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Royal National Rose Society Gardens

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, Hertfordsh

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Typical visit
1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year
Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)

About

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. The Royal National Rose Society went into administration on 15 May 2017. The Gardens are permanently closed.

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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. The Royal National Rose Society went into administration on 15 May 2017. The Gardens are permanently closed.

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Coordinates
51.7272, -0.3719

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Where is Royal National Rose Society Gardens?
Royal National Rose Society Gardens is in East of England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.7272°, -0.3719°.