Discovering England’s Iconic Summer Gardens
Wednesday 9th – Thursday 17th June 2027 (8 nights)
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This spectacular high-season tour explores some of England’s very best gardens in the delightful Cotswolds and in Kent − known as ‘the Garden of England’. We will enjoy gardens in their full profusion, private tours, fascinating historic houses and attractive scenery.
- Private tour and lunch at The Royal Gardens Highgrove.
- Pre-opening visit to the iconic Sissinghurst Castle Garden.
- Guided garden tour at the wonderful Great Dixter.
- The famous ‘garden of rooms’ at Hidcote Manor Garden.
- Tour of RHS Wisley with private lunch.
- A four night stay at the romantic Hever Castle – enjoy these beauitful gardens out of hours.
- Four superb private gardens with the opportunity to meet their owners.
- Lunch and garden visit to Gravetye Manor – former home of William Robinson, Father of the English Garden.
- The famous English Landscape Garden of Rousham
Photo credits: The Royal Gardens at Highgrove ©The Highgrove Estate; ©Town Place Garden; RHS Garden Wisley ©RHS; ©Town Place Garden.; other images ©Sisley Garden Tours.
Our tour departs the Sheraton Heathrow Hotel at Heathrow Airport mid-morning for a visit to visit the Royal Gardens at Highgrove, the private home of Their Majesties King Charles and Queen Camilla. These gardens are widely regarded as some of the most innovative in the UK. After our tour of the gardens, we have lunch (included).
We then check-in to the 4-star Manor House Hotel in the attractive market town of Moreton-in-Marsh in the Cotswolds. Dinner is in the hotel (included).
NB: Visits to Highgrove are limited and dependent on the King’s diary. Dates are released in spring each year, therefore it is not possible to guarantee a visit before this time. Our itinerary may be re-ordered to accommodate the visit, or an alternative garden will be included should a visit not be possible.
Thursday 10th June
Today we begin with a visit to Bourton House, an award-winning 3-acre garden surrounding an 18th century manor house.
We return to Moreton-in-Marsh for free time and lunch (independent). Kiftsgate Court is our next stop where we explore this delightfully laid out plantsman’s garden created by three generations of women.
We end the day with an exclusive after-hours visit to the famous Hidcote Manor Garden. We will enjoy a tour of the gardens ending with drinks on the terrace. We return to the hotel for dinner (included).
Friday 11th June
This morning we visit Upton Wold, where we will be taken on a tour to explore this intriguing, private garden that has been created over the last 45 years by the owners. We spend time in picturesque Broadway for lunch (independent).
In the late afternoon, we explore the beautiful Elizabethan home of the Throckmorton family since 1409, Coughton Court. We have a tour of the 25-acre gardens with 200 varieties of roses and a delightful walled garden followed by dinner with the owners (included).
Saturday 12th June
We begin at Rousham, described as the purest expression of the ‘English landscape garden’. We take a tour of this historic garden then enjoy lunch in a local village pub (included).
In the afternoon we explore a lovely private garden with its vegetable, fruit and cutting garden. Your evening is at leisure in the hotel (dinner independent).
Sunday 13th June
After check-out we stop at historic Ham Court, home of artist Matthew Rice who has created a beautiful garden and will show us around before lunch (included).
In the afternoon, we check-in to the rather special Astor Wing at Hever Castle. We have a private tour of this romantic, double-moated medieval castle followed by dinner in the Tudor Dining Suite (included).
Monday 14th June
This morning we enjoy time at leisure at Hever Castle to explore the extensive and superb gardens.
We head to Royal Tunbridge Wells for a walk along the historic ‘Pantiles’ and lunch (independent) before visiting Town Place Garden. This private 3-acre garden, set around a 17th century Sussex farmhouse features over 600 roses and truly inspirational planting schemes.
On our way back to Hever Castle we stop at a country pub for dinner (included).
Tuesday 15th June
Today we have a pre-opening guided tour of Sissinghurst Castle Gardens − the epitome of the English garden with its series of garden rooms, each filled with different planting schemes and unique designs. There is time for lunch at Sissinghurst (independent).
In the afternoon we will visit Great Dixter, a cottage garden on a grand scale created by the late gardening writer and lecturer, Christopher Lloyd.
We return to Hever for dinner in the Castle’s Great Hall (included).
Wednesday 16th June
This morning we enjoy a visit to the beautiful private gardens at Long Barn. This was the first home of Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson before creating their garden at Sissinghurst.
In the afternoon we have lunch (included) and time to explore the exquisite gardens at Gravetye Manor – former home of the celebrated gardener, William Robinson. It is a riot of colour and features a wonderful oval walled garden.
We return to Hever Castle where we enjoy a late English Afternoon Tea (included).
Thursday 17th June
After check out, our last day is spent at RHS Wisley, the Royal Horticultural Society’s flagship garden. We will enjoy a guided tour so you will be sure to see the very best of these impressive gardens. Lunch is included in the private Tulip Room.
In the late afternoon we drop off at the Sheraton Heathrow Hotel and Heathrow Airport Terminal 3 for inter-terminal transport links and the Heathrow Express and Elizabeth Line trains into London.
Note: Some garden visits await final confirmation at the time of publication.
Please read our Tour Joining and Departure Arrangements information sheet here. To download a printable version of this itinerary, click here.
Our Hotels are 4-star and are selected for their high standards of comfort and service. All rooms are ensuite and offer free wifi access.
The Manor House Hotel (4 nights)
The Manor House Hotel is a charming 16th-century Cotswolds hotel located on the High Street of this traditional market town. It offers 35 individually designed rooms, beautiful gardens, and an award-winning restaurant. The hotel has been restored to preserve original stonework, fireplaces, and exposed beams and offers comfortable lounges and a bar.
A/C – no I Lift to all floors – yes I Spa & Pool – no.
Hever Castle, Kent (4 nights)
The luxurious, exclusive-use Astor Wing is attached by an enclosed bridge over the moat to Hever Castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of King Henry VIII. The Astor Wing was added by William Waldorf Astor in the early 20th century and the well-appointed accommodation offers antique furnishings and original features along with all modern comforts.
A/C – no I Lift to all floors – no I Spa – no Pool – yes.
| Tour cost per person (sharing twin or double room) | Single Supplement (for single occupancy of a double room) |
| £7,250 (GBP) | £885 (GBP) |
PRICES INCLUDE:
- 8 nights’ accommodation at a 4-star hotel and at Hever Castle’s Astor Wing with en-suite facilities.
- Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 7 dinners.
- Assistance with luggage at the hotels.
- All garden visits including tours with garden owners and head gardeners.
- Deluxe coach travel with professional driver.
- An information pack with detailed booklet about the gardens we will be visiting.
- Services of your Sisley tour director throughout.
- All tour gratuities (driver, tour director and hotels).
- This tour starts and ends at Heathrow Airport.
PRICES EXCLUDE:
- Airfares.
- Passport and/or visa fees if applicable.
- Meals not included in the tour, drinks, laundry, and incidentals.
TOUR PAYMENT: A 10% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place(s) on the tour. Your balance payment is due 120 days prior to the tour departure.
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