Explore HIGHGROVE GARDENS with JENNIE BOND
Tour the gardens with a talk from our royal expert, plus visit the royal palaces
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As a royal correspondent for 14 years, Jennie Bond is an expert on the Royal Family. She also made a documentary for Channel 5 called Jennie Bond’s Royals and is the author of several books on the subject.
The Cotswolds is a timeless English destination – home to beautiful gardens and classic honeystone houses. So it’s no wonder that keen gardener Prince Charles chose it as the location for his country retreat, Highgrove House. Since buying the property in 1980, he has redeveloped the garden, with the house now surrounded by wisteria, honeysuckle, jasmine and thyme, as well as creating a wild-flower meadow of endangered native plants.
During your visit to the gardens, you’ll be joined by Jennie Bond, who will share insights about the Royal Family and the history of this magnificent country manor.
You will also tour Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, now the Queen’s permanent residence. Other highlights include Hampton Court Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London.
THE HIGHLIGHTS HIGHGROVE GARDENS TOUR
Take in the wild-flower meadow at the Cotswolds property, which contains around 32 varieties of endangered native plants as well as many hidden corners to explore, including the Lily Pool Garden.
HEAR FROM JENNIE BOND
You’ll meet Jennie Bond at the gardens at Highgrove, where she will share tales from her years covering the monarchy, as well as answer your questions.
GO INSIDE WINDSOR CASTLE
Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, Windsor Castle’s State Apartments are filled with gorgeous antique furniture and priceless artworks.
TOUR HAMPTON COURT PALACE
Perhaps best known for Henry VIII’S life of excess, Hampton Court Palace also features a famous maze and lavish rooms.