The Specialist Gardens at Roundhay Park: We explore this Leeds hidden gem inspired by the Alhambra gardens
www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk - 2024-04-27T10:30:03.000Z

Roundhay Park’s Specialist Gardens serves up beauty and tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. They are made up of a variety of different floral displays inspired by the Alhambra gardens in Spain and the Monet gardens in France. The area also includes four medal-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens. The Monet Garden is based on gardens planted by the impressionist at Giverny in France, was introduced to the park in 1999. YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free...

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