Gardens of England

with the Chelsea Flower Show

May 13 - 20, 2026

This tour gives you exclusive access to the quintessential gardens of the Cotswolds and southern England. Enjoy an Early Bird tour at Sissinghurst, an after hours visit to Hidcote, and a private tour to Highgrove, the garden of King Charles. Plus attend the Chelsea Flower Show on the first Members Only preview day.

DETAILS

Double Occupancy (2 people in 1 room): $8,500 per person

Single Occupancy (1 person in 1 room): $10,900 per person

Sold Out - Waitlist Only

Dates: Tour begins the morning of May 13th. Arrive in London at least the day before. Depart anytime on May 20th.

Length: 7 nights

Group Size: Maximum 15

Tour Themes: Gardens. Historic Interiors.

To Join the Waitlist, please fill out the following form or contact laura@wingbacktravel.com.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

    Enjoy exclusive, out-of-hours tours at Sissinghurst and Hidcote. Visit two privately-owned estates and enjoy private tours at Highgrove and Sezincote.

  • MICHELIN LUNCH

    Enjoy a private lunch with ingredients sourced from the garden at Gravetye Manor, the former home of gardener William Robinson.

  • THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW

    Visit the Chelsea Flower Show on the first Member Preview Day, when the flowers are still fresh! Enjoy world class shopping and floral displays by the greatest gardeners of our time.

FAQs

  • This tour is perfect for garden lovers and those who enjoy visiting historic properties. Garden tours run regardless of weather, rain or shine, and travelers should be prepared to spend 1-2 hours at a time walking outdoors over uneven terrain and unpaved paths.

    Our days are busy - we are often out from 9 am until 4-5pm. You have free time most evenings after we return (our guests typically enjoy an evening drink together!).

    • 7 nights accommodation in 4 and 5 star hotels.

    • Two full-time expert guides: Laura, an art historian, and Ross, an antiques expert

    • Private transportation by minibus in the countryside.

    • All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 2 dinners

    • Admission and private guide fees at all included sites.

    • Members Day Only tickets to the Chelsea Flower Show

    • Private lunch at Michelin-star restaurant

    • Private out of hours tours at Hidcote and Sissinghurst gardens.

    • Exclusive access and/or private tours to several other gardens, including Highgrove.

    • Airfare

    • Travel Insurance. We strongly recommend that you purchase travel insurance.

    • Any meals or activities not listed on the itinerary.

    • A tip to our driver

    • UK ETA

    • Fly in and out of London-Heathrow airport (LHR).

    • The tour begins at 10am on May 13th. You should arrive in London the night before. Many travelers prefer to spend several nights in London before the tour begins.

    • You can depart anytime on May 20th.

    • One suitcase! Each traveler is permitted one suitcase measuring no more than 26 × 18 × 12 inches.

  • This is a moderately active tour. Garden tours are 1-1.5 hours long. Laura and Ross are not ones to break a sweat, but you should be comfortable walking 10,000 steps (2-3 miles) a day over uneven surfaces and all types of terrain. Travelers should also be comfortable walking up and down steps.

    If you have mobility concerns, please speak with us before booking.

  • Effective January 8, 2025 all US passport holders require pre-approval to visit the United Kingdom. Instructions on the process can be found here on our website. The fee is currently 10 GBP. Laura and Ross are available should you require help completing the process.

    Your UK ETA is valid for two years. If you are already traveling to the UK prior to this trip, you may not need to apply again.

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