Tour Inclusions

7 Nights
10 Meals 7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners
Hotel
Driver
Tour Leader

Chelsea Flower Show

8 days
England
Max 18 Passengers

Overview

From unique English manor houses, an elegant French château and grand gardens steeped in history and tradition – we’ll stop and smell the roses on this leisurely tour of South East England’s regal towns and show-stealing stately homes. And the jewel in the crown? A trip to the green-fingered event of the year, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show.

Worth Noting…

You can choose between two directions on this tour: Eastbound or Westbound. Simply view and select your preferred route by clicking on the buttons above!

Our 2025 Eastbound tours departing on the 14 and 15 May will visit the Chelsea Flower Show on an exclusive Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Member day. This provides guests with special access to flower displays in their prime.

Tour Starts/Ends
1 Overnight Stop
Day Stop

Tour Highlights

Wander the fabulous show gardens at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
Tour the historic and beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew
Enjoy overnight stays in historic royal towns Tunbridge Wells and Windsor

Tour Itinerary

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Day 1 - London (England)
Our tour of England’s green and pleasant land will begin in the country’s iconic capital. After meeting the group at our London hotel, we’ll get to know one another better over a delicious welcome meal. Accommodation: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid (or similar)
- Meals
  - Dinner
Day 2 - London – Ightham Mote and Scotney Castle – Royal Tunbridge Wells
We’ll begin our journey with a visit to one of the most unique manor houses in Kent: Ightham Mote. This medieval house dates back over 700 years and can only be reached via an ancient stone bridge that stretches over its very own moat. This afternoon we'll visit the charming Scotney Castle, where we'll take some time to wander the house and gardens – before we end our delightful day in Tunbridge Wells. Tonight, there’s another sumptuous group dinner on the agenda. Accommodation: Royal Wells Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Dinner
Day 3 - Royal Tunbridge Wells – Sissinghurst Castle and Great Dixter – Royal Tunbridge Wells
This morning our road will turn east to Sissinghurst Castle Garden, an iconic retreat that’s renowned for its romantic design and colourful rose arrangements. Then, we’ll swap sculpted layouts for the quaint, rustic charm of Great Dixter: the family home of famed English gardener Christopher Lloyd. Here we’ll discover how the sublime arts-and-crafts-style gardens inspired Lloyd throughout his career – with time to admire the estate’s vibrant grounds and historic buildings. Upon returning to Tunbridge Wells, we’ll have the evening to spend at our leisure. Accommodation: Royal Wells Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 4 - Royal Tunbridge Wells – Hever Castle and RHS Garden Wisley – Windsor
After breakfast in Tunbridge Wells, we’ll make tracks to the award-winning gardens of Hever Castle – the childhood home of Henry VIII’s second queen, Anne Boleyn. This afternoon will see us wandering the tranquil RHS Garden Wisley, taking in the sounds of the water flowing through the rock garden and enjoying the serene Alpine Meadow. Rich in history and royal tradition, Windsor will be our final stop of the day. This evening, we’ll clink glasses over an included dinner and share plans for the free day awaiting us tomorrow. Accommodation: Castle Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
  - Dinner
Day 5 - Windsor
What better way to spend the day than discovering Windsor’s regal highlights at our own pace? We’ll have plenty of time to visit the Castle (a working royal palace, so just check the opening times in advance), wander the picturesque riverside and sample a delicious afternoon tea at one of the tearooms around town. After a full day of exploring, choose from one of the many cosy pubs and eateries – and enjoy an evening spent at your leisure. Accommodation: Castle Hotel (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 6 - Windsor – The Savill Garden and Eltham Palace – London
This morning, we’ll pay a visit to the Savill Garden in Windsor Great Park. As we walk through the themed gardens, be sure to keep an eye out for an array of rare plants from around the world. Next, we'll turn our attention to the eccentric charm of Eltham Palace. Featuring a grand medieval hall and a chic Art Deco extension, this is eclectic English architecture at its finest! Spending the evening exploring the capital's array of gastronomic options or relaxing at our hotel – we will look forward to tomorrow’s exciting agenda. Accommodation: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 7 - London – RHS Chelsea Flower Show – London
Today the RHS Chelsea Flower Show will be yours to enjoy. From the world-famous show gardens to the astounding floral displays on offer in Chelsea's Great Pavilion – this truly spectacular event showcases the very best of garden design and is sure to be a highlight of our trip. Accommodation: Tower Suites by Blue Orchid (or similar)
- Meals
  - Breakfast
Day 8 - London – Kew Gardens – London
It may be the last day of the tour, but there’s still time to enjoy some more English treasures before we say goodbye. This morning we’ll take a stroll around the splendid Kew Gardens. The palm house, a jaw-dropping example of Victorian engineering, is sure to add a final flourish to that holiday photo album. We will say our farewells upon returning to the hotel.
- Meals
  - Breakfast

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Tour Inclusions

Accommodation

- 7 nights in hand-picked accommodation

The Crew

- Experienced Tour Leader and Driver

Transport

- Premium mini-coach transportation

Reviews

29 reviews

Reviews Rating

30th March 2025
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Sorry I took so long to rate the tour. Overall I did enjoy the journey but that was due to my travel buddy Mary Anderson who kept things lite and jovial. Also out tour guide Jeremy was fabulous as he tried to navigate the many twists and turns of our tour. Adding this tour in order to accommodate extra guests was not planned well. It was rather sloppy at the best of times. Also we missed out on some opportunities because of the reversal of the tour dates- no Windsor castle tour- it was closed on the day we visited. Also it was only due to our insistence as a group that the tour was slightly changed so we could see some gardens that were originally supposed to be on our tour but were changed. Again because of the reverse order. I think the hotels that were added at the last minute were not to standard. ( Ant infested bathroom!). We reported it but since we only stayed one night there was not much they could do) We loved the small group- only 13 and were lucky to be amongst some very positive travellers otherwise it would have been much worst. Would we travel with you again? Probably, if we were assured Jeremy would be our guide. He was a complete gentleman and had a great sense of humour. He also did his best to make the best of the situations that arose because of the change of the order of the trip. Chelsea was spectacular and we hope to go again in a few years.
18th June 2024
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Had a good time.
15th June 2024
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The whoke tour was fantastic. Our guide Jeremy was fantastic a d well knowledgeable. Driver Gordon kept us safe and drove professionally