Posh Gardens

Took a drive along some woodland lined, multi-million pound houses (with those long curved driveways and touch keypad entries) roads to visit The Savill Gardens. Which are part of what is called The Royal Landscape. In other words, the land in and around Windsor - where one of the Queen's residences is.
It was a beautiful day, sun out, nearly cloudless sky, everyone in summer clothes and enjoying the day! Once through what appeared to be tricky turnstiles (all you had to do was swipe your entry pass the correct way, which no one in front of us seemed to be able to do) you entered a marvelous landscape of rolling hills, trees, ponds and river.
The mixture of planting was rather interesting - dahlias and grasses, sunflowers and roses - and also very well done.
After wondering some of the 35 acres, indulging in a sneaky picnic (not allowed in the gardens, which I found very weird as I always take my rubbish home), and being pleasantly surprised at all was seen we came to the New Zealand garden... only recently opened (April this year) with nearly 3,000 New Zealand plants! It was delightful, though in a couple of years will no doubt be more impressive once the planting has had a chance to mature.
It was then back to the entrance and the beautifully designed Savill building.. amazing architecture.. for a well deserved latte and slice of cake!
What a fabulous day!

For more info:
http://www.theroyallandscape.co.uk/landscape/savillgarden/