Behind-the-Scenes Garden Tour
Join our gardeners for a behind-the-scenes tour of the garden. Discover some of the spaces and work that visitors don’t usually get to see, including the Slip Garden, our polytunnels and composting areas.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Join our gardeners for a behind-the-scenes tour of the garden. Discover some of the spaces and work that visitors don’t usually get to see, including the Slip Garden, our polytunnels and composting areas. Along the way, our gardeners will share an insight into how these spaces are managed, what goes on behind the scenes and the work that goes into caring for the garden.
Meet by the gate at the main entrance to the garden at 12 pm. The tour will involve a gentle stroll between different areas of the garden. Paths are mostly level and gravelled, with plenty of benches along the way.
This event is ticketed, but free. Please enquire at Visitor Reception upon arrival if you wish to join the tour. Normal admission applies.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
This tour will be on paths, suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs. There are benches every 30m or so.
- Meeting point
Meet by the gate at the main entrance to the garden at 12 pm
Upcoming events
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Heritage Open Days at Arlington Court
Join us for two days of free entry to Arlington Court on Friday 11 and Saturday 12 September as part of the Heritage Open Days.
Drop in craft workshops (contact printing and leather work)
Join local artist Rosie and Red for drop-in workshops and learn a new skill.
Heritage Open Days: Cellar Tours at Arlington Court
Step below stairs at Arlington Court and explore the hidden cellars beneath the main house. On this guided tour, discover rarely seen spaces and uncover the architectural clues that reveal how these rooms may once have been used.