People often stay away from toxic things, but in England, there is a garden full of over a hundred poisonous plants that attracts a large number of people to visit at the risk of their lives!
Located on the border between England and Scotland, Northumberland is famous for The Alnwick Garden, which features multiple blooming gardens, but the most popular is The Poison Garden, which houses over a hundred poisonous plants.
There are nearly a hundred poisonous plants “locked” behind a heavy black iron gate. The gate bears the death symbol of a skull and crossbones, as well as a warning sign that reads “The plants can kill,” reminding visitors to stay alert during their visit. To enter this mysterious garden, visitors must wear full protective gear such as suits, gloves, and helmets. Throughout the tour, there will be a guide, and visitors are not allowed to touch or get close to the plants in the garden. Thinking that wearing protective gear makes you absolutely safe? In fact, there have been occasional cases of people fainting while walking due to inhaling the poisonous gas released by the plants, making visitors truly nervous at every step.
The original owner of this garden was the Duchess of Northumberland, Jane Percy, whose husband initially wanted to turn this neglected garden into a rose garden. However, Percy disliked standard transformations, and after visiting the Medici Poison Garden, she was determined to create a “deadly” garden. She believed that most people had insufficient knowledge of poisonous plants, so this garden would be educational. For her, beautiful plants are a dime a dozen, but visiting this unique garden can leave visitors with an interesting experience.
The Duchess of Northumberland’s foresight has proven to be correct, as now, this 14-acre garden attracts over 600,000 visitors annually, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in northern England. In addition to opening different areas for public viewing, The Alnwick Garden also provides venues for weddings or special events. However, in this highly toxic garden, do you dare to invite friends and family to party?
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