Tour the iconic gardens of RHS Wisley and Hampton Court Palace
At RHS Wisley explore woodland, formal and water gardens. The inspirational gardens have been designed in such a way as to encourage gardeners to be bold, take risks and be creative. Seek out the experimental elements of the site with your driver guide and stop for a picnic lunch. Today Wisley is a place of scientific research, a School of Horticulture and a new Home of Gardening Science. Apart from that, RHS Wisley is one of the most fabulous show gardens in the world.
- Flagship Garden of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Enjoy a picnic or gastro pub lunch
- Golf cart tour option for the less able
Hampton Court Palace is Rightly famous as one of King Henry VIII’s palaces of entertainment, reached by grand Royal barge from central London. The King would be host to VIP foreign visitors. The Palace is also partially a Baroque edifice surrounded by 60 acres of gardens and over 750 acres of grounds. Book your driver-guided tour today, with flexibility on the day. We can customise your entire vacation to suit your interests and pace of travel.
Two of the finest gardens in England
Be Inspired by Wisley and Intriqued by Hampton Court
If you are a gardener that needs inspiration or even advice, RHS Wisley is a place to visit. Every environment is represented in the open or within several glasshouses on-site. Therefore, if you live in Texas or New England, there is something for you at RHS Wisley.
Your driver-guide will escort you around the 240 acres and show you the site's highlights. Your walking route will alter depending on the season: enjoy the spring bulbs in March and April, herbaceous borders in the Summer and wooded areas during the fall.
If the weather cooperates, it's an excellent idea to picnic on the grounds and people-watch. Some may prefer an expertly guided tour by RHS staff. Our office staff can arrange this service.
Hampton Court has grand Tudor interiors and baroque murals dating from the 17th century and 60 acres of formal, Victorian and wild gardens. The now-maturing Privy gardens were restored after staff discovered plans of King William's (1689-1702) elegant designs in the 1980s. See the magnificent mushroom-shaped yews, the long water and the Elizabethan knot gardens.
Never leave Hampton Court Palace without seeing the incredible Great Grape Vine, the largest in the world, planted in the late 18th century. It once produced over 2000 lbs of fruit per year.
If you have children touring with you may wish to get lost in the famous Hampton Court Maze. If you prefe a day of Royal Palaces choose Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace day tour.
Wisley - Bird Bath
Main Building
The Borders
Wisley Wild Life
The Chapel Royal
Rose Gardens at Hampton Court
Hampton Court Yew Trees
The 18th Century Yew trees
Hampton Court Borders
Visitor at Hampton Court
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