The Gardens of England
Including the Chelsea Flower Show
May 13 - 22, 2025 | Maximum Group Size: 15 Participants | Availability: Open
RHS Wisley
Nowhere in the world is the passion for horticulture expressed more vividly than in Britain, where gardens have served as inspiration for painters, writers, and poets for centuries. From great country estates to minuscule inner-city gardens, the British use their exceptionally long growing season to fullest advantage, and we’ve timed our visit accordingly, to bring you The Gardens of England.
This is your invitation to see some of England’s most famous gardens at a time of year when color runs rampant. We’ll visit the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship garden at Wisley and Hidcote Manor. Royal schedules permitting, we’ll also take a private tour of King Charles’ estate at Highgrove. We’ll explore Christopher Lloyd’s gardens at Great Dixter, which offer up innovative ideas set against a backdrop of topiary, mixed borders, and natural ponds. Additional highlights include visits to many other magnificent gardens, including Sissinghurst, Iford Manor, and more.
Back in London we’ll conclude with a full day at the Chelsea Flower Show. Our tour includes membership in the Royal Horticultural Society so that we can attend on members-only day when the crowds are slightly smaller than on the public days. And there will be free time in London to explore famous sights, museums and galleries you may wish to view, from the Tate to the tiny Museum of Garden History.
This spring, join fellow garden lovers for a stroll through The Gardens of England. At a relaxed pace, with wonderful meals, first-class hotels, and a panorama of magnificent blooms unfolding before us, it’s a quintessential celebration of springtime.
*Once you have submitted the above registration form with your digital signature, a Discover Europe staff member will be in contact as soon as possible to process your deposit and welcome you to the tour.
