Description
Calling all those with green fingers! Join us for a unique breakaway with visits to some of the UK's leading gardens that are sure to get your inspiration sprouting, as we discover RHS Wisley and the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show! From the majestic setting of Hampton Court Palace, Henry VIII's most famous residence to the elegant RHS Wisley, get ready to enjoy two wonderful days of horticultural excellence packed with workshops and demonstrations, spectacular show gardens, floral marquees and modern glasshouses.
Itinerary
What's Included?
Includes- Return coach travel- Overnight stay at a selected hotel outside London (JG3 or JG4 rating) with dinner & breakfast- Excursion to RHS Garden Wisley- Admission to Hampton Court Palace Flower Show
Itinerary
ItineraryFridayFrom a morning pickup in your local area we travel by coach to the stunning RHS Garden Wisley, the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society. Wisley offers a wealth of botanical wonders including beautiful demonstration gardens and tranquil tracts of woodland, as well as a state-of-the-art glasshouse filled with three separate planting zones representing desert, tropical and temperate climates. Later we travel to our hotel, arriving in time for dinner and a relaxing overnight stay.SaturdayAfter breakfast we travel by coach to the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show. Here we discover some of the UK's best nurseries in the Floral Marquee, a whole host of Show Gardens offering traditional and contemporary ideas aplenty, experts teaching new skills and crafts plus ample shopping opportunities too. All sorts of ideas will have taken root by the time we rejoin the coach late afternoon for our journey home.
Venue Information
Hotel
Selected HotelJG3 or JG4 ratingWe'll stay at a well-appointed hotel. The comfortable rooms are en suite and other facilities include a bar and restaurant. Meals may be buffet style.Your hotel will be confirmed approximately 3 weeks before departure, therefore we cannot guarantee that the hotel will have a lift and/or ground floor rooms and may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.Hotel RatingJG3 ratingHotels with a JG3 rating tend to be a more formal style of hotel, often part of a hotel chain, or are very-welcoming family-owned properties. Generally, they offer a greater range of facilities and services, and bedrooms tend to be a little more spacious with additional features. Public areas are larger and include lounge seating, bar and restaurant with good quality food served either buffet style or waiter service.JG4 ratingAccommodation in our JG4 category is of an even higher standard, typically offering a wide range of facilities and services. Bedrooms are designed to make your stay the most comfortable possible and the staff provide a service that reflects the detail and quality. You can also expect higher standards of food and beverages.