| Borrowash Road, Elvaston. 5 miles south-east of Derby, 2 miles from A6 or A52 200 acre park, landscaped in the 19th century. Neglected for many years but rescued by Derbyshire County Council. Features a formal Italian garden, lake, herb garden, and a rose garden.Museum illustrates the history of the estate and has exhibitions of crafts. more information |
 | South of Matlock on A6 for 2 miles. At Cromford turn left onto minor roads for 2.5 miles to Lea Gardens are sited on remains of a medieval mill-stone quarry. 4 acres of woodland garden with over 500 varieties of rhododendrons and azaleas. Rock garden and woodland walks. more information |
 | East of Chesterfield A619 to Junction 30 M1 then A6135 Sir George Sitwell created the Italian gardens herel over a hundred years ago. 7 acres of formal gardens with statues, water garden, fountains and lakes. Woodland walks. 300 acres of mature parkland. The Sitwell Museum and Art Gallery and craft work shops are in the grounds. more information |
 | East of Derby on A52 Gardens around a manor house, now a hotel, dating back to the 15th century, extensions were added in the 17th -19th centuries. 12 acres of beautiful formal gardens. Features a stone terrace and moated stream. more information |