstanding historic gardens across the UK. This nomination is a testament to the generations of the Sidney family who have maintained the historical integrity of the grounds since 1552.
"The gardens are rooted in their Elizabethan origins and have barely changed since their creation, something we are incredibly proud of. We hope visitors will come and enjoy the gardens for themselves this summer, particularly when our 100-metre Peony Border and more than 5,000 roses are in full bloom and support us with a vote."
Chair of the Historic Houses Gardens Committee Ursula Cholmeley said: "There is such a wonderfully diverse range of gardens in the UK under independent ownership, and this annual award is a great opportunity to recognise and reward the hard work that goes into the upkeep of these gardens, from both the owners and full gardening teams. This year's shortlist showcases the natural beauty up and down the country, with eight impressive gardens."
To vote for the 2025 Garden of the Year visit here