Royal National Rose Society Gardens, St Albans

Name: Royal National Rose Society Gardens
Address: Chiswell Green, St Albans, AL2 3NY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1727 952614

#12 among attractions in St Albans

Botanical garden, Relax in park, Garden, Park

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Royal National Rose Society Gardens, St Albans

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The Royal National Rose Society Gardens, also known as The Gardens of The Rose, were the gardens and headquarters of The Royal National Rose Society at Bone Hill, Chiswell Green, St Albans, Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom. The Royal National Rose Society was established in 1876 and the gardens were opened over 50 years ago by Mary, Princess Royal who was a Patron of the society at the time. The Society's stated aim was to create a "living dictionary" of roses. The gardens contain 2,500 different rose cultivars among 15,000 rose bushes. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 344 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 51°43'38"N, 0°22'20"W

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Chiswell GreenSt Albans AL2 3NY United Kingdom

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+44 1727 952614

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Royal National Rose Society Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Boot, St Albans Cathedral, Clock Tower, Verulamium Park.

2.2 miNE
Nightlife
The Boot, St Albans
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2.1 miNE
Prominent building in contrasting styles
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2.1 miNE
Tower, Observation decks and towers
Clock Tower, St Albans
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1.7 miNE
Park
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2 miNE
Monastery
Sopwell Priory, St Albans
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1.9 miNE
Nightlife
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1.8 miN
Town, Museum
Verulamium, St Albans
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1.9 miN
Church
St Michael's Church, St Albans
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1.4 miNE
Church, Cemetery
St. Stephen's Church, St Albans
37 min walk • St Stephen's Church is a Church of England parish church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England. It is located to the south of the town centre, at the top of St Stephen's Hill. It is a Grade II* listed building.
2.1 miNE
Watermill
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Butterfly World, St Albans
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