Dutch Garden

The Dutch Garden sits just outside Royston, a tidy pocket of horticultural order that feels decidedly continental. It's all geometric beds, clipped hedges and the kind of symmetry that makes you straighten your spine without meaning to. The planting scheme sticks faithfully to what you'd find in the Netherlands - formal layouts, proper attention to line and structure, none of the cottage garden wandering about.

It's the sort of place that appeals to gardeners rather than casual strollers. If you're into design principles, border planning, or simply enjoy seeing how someone else has solved the challenge of making a patch of Cambridgeshire look like a manicured corner of Amsterdam, you'll find it worthwhile. Allow an hour to wander through properly without rushing.

For families with young children, it might feel a bit restrained - they're unlikely to find it gripping for long. But adults keen on garden design will appreciate the discipline on display here, and it makes a logical addition to a Royston exploration. The nearest proper holiday base is Guilden Gate Glamping just a few miles off, which would give you a comfortable anchor for exploring the wider area.

The garden works best as a half-morning stop rather than a standalone destination. Pair it with a walk around Royston itself, or slot it into a day that includes other local attractions. It's genuine, it's tended with obvious care, and if formal gardens speak to you, it's absolutely worth the detour.