Description
Whether you're a green-fingered god or goddess, or a gardening novice keen to gather tips and grow ideas, you're sure to love this unmissable event. All the latest trends and designs in flora and fauna will have you enthralled; from exquisite gardens to horticultural displays and 100s of exhibitors. The show gardens take you on a grand tour of the world, drawing inspiration from a wide variety of countries and cultures.
Itinerary
Friday: Kew Gardens – After joining your holiday coach, we make our way towards the world famous Kew Gardens (Entrance included) to see its historic glasshouses, magnificent vistas, precious specimen trees, royal buildings, and beautiful woods to get you in the mood for the show on the Saturday. After a gentle stroll through the gardens, it’s off to our hotel to freshen up before dinner.
Room, dinner and breakfast.
Saturday: Chelsea Flower Show - Today we travel the short distance to the world famous flower show. The show has become an important venue for watching emerging gardening trends. New plants are launched and the popularity of older varieties are revived. It's the garden design equivalent of Paris Fashion Week and is staged in one of London's most charming and affluent neighbourhoods.
Sunday: Windsor - After breakfast, we head for the picturesque town of Windsor, allowing for sightseeing and a lunch opportunity before we head home. We arrive back at your local joining points early to mid-evening.
N.B. Please note that this itinerary was produced well in advance of the forthcoming holiday season and that all optional activity prices and excursion content were correct at that time but could have been subject to change in the meantime. We reserve the right to make any changes necessary without prior notification.
Venue Information
Crowne Plaza, Heathrow
Situated just over 2 miles from Heathrow, this modern 4 star hotel is also 8 miles from Windsor Castle and 10 miles from the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew so well placed for this weekend break. The bright rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minibar, and tea and coffee making facilities. There is also a fitness centre with an indoor pool, hot tub and spa treatments here.