Expanded to approximately 20ha/50 acres, the gardens were started by Jennie Butchart to beautify the limestone quarry pit resulting from her husband's cement business. Don't miss the floral highlight: the beautiful sunken garden with its green lawns, trees and exquisite flower beds that create a whirl of colour. Also look out for the rose garden, Japanese garden, Italian garden and, of course, Ross fountain and its constantly changing play of water.