We are excited to announce our annual spring tour, which this year includes a special visit to private gardens in Liverpool. This tour offers a wonderful opportunity to stay at Knowsley Hall, located just outside Liverpool, while exploring the beautiful private estates and gardens in the surrounding area.

After our time in Liverpool, we will travel to Northern Ireland to visit some of our favorite locations, including Mount Usher, Benvarden, and Glenarm Castle. We will be joined by Neil Porteous in Northern Ireland, which is always a treat. His wealth of knowledge ensures that the learning experiences throughout the tour will be extensive and enriching.

Join us on an enchanting journey as we unveil a hidden gem, rich with exquisite gardens, charming private houses, and captivating estates.

Morning arrival at Belfast Airport, Meet & Greet by our Driver, and transfer to the Culloden Hotel.

First stop is Hillsborough Castle. Hillsborough Castle has been a grand family home and is now the official residence of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, as well as a royal residence. Members of the Royal Family stay at Hillsborough when visiting Northern Ireland.

Viewed by some as a politically neutral venue, Hillsborough has played a crucial role in the Northern Ireland peace process since the 1980s.

We'll be calling the Culloden Estate and Spa our home for the next 3 nights.

Exploring gardens from Mount Stewart to the Antrim Coast, both public and private.

Two days will be spent in the wonderful city of Londonderry or Derry as some like to call it. We'll explore this historic walled city and visit some of the best hidden secrets in Donegal.

We'll call the historic Ebrington Hotel home for two nights.

The last days of the tour bring us to the gardens around Dublin. From the newly restored Knockmore to the Secret Garden, we'll see all the best places. Other gardens that we can't miss are Mt. Usher, Killruddery, and Powerscourt.

We'll call Powerscourt Hotel & Spa home for the last two nights.

Extend a day or two and take in the wonderful award winning spa!