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Garden Tour: Blossom Watch

Celebrate the joy of the season with an exclusive tour of our orchard!

  • Booking essential

This exclusive opening invites you to take a tour of our blossom and seasonal plants with Senior Gardener, Matt. Along the way, you’ll have behind the scenes access to Matt’s upcoming highlights and hear of stories, tips and tricks for a ‘blooming’ beautiful spring garden.

The tour will last one hour, with the chance to ask questions at the end. A complimentary hot drink will be served upon arrival.

2.00pm-2.30pm: arrival, with welcome drink 2.30pm-3.30pm: garden tour 3.30pm-4.00pm: Ask the gardener Q+A session

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
Adult £15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Not suitable for children.

Meeting point

Meet at the Visitor Kiosk.

What to bring and wear

The tour is outside, so please wear suitable clothing.

Accessibility

Some uneven terrain and inclines in the garden. Accessible toilet is available.

Other

Sorry, no dogs. One complimentary hot drink will be served on arrival. Garden access for tour only.

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