Nestled atop Castle Primrose’s highest terraces, the Tea Gardens are an intimate refuge set apart from the castle’s grander public grounds. True to the family’s name, vibrant primrose blooms flourish along the stone balustrades, and delicate cherry blossom trees stand in graceful clusters, their petals drifting gently on the breeze. This rooftop oasis is where the Duchess of Primrose and her kin can take tea in peace, removed from the city’s bustle below.

Despite the castle housing many courtyards and landscaped views, only the Duchess’s handpicked Head Gardener tends these particular beds—ensuring each blossom remains perfectly manicured to her liking. The plantings themselves shift with the seasons at the Duchess’s behest, from neat rows of edible herbs to seasonal flowerbeds that alter the color palette of the walkways. Yet no matter how the design evolves, the signature primrose blossoms and fragrant cherry trees endure, lending a constant note of familiarity and gentle beauty to this airy haven high above Primrose City.