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The epic gardens not too far from Glasgow where kids go free ideal for an Easter break

Keeping the kids entertained at Easter is always tough but getting them away from the games console or TV and out to reconnect with nature is always a winner.

And, it's even better when it's free. Some incredible gardens near Glasgow have just been named in a list of the 'UK's 10 best-rated wildflower gardens where kids go free or cost £2.50 and under'.

Benmore Botanic Garden is not too far from Glasgow and has been named one of the UK's 10 best-value wildflower gardens, in the study by South Western Railway.

The SWR analysed the admission prices for adults and kids, collating online reviews and ratings, and counting the frequency of specific keywords in reviews, such as ‘wildflower’ and ‘spring’ to create the shortlist.

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With kids under 15 going free (Adult tickets £7.20), the gardens are known worldwide for their unique collection of over 300 rhododendron species and mammoth trees, which are almost as dramatic as its mountainside location.

Open from March to October, visitors are welcomed by the spectacular Giants of Benmore Redwood trail.

Speaking about the finding, the head of marketing at South Western Railway, Calli Ward, said: “It’s no wonder the great British love for gardens goes beyond our own back yard, we’re spoilt for choice with so many beautiful gardens open to the public.

“To help make the decision a little easier, we’ve found the 10 cheapest gardens for kids this Easter for families and parents.

“During your visit, look out for bluebells, rhododendrons, magnolias, and wisteria, to name a few flowers that bloom in spring. Plenty of gardens are also dog friendly and let you bring your own picnic, so you can really make a day of it this Easter break”

The 10 best-rated gardens where kids go free/cost £2.50 & under:

Rank

Name

Location

Adult ticket

Child ticket

TripAdvisor score/5

No. of 5* reviews

No. of spring wildflower keywords

Score/100

1

Highnam Court Gardens

Gloucestershire

£5.00

Free for age 16 and under

5

50

5

77

1

Ardmaddy Castle Gardens

Argyllshire

£5.00

Free (unspecified age)

5

11

0

77

3

Cae Hir Gardens

Dyfed

£6.00

£2.00 ages 4-16

4.5

96

12

72

4

Benmore Botanic Garden

Argyllshire

£7.20

Free for age 15 and under

4.5

447

22

68

5

Stillingfleet Lodge Garden and Nursery

Yorkshire

£7.00

£2.00 for ages 5-16

4.5

284

47

67

6

Hergest Croft Gardens

Herefordshire

£8.00

Free for age 16 and under

4.5

117

41

66

7

Helmsley Walled Garden

North Yorkshire

£9.00

Free for age 16 and under

4.5

349

82

65

8

Aberglasney Gardens

Carmarthenshire

£11.00

Free for age 16 and under

4.5

347

68

61

8

Dorothy Clive Garden

Shropshire

£11

£2 for ages 5-17

4.5

222

54

61

10

Sezincote House Gardens

Gloucestershire

£7.50

£2.50 for ages 16 and under

4.5

181

15

59

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