Stourhead Gardens

A springtime visit to the gardens to see the first blooms of the Rhododendron and the general return of colour.

At the entrance to the grounds there was a sign saying “tulip trail this way”. There were many magnificent displays of tulips of various types. This selection were on the south side of the house.

A few closer shots of the rich red blooms.

More varieties around the fountain.

The steps leading in to the back of the house.

A very characteristic shot of the temple of Apollo with pink rhododendron.

The bluebells were just starting to flower in the woods.

Over 100 years of history in the lines of this felled tree!

There was wedding taking place in the temple.

Wood Sorrel.

I think this is aubretia cascading over the boathouse.

The final traditional view over the Palladian bridge to the Pantheon.