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Spring Gardens in Surrey
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Summary
Join us in the early spring, in search of the first signs of life returning to gardens after the long winter months as we embark on a sojourn around some of Surrey’s best spring gardens. Our visits include Claremont, a green oasis in the heart of Surrey with a history dating back nearly 300 years. The gardens of Polesden Lacey offer something for every season, including golden aconites, which carpet the ground with a splash of colour. We also visit Winkworth Arboretum, which in the spring bursts with magnolias, bluebells and azaleas, and The Savill Garden, where we see rare plants that have been arranged in stunning seasonal displays.
In the early spring, a visit to Daffodil Valley in The Valley Gardens is a must. The highlight of our tour is a visit to RHS Garden Wisley, the historic home of the Royal Horticultural Society, where we will be privileged to enjoy a private dinner. The gardens are truly delightful in every season, but in the spring, we enjoy bursts of colour that the early bulbs and blossom brings.
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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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Day 1 -
We depart from our designated pick-up points and travel the short distance to the heart of Surrey where we find Claremont, an 18th century garden oasis that has previously been a rural escape for queens and heirs. Many famous names in landscape have played a role in the creation of the estate including Sir John Vanbrugh, Charles Bridgeman, William Kent and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. We have the chance to explore the unique features Claremont has including a large turf amphitheatre, serpentine lake and Camellia Terrace.
This afternoon a short drive takes us to Polesden Lacey which offer panoramic views across the rolling hills of Surrey. The gardens here evolve with the seasons and offer something magical no matter the season. In the spring the ground is covered with yellow aconites sprinkled with pearly white snowdrops, a truly spectacular sight
| Hotel | Hilton Cobham |
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| Meals included | Dinner |
Day 2 -
After breakfast, we head to Winkworth Arboretum which has been in the care of the National Trust for 60 years. Here we find a staggering collection of over 1000 different species of shrubs and trees. The arboretum changes throughout the year as the seasons come and go, however the spring is particularly magnificent as the magnolias, bluebells and azaleas burst into a kaleidoscope of colours.
Later, we head to RHS Garden Wisley, which is where the Royal Horticultural Society shows the gardening public how it should be done. Here the highest standards of practical horticulture are deployed in the setting of a splendid old site rich in fine trees against a backdrop of other plants, all impeccably labelled. As a special treat we are able to enjoy a delightful dinner in the elegant surrounds of this prestigious RHS garden.
| Hotel | Hilton Cobham |
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| Meals included | Breakfast, Dinner |
Day 3 -
This morning we depart for the Savill Gardens in Windsor, one of Britain’s greatest ornamental gardens where we enjoy a guided tour. It never fails to charm visitors who come to explore its 35 acres of contemporary and classically designed gardens and exotic woodland. Developed under the patronage of Kings and Queens, The Savill Garden was created in the 1930s by Sir Eric Savill. It began as a woodland garden, with native oak, beech and sweet chestnut trees, but has since evolved by incorporating many new plants over the years. We return to our original pick-up points.
| Meals included | Breakfast |
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Tour dates & prices
Included in your cost:
- Accommodation
- Services of a professional tour manager
- Comfortable coach travel throughout
- Meals - as per the itinerary
- All visits as outlined in the itinerary
| Tour Departure | Tour ID | Departure date | Return Date | Guided by | Price | Deposit | Single supplement | Offer | Availability |
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| 21 March 2023 | BGIS230321 | 21 March 2023 (Tuesday) | 23 March 2023 (Thursday) | £545 (ex. flights) |
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