Garden Insights with Tom Stuart-Smith
2nd Sep 2026
Key Highlights
- Drinks reception, informative talk and Q&A with Tom Stuart-Smith
- Private visit to Tom Stuart-Smith’s garden, The Barn
- Cheslyn House & Gardens, one of Hertfordshire’s ‘best-kept secrets’
- Hughenden, the country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli
Summary
Explore some of the hidden gardens of Hertfordshire and horticultural delights that have been designed by award-winning Garden Designer, Tom Stuart-Smith. We discover the sprawling garden of Broughton Grange, designed by Tom in 2001, which boasts spectacular views across the surrounding Oxfordshire countryside. We also visit two public gardens he designed in London, both of which offer unique features that complement their locations and create a tranquil space for reflection. Additionally, we are privileged to have a private visit to Tom’s very own garden, The Barn, where he joins us for a guided tour, and the neighbouring Regency House – Serge Hill. An evening is also spent in Tom’s esteemed company, where he regales us with tales from his legendary career and there is the opportunity for a short Q&A session.
Other highlights include the charming Church Gardens, Hughenden, the country home of the Victorian statesman Benjamin Disraeli, and the expansive Capel Manor Gardens.
What's included
- Accommodation
- Meals as per itinerary
- Entry to all sites as per the itinerary
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Drinks reception and Q&A with celebrity guest
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
Day by Day Itinerary
We set off together, heading to the Cotswolds for a visit to Broughton Grange Gardens. This spectacular garden is set amongst 25 acres of woodland, formal and informal gardens in an attractive Oxfordshire setting. The centrepiece is a large terraced walled garden designed by multiple Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medal winner Tom Stuart-Smith in 2001, who has skilfully used his vision to blend the gardens into the surrounding countryside.
We continue to Cheslyn House & Gardens, one of Hertfordshire’s ‘best-kept secrets’. This lovely oasis is beautifully maintained and is spread over 3.5 acres of space and is imaginatively laid out to provide areas of interest, including a pond, fernery, large herbaceous borders and an aviary. The gardens were designed by architect Henry Colbeck and his wife, Daisy, and they contain exotic plants they collected while travelling the world.
Meals Included :Dinner
Departure Routes
| Location | Pickup Time | Dropoff Time |
|---|---|---|
| To be advised | 00:00 | 00:00 |
| London, Coach bays on Tothill Street, Westminster | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Meeting at first visit (Broughton Grange Gardens) | 10:00 | |
| 15:30 |
** Please note that all timings are approximate and subject to change. Final timings and pick-up points will be confirmed with your joining instructions approximately 10 days prior to departure. **
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