British Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show

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Take a once in a lifetime trip across Britain, hobnobbing with London’s high society at the Chelsea Flower Show and promenading through the Trentham Gardens of Llandudno Bay, in Celtic Wales. This grand three-week journey showcases the vast Victorian Greenhouses of the Royal Botanical Society at Kew, the exotic floral beds of Bodnant Gardens and the interlace...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • London: See Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, St Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square. Witness the pomp and pageantry of the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace (if operating).
    • Cambridge: Join your Local Expert for a walking tour of a city renowned for its unique, ornate buildings and culture, Cambridge is a historic city full of character.
    • Hawkshead: Admire the magnificent views of the English Lake District and visit the village of Hawkshead.
    • Stoke-on-Trent: Explore the magnificent Trentham Gardens. Enjoy glorious ancient woodland, and discover the Italian Gardens, the Rivers of Grass, and the Floral Labyrinth. At its heart is the spectacular, mile long Trentham Lake, a wildlife haven studded with small islands.
    • Chester: During your orientation with your Travel Director see the Jubilee Clock, the cathedral, city walls and famous black and white Rows.
    • Conwy: See Conwy Castle, the magnificent medieval fortress still towering over the town after 700 years. Climb the restored spiral staircase, scale the great towers and walk a complete circle around the battlements. Admire the unbroken town walls of Conwy down and enjoy amazing views out across the craggy mountains of Snowdonia. The spectacular castle was built by King Edward I and his architect Master James of St George in just four years between 1283 and 1287.
    • Wales: Bodnant is home to the earliest and grandest laburnum arch built in 1880, and to Britain’s earliest magnolias introduced from China in the late 1800s. Admire the fine collection of exotic plants, from the Blue Poppy of the Himalayas to the Fire Bush of the Andes, and enjoy Wales’ largest collection of UK Champion Trees.
    • Stratford-upon-Avon: Learn about the life of William Shakespeare, arguably history's most famous writer, when you visit his birthplace. Then enjoy some time to explore this pretty town with its iconic Tudor houses.
    • Cotswolds: This breathtaking area is about as quintessentially British as it gets. Honey-coloured stone houses line the winding streets of the area’s most beautiful towns and villages, while rapeseed fields decorate this colourful part of the UK in splashes of gold. See the pretty market town of Stow-on-the-Wold, before heading to the historic city of Bath, with its Roman and Georgian architecture.
    • Bath: During an orientation you will see the Royal Crescent, Pulteney Bridge and Bath Abbey.

What's this trip about?

    Take a once in a lifetime trip across Britain, hobnobbing with London’s high society at the Chelsea Flower Show and promenading through the Trentham Gardens of Llandudno Bay, in Celtic Wales. This grand three-week journey showcases the vast Victorian Greenhouses of the Royal Botanical Society at Kew, the exotic floral beds of Bodnant Gardens and the interlaced lakes and colorful blooms of Leonardslee. From the shores of England’s Lake District to Queen Victoria’s retreat on the Isle of Wight, these horticultural highlights are a joy to behold.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeGroup - max of 40 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityLondon
End CityLondon

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 40

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Arrive London

On arrival you are transferred from London Heathrow Airport to your hotel, Thistle London Marble Arch. Your base for the next two nights, ideally situated in central London, maybe take a stroll through nearby Hyde Park? This evening join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a trip briefing and Welcome Dinner.

Thistle Marble Arch, London

Dinner with Wine

Day 2: London Sightseeing and Wisley Gardens

With a Local Expert, explore the iconic sights and streets of London. See famous landmarks including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Tower of London and Trafalgar Square. Admire the Royal residence of Buckingham Palace and savour a taste of British pageantry as you watc...

Day 3: Garden Hyde Hall and Cambridge

RHS Garden Hyde Hall, in the heart of rural Essex, in a landscape of rolling hills with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. An oasis of tranquillity, it combines diverse garden styles and inspirational planting, with its eclectic mix of traditional and mod...

Day 4: Medieval York

Visit Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. The magnificent abbey was established by devout monks seeking a simpler existence . The atmospheric ruins are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world, and Studley Royal with its awe-inspiring wa...

Day 5: York to English Lake District

Your Travel Director will show you the York Minster, the city walls and the medieval Shambles during your orientation of the city. One of the Treasure Houses of England, the historic Georgian Harewood House sits within "Capability" Brown designed landscape. Enjoy tea ...

Day 6: English Lake District Experience

Visit the village of Hawkshead, famous for its whitewashed cottages and cobbled lanes. Admire the gardens of Holker Hall. The gardens have evolved over many hundreds of years, under the guidance of generations of the Cavendish Family. Each owner has made their mark, a...

Day 7: English Lakes to Chester

Explore the magnificent Trentham Gardens. Enjoy glorious ancient woodland, and discover the Italian Gardens, the Rivers of Grass, and the Floral Labyrinth. At its heart is the spectacular, mile long Trentham Lake, a wildlife haven studded with small islands. During yo...

Day 8: North Wales Excursions including Bodnant Garden

Journey into north Wales, passing the massive Conwy Castle before a visit to the beautiful Bodnant Gardens. Bodnant is home to the earliest and grandest laburnum arch built in 1880, and to Britain’s earliest magnolias introduced from China in the late 1800s. Admire th...

Day 9: Chester - Stratford-upon-Avon, Cotswolds and Bath

Discover how William Shakespeare and his incredible works continue to delight audiences today when you visit his birthplace, full of interesting memorabilia and artefacts relating to his life. Cross the beautiful Cotswold hills, a chocolate box scene of golden stone v...

Day 10: Bowood House and Southampton

After a relaxed start, we discover the rich and fascinating history of Bowood House Bowood House & Gardens is part of a 4,000-acre country estate, 2,000 acres was designed in 1762 by the landscape architect Lancelot ‘Capability Brown’ and a 1 mile long lake. Surro...

Day 11: Isle of Wight Excursion

The Isle of Wight was possibly Queen Victoria’s favourite place on earth. Which is why she built her opulent holiday home here. Marvel at the gorgeous Italianate architecture and unearth the royal family’s secrets to relaxation. There was nowhere Queen Victoria loved ...

Day 12: Leonardslee Gardens and to London

Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens re-opened in 2019 after a major restoration project. Set in a steep-sided valley, the gardens offer a variety of scenic walks, with seven interlaced lakes, extensive woodlands and lovely parkland. During the seasons the estate features ou...

Day 13: Chelsea Flower Show

This morning we head to the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Be amazed by the extensive displays of show gardens and magnificent floral displays and pick up tips from the experts, before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.

Breakfast

Day 14: Kew Gardens

Kew Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, houses over 50,000 living plants within its grounds. Visit stunning glass houses and walk through beautiful, sculptured gardens, featuring floras from Asia to the Alps.  This evening enjoy a Celebration Dinner at a local restaurant, the perfect way to complete your journey.

Breakfast, Dinner with Wine

Day 15: Farewell London

After breakfast bid your Travel Director and fellow travel companions farewell, and transfer to London Heathrow Airport to meet your ongoing flight.

Breakfast

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Last Updated: 3/10/2025
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Accommodation

  • Thistle Marble Arch, London
  • Hilton Clayton Hotel, Cambridge.
  • DoubleTree by Hilton, York
  • The Ro, Windermere
  • The Queen BW Premier Collection by Best Western, Chester
  • Apex, Bath
  • Macdonald Botley Park Hotel Southampton
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Meals Included
  • 6 Dinner with Wine (DW)
  • 14 Breakfast (B)
  • 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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