Herb Garden Tours
A relaxing herb garden tour exploring what’s growing each week.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This volunteer-led tour will take you around the National Trust’s largest herb collection. You’ll hear about the herbs we grow, their history, purpose and the design of this collection.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Please sign up on arrival with the team at the Shepherd's Hut.
- Suitability
Children are welcome.
- Meeting point
Meet in the Herb Garden, next to the greenhouse.
- What to bring and wear
Please dress for appropriately for the weather that day.
- Accessibility
Paths are flat, surfaced with fine gravel in a very shallow layer. Gates are wide enough for mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
- Other
If coming purposely for this tour, please check on the day that this tour is taking place.
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