Botanical GardenNear Me

Gardens in the Manchester area.

Gardens with a checked street address within 50 straight-line miles of the U.S. Census reference point for Manchester, New Hampshire. Each result shows its own town; being on this page does not mean a garden is inside Manchester city limits. Distances are straight-line, not driving.

8 gardens

Within 50 miles of central Manchester. Checked September 28, 2026.

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University

Boston, MA49 mi from central ManchesterArboretum

A 281-acre tree and shrub collection of over 15,000 accessioned plants, open daily at no charge. The visitor center keeps shorter hours than the grounds.

Free garden entrySee admission detailsPlan a visit

Bedrock Gardens

Lee, NH22 mi from central ManchesterDisplay garden

A 30-acre public garden combining unusual plants, sculpture and landscape design; closed for the season and set to reopen in May.

Admission not recordedCheck the official visitor pagePlan a visit

Fuller Gardens

North Hampton, NH34 mi from central ManchesterBotanical garden · Rose garden · Japanese garden

Estate garden by the sea with rose beds, English-style borders, a Japanese garden and a conservatory of tropical plants. Open daily mid-May to October 4.

Adults $12; seniors $10See admission detailsPlan a visit

Garden in the Woods

Framingham, MA44 mi from central ManchesterBotanical garden · Native plant garden

Native Plant Trust garden in Framingham with more than 1,000 New England native species on 45 acres. Adult admission is $18, and the main path is a one-mile loop.

Adults $18Private tours must be booked at least three weeks in advance.Plan a visit

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill

Boylston, MA46 mi from central ManchesterBotanical garden

Botanic garden with conservatories, formal and woodland gardens and trails in Boylston. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; timed advance tickets are recommended on busy days.

Adults $24–$26Tickets can usually be bought at the door; advance reservation strongly recommended on busy days.Plan a visit

Rhododendron State Park

Fitzwilliam, NH40 mi from central ManchesterBotanical garden · Native plant garden

State park built around a 16-acre rhododendron grove with a 0.6 mile accessible loop trail and a wildflower trail. Blooms peak in mid-July; entry fee applies.

Adults $4; children $2See admission detailsPlan a visit

The Garden at Elm Bank

Wellesley, MA49 mi from central ManchesterDisplay garden

Garden run by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society in Wellesley, with historic and modern landscapes and seasonal plantings. Open April to November; paid entry.

Adults $14; youth $5Timed tickets are required during special events and festivals.Plan a visit

Wellesley College Botanic Gardens

Wellesley, MA48 mi from central ManchesterBotanical garden · Conservatory

Public garden on the Wellesley College campus with 22 acres of outdoor gardens and the Global Flora Conservatory. Admission is free and student-led tours run during open hours.

Free garden entrySee admission detailsPlan a visit

A useful list, with clear limits.

These are gardens we could check against their own official websites, not every garden in the area. “Free” refers to general garden entry, not parking, tours or special events. We do not show live opening status.

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