Delight in RHS GARDEN BRIDGEWATER with its designer TOM STUART-SMITH
Meet the landscape architect and tour his creation, plus visit some of the North West’s best gardens
One of Europe’s biggest gardening projects, RHS Garden Bridgewater opened to the public last year. To make this exclusive four-day tour unforgettable, you’ll be joined by the man behind the vision, landscape architect Tom Stuart-smith, who will take a tour of the garden with you, followed by afternoon tea, a talk from Tom and a Q&A session.
Your holiday will also take in some of the finest gardens in the north-west, including Trentham Estate – with gardens designed by Tom – Dunham Massey and Tatton Park. You’ll visit Ness Botanic Gardens in the
Wirral, with their own weather station, and Arley Hall, where a pair of herbaceous borders were first laid in 1846.
THE HIGHLIGHTS EXCLUSIVE EVENTS WITH TOM STUART-SMITH
Tom, who has designed eight gold medalwinning gardens for the Chelsea Flower Show, will join you for a tour of RHS Garden Bridgewater, the plan for which he designed. He’ll also deliver an exclusive talk and answer your horticultural questions.
TOUR TRENTHAM ESTATE
You’ll begin with a trip to the Staffordshire gardens where the contemporary revival of the Italian Gardens was led by Tom. Explore the Piet Oudolf-designed Rivers of Grass and Floral Labyrinth, and Trentham Lake, created by Capability Brown.
DELIGHTFUL GARDENS
Ness Botanic Gardens feature lilies, primulas and terrace gardens with climbing plants, plus herb and water gardens in summer. Dunham Massey was planted in regimental fashion by the 2nd Earl of Stamford and Warrington before being abandoned in 1856. Crystal Palace architect Joseph Paxton designed aspects of Tatton Park. You’ll also visit Arley Hall’s beautiful gardens.