Where to visit between Reading & Glasgow

dangermousie

Hello! We're driving from Reading to Glasgow and looking for nice gardens to visit along the way that don't take us off route. Any ideas?

JennyJ

Depends on your route.
Brodsworth Hall is close to the A1, so is Clumber Park. 
Not far off the M1 there's Renishaw Hall, Felley Priory, Wentworth Castle, Hardwick Hall, Wentworth Historic Gardens. 

steephill

Which route and how many stops? The fastest normal route would be the M40, M6, M74. That would usually be a one day trip but stopping for garden visits could make that at least a 3 day trip.

TheGreenMan

Alnwick Gardens, Cragside, Hardwick Hall… depending on your route of course. Assuming you’ll end up on the A1 then they are all en route just before you leave England. 

Fairygirl

As @steephill  says, that's the conventional route, but it depends on how much stopping you're doing. 
Anything in Cumbria is worth a look. I love Levens Hall [Kendal] 

dangermousie

Thanks all, were overnighting in the lake District and would only do one or two time permitting. We're taking the most direct route

Chris-P-Bacon

Lots of places in the Lakes..

https://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/things-to-do/historical-places-to-visit/historic-houses

dangermousie

Regarding the route, looks like it will be the Carlisle, Preston, Oxford way. Thanks!

bcpathome

If you’re going Oxford way try Waterperry Gardens on the way or on the way back 

Skylarks

Tatton Park. I’ve never been before so no idea if it’s any good. It is on your way. 

If you like fairies and sculptures, there’s Trentham Gardens near Stoke on Trent. I don’t really remember much about the gardens as I was too busy admiring the sculptures and catching Pokemon. 

nick615

Party composition?  Alton Towers?