Visit WORLDFAMOUS GARDENS with an expert
For dazzling blooms and seductive scents, look no further than a tour of a world-famous garden. Cross the English Channel to be inspired by Claude Monet’s beloved Giverny, learn from an inspirational gardener about new plants and varieties in Sussex or head north to explore beautiful English gardens with one of the UK’S young gardening stars.
JOIN PAULA MCWATERS AT MONET’S GARDEN
On a visit to Claude Monet’s spectacular garden at Giverny, his paintings will seem to spring to life in front of your eyes. Explore France through Monet’s artworks and garden, visiting Giverny, where you’ll hear from gardening expert and former Country Living gardening editor Paula Mcwaters, as well as impressive galleries in Paris. You’ll stay at the luxurious 19th-century Château de Montvillargenne in the original château building, and travel by Eurostar.
Book it: Join a three-night tour departing 19 July 2024, from £1,495pp*. Visit goodhousekeeping.com/uk/ paulamcwaters or call
03308 286 241 to book.
LEARN FROM SARAH RAVEN IN SUSSEX
Few things in life can compare to the joy of strolling through an English country garden in early summer, when the extra light and warmth encourages the plants to put on an exuberant burst of growth. Meet the inspirational gardener and broadcaster Sarah Raven in her own garden, Perch Hill, and join a private visit to world-famous Sissinghurst (above). You’ll stay at the four-star Spa Hotel, Royal Tunbridge Wells. Also included are visits to Lullingstone and Scotney castles, Pashley Manor Gardens and Great Dixter. Book it: Join a three-night tour departing 5 June 2024, from £1,395pp*. Visit goodhousekeeping. com/uk/sarahraven or call 0808 303 2261 to book.
VISIT GRAND GARDENS AND MEET ARTHUR PARKINSON
Explore Easton Walled Gardens, tucked away in a sleepy Lincolnshire valley, which showcases years of English horticultural history. You’ll take a tour with the owner, Lady Cholmeley, and hear a talk from bestselling author and one of the UK’S youngest gardeners, Arthur Parkinson. Other highlights include visits to Hardwick Hall (above), Haddon Hall and RHS Garden Harlow Carr.
Book it: Join a four-day tour departing 3 June 2024, from
£995pp*. Visit goodhousekeeping. com/uk/ arthurparkinson or call 03308 286 654 to book. *Terms & conditions apply, please see online for details.