Savill Garden Park
Ornamental royal garden within Windsor Great Park
Located in Windsor Great Park, Savill Garden arranges formal borders, woodland walks and seasonal plant displays. Visitors come for curated plantings, sculpture and landscaped vistas close to Windsor.
Savill Garden at a Glance#
Address: The Savill Garden, Englefield Green, Windsor, Berkshire, TW20 0UJ, United Kingdom (inside Windsor Great Park)
Website: https://www.therhs.org.uk/savill-garden
Hours: Daily 10am-5pm (hours vary seasonally)
Admission: Adult admission approx. £7-£10 (seasonally variable), discounts for children and concessions; RHS members free
About Savill Garden#
Savill Garden is an ornamental garden within Windsor Great Park in England, created by Sir Eric Savill in the 1930s. It is managed as part of the royal landscape and is known for carefully designed borders and plant collections.
The garden features a series of linked ornamental areas, seasonal flower displays, mixed shrub borders and specimen trees arranged to provide horticultural interest year-round. A modern visitor building and café serve the garden and provide information for visitors.
Development began in the 1930s under Sir Eric Savill, who designed the garden to showcase ornamental planting and garden design within the larger royal park. The garden has been maintained and adapted since its creation to expand displays and visitor facilities.
Savill Garden lies inside Windsor Great Park near the towns of Windsor and Virginia Water in Surrey, southwest of central London.
- Origins: Located within Windsor Great Park and created by Sir Eric Savill in the 1930s as an ornamental garden.
How to Get to Savill Garden#
The Savill Garden is inside Windsor Great Park near Windsor. From London, take the M3 or M4 and follow local roads; there is on-site parking. Public transport options include train to Windsor and a short taxi ride into the park; check RHS and local transport sites for details.
Tips for Visiting Savill Garden#
- Arrive early to catch the morning light on the Long Walk and to avoid weekend crowds.
- Follow the woodland paths for unexpected sculptural moments and quieter plantings.
- Combine a visit with a walk around Virginia Water for a longer day in Windsor Great Park.
Best Time to Visit Savill Garden#
Spring for the floral displays and autumn for foliage; weekdays outside school holidays offer the calmest experience.
Weather & Climate near Savill Garden#
Savill Garden's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (659 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 64 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.2h |
| February | Acceptable | 2° - 8° | 1° | 44 mm | overcast | 92% | 4.2 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.8h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 50 mm | overcast | 87% | 4.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 6° | 47 mm | overcast | 83% | 4.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.7h |
| May | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 51 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.4h |
| June | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 53 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.3h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 40 mm | overcast | 74% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 15.9h |
| August | Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 52 mm | overcast | 76% | 3.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.4h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 60 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 67 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.5h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 5° | 64 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.7h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 3° | 67 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.7h |
