The exquisite rose gardens at Belvoir Castle are home to over 500 David Austin roses. This sublime section of the estate dates back to 1814, when it was a fine example of a Picturesque Regency Garden. More recently, extensive work has transformed it into a beautiful quintessentially English garden, full of shades of pink and white roses paired with an abundance of companion plants. The roses sit proudly among several stone statues and a tranquil water feature, which serves as the focal point of

"ROSE GARDEN (I Never Promised You A Rose Garden)" A song written in 1967 by American singer-songwriter Joe South. It was first recorded by Billy Joe Royal on his 1967 studio album. Versions by South himself and Dobie Gray appeared shortly after the original. Gray's version became a minor hit in North America in 1969. In 1970, Lynn Anderson recorded "Rose Garden" after hearing South's original version. However, Anderson's producer rejected the song's recording because he did not consider it to b