The English Country Garden Tour
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There are many outstanding gardens in the North Cotswolds and on this private tour you will see two of them. We will choose the gardens we consider to have the best seasonal displays at the time of your visit.
This tour is available from April 15th to October 15th
Experience the beauty of every season
Whether it’s spring bulbs and cherry blossoms, a summer rose garden in full bloom, vibrant mixed borders or the colourful foliage of autumn, there will always be something to see with each garden’s unique features and plant collections. We allow ample time to explore and experience their colour, fragrance and design. Make sure you note down the varieties that catch your eye or take away some inspiration for your gardens at home.​
Rain or shine, the garden experience continues
If it rains, we recommend bringing a waterproof coat and shoes. To help keep you dry, we provide large umbrellas, ensuring you can still enjoy the gardens. Most gardens also have cosy tea rooms where you can relax. If the weather forces us to shorten the garden visit, there are plenty of charming towns, villages, and shops nearby to explore.
The English Garden Tour details
Pickup & itinerary
Johnnie will collect you from the train station at Moreton-in-Marsh or your accommodation (by prior arrangement, please see booking form). The tour will visit two out of a possible six gardens available including:
Hidcote
Upton Wold
Bourton House
Kiftsgate
Sezincote
Snowshill Manor
En route to the gardens, we will drive through some of the iconic towns and villages of The Cotswolds, such as Chipping Campden, Broadway, Snowshill and Blockley.
Special requests & requirements
If you have any specific requests or requirements, please email, message or call us.
We can then tailor the experience to ensure your tour is as enjoyable and accommodating as possible.
What's included
Included
Bottles of water and umbrellas (if you do not wish to bring your own).
Not Included
Food, drinks, refreshments, or entrance fees to the gardens or sights.
The Gardens
Explore stunning country gardens, showcasing seasonal blooms and vibrant plant collections.
Hidcote Gardens
Hidcote Gardens
Hidcote Gardens, is a renowned Arts and Crafts garden known for its intricate design and diverse plant collections. Created by Lawrence Johnston in the early 20th century, it features a series of distinct "rooms" with unique themes, offering a delightful journey through various horticultural styles and atmospheres. The garden showcases Johnston's passion for plants and design, making it a celebrated destination for garden enthusiasts.
Snowshill Manor Gardens
Snowshill Manor Gardens
Snowshill Manor Gardens, part of the National Trust, complement the charming Snowshill Manor. Created by Charles Paget Wade, the gardens offer a delightful mix of formal and informal elements. Visitors can explore the intricately designed terraces, vibrant flower borders, and hidden corners adorned with sculptures. The garden's beauty is enhanced by its Cotswold setting, providing a tranquil and picturesque experience.
Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Kiftsgate Court Gardens
Kiftsgate Court Gardens, is another notable garden. Originally established by Heather Muir in the 1920s and later expanded by her daughter Diany Binny, Kiftsgate is known for its impressive collection of roses. The garden offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside and features a mix of traditional and contemporary elements, making it a unique and picturesque destination for nature lovers and garden admirers.
Bourton House Garden
Bourton House Garden
In a fabulous rural setting, the gardens wrap around the beautiful, historic house and a magnificent Grade 1 listed, 16th Century tithe barn. The garden has really wonderful herbaceous borders with rare, unusual and exotic plants, water features fed by natural springs and imaginative topiary. There is also a 7 acre pasture planted with specimen trees.
Sezincote Gardens
Sezincote Gardens
Sezincote Gardens, is a distinctive and exotic garden surrounding Sezincote House, a Mughal-style mansion. Designed in the early 19th century by Samuel Pepys Cockerell, the garden seamlessly blends Indian and British horticultural influences. Visitors encounter a unique fusion of Eastern and Western design elements, landscape with terraced lawns, water features, and a captivating temple nestled amid lush greenery.
Upton Wold Garden
Upton Wold Garden
Upton Wold Garden is the hidden garden of the Cotswolds. A garden of trees, shrubs and plants, many rare, in an outstanding landscape of Cotswold undulation. Features woodland, ponds, herbacous borders, roses, vegetables, fruit, and an arboretum of the National Collection of Juglans and Petrocarya and a wonderful labyrinth.
