Howard Gardens is one of the larger gardens in Malta named after the first Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Howard OBE (1862-1925), and was inaugurated in 1942. The Howard Garden is situated between popular Rabat and Mdina, very close to the Roman Villa, forming a natural border between the two cities. When visiting the gardens you will see an orchard of orange trees, a football ground, a tennis court, trees and shrubs as well as benches and pathways. Howard Gardens are a popular sightseeing spot and offer nice views of the Mdina bastions and a place to relax after a day of sightseeing in Mdina and Rabat.