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Gardens of Southern England & the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Gardens of Southern England & the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Key Highlights

  • Spend the day at the Great British gardening event of the year, The Chelsea Flower Show
  • Enjoy lunch and an extended visit to the ornamental and experimental gardens of RHS Wisley
  • Experience an ‘early-bird’ visit to the world-renowned courtyard gardens of Sissinghurst Castle
  • Discover the temples, urns and grottos in the timeless landscape of Stourhead
  • Admire Hestercombe Gardens, a horticultural masterpiece from Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens

Summary

This crème de la crème of springtime tours combines the colour and excitement of the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show with some of Southern England’s finest gardens, providing the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of horticultural excellence. Our journey takes us through Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Hampshire, Surrey and Kent, exploring several hidden gems alongside world-famous gardens. Just a few highlights include an early-bird discovery of Sissinghurst, as close to gardening perfection as you can get, a guided tour of Hestercombe Gardens, one of Gertrude Jekyll and Sir Edwin Lutyens’ greatest masterpieces, and an extended visit to RHS Garden Wisley with its vast display of expertly curated delights. Around every corner lies another surprise on this delightful tour: expect contemporary sculptures, medieval layouts contrasted with innovative designs, Japanese-style features, sub-tropical plants, stunning terraces, peaceful lakes and beautiful seasonal blooms such as azaleas, peonies, wisteria and rhododendrons.

What's included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals as per itinerary
  • Entries to all sites as per the itinerary
  • Services of an expert tour manager
  • Comfortable coach travel throughout

UK

12 Days

Moderate

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