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It's never too early to consider where you might like to go in the new year, which is why we've rounded up our Top 10 holidays in 2020 for you to take a look at. Experience a taste of royalty at Highgrove, discover spiritual serenity at Japan's incredible gardens or…

If you've been umm-ing and aah-ing about taking one last holiday before 2019 comes to an end, you might want to stop thinking and start booking! If you treat yourself to a place on one of our 2019 holidays and book your place before 26th September, we will reward your…

If the thought of another winter spent sitting on the sofa, dreading the bad weather outside, is about as unappealing as eating Christmas turkey leftovers for days on end, then we might have just the solution! Why not treat yourself to a holiday?

Sure, November to January might not seem…

If you're dreaming of a last-minute holiday, we have something that might just tempt you to pick up the phone! Book a place on any of our remaining 2019 tours before 31st October and we will put your name into a draw to win a holiday for two on the…

A Gardens of the Spice Island of Grenada holiday, Arts and Gardens of the French Riviera and a Gardens of Distinction tour with exclusive access to the Rothschild’s walled garden at Eythrope in Buckinghamshire are among nine new itineraries featured in our new 2020 Gardens and Archaeology Tours brochure. Featuring…

It goes without saying that the magnificent country of Scotland is home to some incredible history. From 5,000-year-old standing stones built in the late Neolithic era to an unusual naturally-formed sea cave, and from one of the oldest Scotch whisky distilleries to a striking Italian chapel built by prisoners of…

One of the United Kingdom’s most alluring sights is that of the historic house. From the perfectly manicured gardens that surround them to their decadent interiors, and from the legacies of those who once graced their halls to the incredible stories that can be found in even the most minute…

Here, at Brightwater, we know that taking an affordable holiday is often as important as taking a memorable one, which is why we have a range of trips that come in at under £600 per person.

From steam train breaks to flower shows, and from historic homes with royal connections…

One of the events we most look forward to is the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Whether you’ve never attended this fabulous celebration of colour, style and natural wonder or you’re a seasoned regular, it is an annual showcase that simply demands attention – and for all the right reasons. Featuring…

If, like us, you're avid watchers of BBC's Gardeners' World on a Friday evening, you may be familiar with the name Adam Frost. A talented British garden designer and landscaper, Adam has made quite a name for himself and is also an RHS Ambassador for Education and Community Gardens. 

We…