The spring and early summer are regarded as the best times to visit Britain and see her multitude of wonderful gardens in full bloom. However, Britain has something to offer all year round, and in September RHS Wisley will be mounting its own flower show in what is promised to be a ‘new look’ show. The event aims to make the most of late summer sunshine and provide visitors with inspiration for their gardens at home with emphasis on late summer blooms. Then in October, the RHS’s flagship gardens present a ‘Taste of Autumn’ featuring fruit and vegetable displays, tastings, live cookery demonstrations and Wisley gardeners on hand to dispense expert advice on all aspects of gardening and growing. Our expertise is designing garden and horticulture programmes is widely recognized and we invite you to take advantage of this when planning your next garden tour or check out our website for some ideas.
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Wisley Garden Flower Show and a ‘Taste of Autumn’
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009Garden Museum at Lambeth
Monday, May 4th, 2009The Garden Museum in London is host to the “Festival of Small Nurseries” taking place through spring and summer. Why not take the opportunity to meet those passionate about their plants and learn from the experts. Allow Select Travel to organise your special themed garden tour of the UK and this time of year is the perfect time to combine the Chelsea Flower Show with a visit to the Garden Musem. The museum explores and celebrates British gardens and gardening through its collection, temporary exhibitions, events, symposia and garden. Whether you are an enthusiastic amateur gardener, more of a specialist or someone with a passion for museums, history even architecture the Museum has something for you. Situated on the South Bank of the Thames, opposite the Houses of Parliament, the Museum has a spectacular home in the former St Mary-at-Lambeth parish Church, which itself its steeped in history and has some interesting stories to tell. There is plenty for comtemporary gardeners too. The potting Shed offers practical seasonal gardening advice in an imaginative setting, and the Museum is a focal point for garden-related events and activities.
Finchcocks Musical Museum
Monday, April 27th, 2009Finchcocks Musican Museum is located in Kent, England. It represents a wonderful collection of over 100 historical keyboard instruments, housed within a fine Georgian manor. There are opportunities for private visits to explore the house, experience the collection of period instruments as well as view the exhibition of prints, pictures and costumes on the theme of the eighteenth century. A traditional afternoon tea may be scheduled to accompany a keyboard receital. A visit to Finchcocks features on many Select Travel tours designed for choir and other music tours of England.
Kew Gardens Celebrates 250th Anniversary
Wednesday, April 8th, 2009Exotic orchids, wildflowers from across the world and stunning garden designs will see London’s Kew Gardens bursting with colour for its 250th anniversary in 2009. Throughout the year, Kew’s pivotal role as a world-leader in plant science and conservation, will be celebrated by a series of events and displays and providing visitors with a glimpse into the important role the botanic gardens play in the future of the planet.
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew takes the date of its official ‘birth’ from the year that William Aiton was appointed to care for and expand the gardens at Kew for Princess Augusta. That was 1759 and the Gardens have expanded and developed beyond all recognition since then.
As an English garden tour specialist, Select Travel is ideally placed to arrange your group visit to Kew Gardens to celebrate the anniversary. But let us also guide you through the massive variety of world class gardens in Britain, with everything from the traditional cottage garden to the wonderful landscaped masterpieces of Capability Brown. Our tours are accompanied by an English garden expert guide and we’ll often bring in owners or head gardeners to add flavour to the visit. We look forward to sharing our colourful horticultural heritage with you! Ask about our garden tours of Italy and France.
RHS Wisley Garden 2009 Festivals
Monday, February 2nd, 2009RHS Wisley, is the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society, and located a few miles to the west of central London. A wonderful garden in its own right, Wisley also boasts a series of teaching courses and festivals throughout the year. Some of our favourites include A Riot of Roses in June, Fabulous Fuchsias in August and the Great Victorian Plant Exhibition. Select Travel can design a wide variety of garden tours across Britain.