A chance for an in depth look around the gardens at Gorhambury House taken by our Head Gardener Gill Hewis.
The gardens comprise many areas and styles from formal to wildflower meadow, Herbaceous borders to cut flower and vegetable garden. There are some historic features and topiary alongside modern planting schemes by Tom Stuart Smith.
The tour will last about 1.5-2 hours, you will start with refreshments, you will have an introduction to the history of the estate, the current mansion and garden. Then a leisurely guided tour around the gardens where you can ask questions and find out about the specimen plants, stories and anecdotes.
Format of the day
Arrival Time: 10:15am
Tour start: 10:30am
Tour finish: 12:30pm
Price
CSSC Member: £23
Non-member: £33 + £6 non-member event fee
Buying a non member ticket?
An event fee is applied to each non-member ticket. Why not make use of the linked membership scheme and earn yourself £10 by joining them up to CSSC, they will save the non-member event fee, and purchase the ticket at the discounted members rate. Invite your non-member guests to join CSSC here.
Please note that non-member event fee is non-refundable
Notes & Restrictions
Available to purchase until 13 June or until sold out.
All attendees must be 18+, events are not suitable for children.
You will require your email confirmation on the day.
The tour will go ahead in nearly all weathers, please dress accordingly.
The tour will include a number of steps to be navigated.
There are toilet facilities available
Travel notes if arriving by car - Access from M1 (Junction 8) and M25 (Junction 21a). Please enter AL3 6AE into your GPS for the entrance at the Roman Theatre off Bluehouse Hill. Once at the gate enter AL3 6AH for the house, where there is ample parking.