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Aspects of England, with Somerset, Cornwall and Chelsea Flower Show

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Operated by Botanica
Tripcode: BTCFDC8
Overview
Destination:
United Kingdom
Start:Bath, United Kingdom
Finish:Bath, United Kingdom
Duration:8 days
Type:Group tour (max 45)
Travel Period
May 2026 - May 2026
London return

For those looking to see another side of England, take in the intriguing Lost Gardens of Heligan and the estate of Stourhead, whose idyllic landscapes resemble a Renaissance painting. Enjoy lunch at Rick Stein’s flagship seafood restaurant and see Doc Martin filming locations. Peruse the world’s largest collection of plants at Kew Gardens and spend the day at Chelsea Flower Show.

This journey departs:

  • 15 May 2026

Highlights
  • See the botanical gardens of this mysterious estate, the scene of Europe’s largest garden restoration project. 

  • Admire floral exhibits, show gardens and innovative design at the world’s premier flower show.

  • Visit London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kew Gardens.

  • Be escorted by an expert , who will offer insightful talks on various topics and be available for informal discussions, enriching your travel experience.

  • Read about some of the must-see areas of Chelsea Flower Show.

Highlights:
Itinerary
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Day 1 - London to Bowood House and Bath

Depart The May Fair Hotel London at 8.30am for the trip west to Bowood House and Gardens. The property features a Grade I-listed Georgian country house with interiors by Robert Adam and a garden designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown. Lunch is enjoyed here before we spend some free time exploring Bath this afternoon. A Welcome Dinner awaits this evening.

Day 2 - The Newt and Stourhead

This morning we travel to Newt in Somerset for lunch, before continuing to Stourhead.  Enjoy the breathtaking 18th-century landscape garden with its lakeside walks, grottoes and classical temples. Stourhead is renowned as being one of England’s most scenic gardens.

Day 3 - Tavistock, The Eden Project, St Austell

Travel to Cornwall, the countryside location of the TV series Poldark. Explore the charming town of Tavistock, the home to cream tea, before spending time at the unique Eden Project. This top garden and eco-attraction, renowned for its innovative environmental programs, is also home to the world’s largest greenhouse.

Day 4 - Lost Gardens of Heligan, Padstow, Rick Stein Lunch and Port Isaac

This morning, visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the seat of the Tremayne family for more than 400 years. Heligan is one of England’s most mysterious estates with a fascinating history. Today, it’s home to the gloriously restored, award-winning and internationally acclaimed botanical gardens. Continue to Padstow, home to the famous English chef and television personality Rick Stein. Enjoy a gourmet lunch at Rick’s flagship seafood restaurant before exploring the quaint fishing village of Port Isaac, where the popular television series Doc Martin was filmed.

Day 5 - Tregothnan and Trebah Garden

Visit Tregothnan Garden, Cornwall’s largest private botanical gardens, which houses some rare ‘Red Book’ endangered plants and trees, which are larger than any remaining in the wild. Continue to the subtropical paradise of Trebah Garden, set against an amazing coastal backdrop. Records of the garden date back to the Domesday survey of 1085.

Day 6 - RHS Garden Rosemoor And Hestercombe House & Gardens

Today, visit the RHS Garden Rosemoor, which we find nestled in one of Devon’s valleys. The garden blends formal and informal plantings to magical effect. At Somerset’s Hestercombe House & Gardens, discover 300 years of garden design on one inspiring estate. Wander along the lakeside paths of the Georgian Landscape Garden, admire the views from the Victorian Terrace and see the stunning Edwardian Formal Garden, one of the finest examples of Gertrude Jekyll and Edwin Lutyens’ famous partnership.

Day 7 - Kew Gardens and Chelsea Flower Show Lecture, London

Today, visit the world famous Kew Gardens. As London’s largest UNESCO World Heritage Site it also houses the world’s most diverse collection of living plants. Continue to London and check in to your hotel. This evening, enjoy a special dinner and lecture on the ‘Chelsea Flower Show Gardens’, which will give you great insight into the exhibits you will see at the remarkable Chelsea Flower Show.

Day 8 - Chelsea Flower Show

Enjoy a full day to experience the famous Chelsea Flower Show. For over 140 years, the show has been delighting visitors from all over the world with its amazing show gardens and floral exhibits. See the latest garden designs, learn of recent plant and floral releases and take the opportunity to talk to some of the exhibitors. This is the ‘mecca’ of all garden shows, and one that every gardening enthusiast should attend at least once in their life. You will then be transferred back to the hotel at 2.30pm.

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