South-West England Gardens Group Tour

Discover the wonderful gardens of the South-West, from the mysterious Lost Gardens of Helligan and Victorian woods of Lanhydrock through to the sub-tropical gardens of Trebah, global gardens of the Eden Project with thousands of varied plant species and RHS Garden Rosemoor nestling in a Devon valley. Spend time in the pretty villages on Dartmoor and Cornwall's quaint fishing villages.

Tour Highlights

Visit the small 15th century manor, East Lambrook. Surrounded by a cottage garden, the garden is Grade I listed on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens.
Knightshayes National Trust; a Gothic Revival house with formal and woodland garden, including over 1200 plant species unique to Knighthayes.
RHS Garden Rosemoor features the River Torridge running along the western border. Visit will include the rose garden, an arboretum, herb, fruit and vegetable gardens and an alpine house.
Tour some of the pretty Dartmoor villages such as Postbridge, Widecombe-in-the-Moor and North Bovey. Spot some of the resident wild ponies.
One of the most mysterious estates in England is the Lost Gardens of Heligan, known as a 'sleeping beauty.'
Visit to Cornish fishing villages including Mevagissy, Port Isaac, Polperro and St Ives
Guided tour followed by a cream tea at the UK's first tea plantations
Experience the sub-tropical garden of Trebah, steeped in heritage, creativity and the spirit of innovation - miles of winding footpaths, exotic plants and even a private beach.
Glendurgan Garden (National Trust) is made up of 3 valleys. Enjoy the challenge of the 200 year old maze.
Visit one of Cornwall's most famous site - St Michael's Mount
Step inside a working brewery for an immersive experience
The Eden Project - made up of adjoining domes that houses thousands of plant species
Castle Drogo (National Trust) is inspired by the urgged Dartmoor Tors, and the gardens colours change with the seasons
Lanhydrock (National Trust) is a Victorian style house, set amongst ancient woodlands and riverside paths
Mapperton, home to the Earl and Countess of Sandwich, is set in a romantic garden valley which include a croquet lawn, topiary and wild gardens

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