Chelsea Flower Show and Gardens: A British Tradition
13 days
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Small Group Tour
Inspiration blooms when you join us for the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show and explore some of England’s best-loved gardens with experts!
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Overview
Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Spend a full day at the world class Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show, one of the most prestigious in the world
- With RHS judge Kevin Tooher as your instructor, meet the head gardeners at the World Garden in Lullingstone and the Secret Garden at the Salutation in Sandwich
- Discover iconic gardens such as Sissinghurst Castle Garden, RHS Wisley, Hidcote Manor, Kiftsgate Court and Rousham
What's this trip about?
Inspiration blooms when you join us for the Royal Horticultural Society Chelsea Flower Show and explore some of England’s best-loved gardens with experts!
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Itinerary
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In Transit To Program
In Flight
Day
2
Arrive London, Orientation, Welcome Dinner
London, England L,D Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington
Lunch: A light lunch of soup and sandwiches is served in the hotel. Tea, coffee and water included. Other drinks available for purchase.
Afternoon: A...
Day
3
RHS Chelsea Flower Show
London, England B,D Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington
Activity note: The Great Pavilion is roughly 11,775 square metres or 2.90 acres.
Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast buffet in the hotel. Choose from a va...
Day
4
Transfer to Canterbury
Canterbury B,L,D Best Western Abbots Barton
Breakfast: Buffet breakfast in the hotel.
Morning: Transfer by motor coach to Canterbury after a leisurely breakfast.
Lunch: A light lunch is served in the hotel.
Afternoon: Relax i...
Day
5
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens
Canterbury B,D Best Western Abbots Barton
Activity note: Sissinghurst has 450 acres to explore from a short mile walk passing our two lakes to a more adventurous three mile walk taking in all of the estate
Breakfast: In the hotel....
Day
6
Lullingstone Castle
Canterbury B,L,D Best Western Abbots Barton
Activity note: Walking and standing up to two hours in each garden.
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Leave by motor coach for Lullingstone Castle, owned by the Hart Dixon family. It is the...
Day
7
Great Dixter & Rye
Canterbury B,L,D Best Western Abbots Barton
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Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Multi-media Lecture by K...
Day
8
Canterbury Cathedral & Gardens
Canterbury B,L,D Best Western Abbots Barton
Breakfast: In the hotel.
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Day
9
Transfer to Cheltenham: RHS Wisley
Cheltenham. B,D Queens Hotel Cheltenham
Activity note: RHS Wisley has 240 acres of grounds. Three mobility scooters are available to arrange. Call in advance.
Breakfast: In the hotel.
Morning: Today we transfer by moto...
Day
10
Hidcote Manor Gardens
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11
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12
Transfer to London: Rousham Gardens
London, England B,L,D Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow Hotel
Breakfast: Full English and continental breakfast buffet in the hotel.
Morning: The motor coach departs for the 45 mile journey to Rousham Gardens, just north of...
Day
13
Program Concludes
London, England B
Breakfast: In the hotel. Some transfers may depart before breakfast.
Morning: Transfer to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) for onward flights. This concludes our program. If you are returning home, safe travels. If you are s...
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Meals Included
- 29 Meals
- 11 Breakfasts
- 7 Lunches
- 11 Dinners
- The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Vegetarian, Low Fat, Low Salt, Gluten Free
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