Arrive Manchester International Airport ~ Meet our driver/guide and head out to the Welch seaside town of Dunoon - Our home for 3 nights

Brunch stop, maybe Grosvenor Estate, near Chester or Tatton Park  

First Garden Visit - Bodnant Garden Situated above the River Conwy in North Wales, Bodnant Garden boasts fabulous views of the mountains of Snowdonia National Park and is one of the most beautiful gardens in Wales. 

Dunoon Hotel - Dinner included

May 13, 2024 - Monday

Visit Plas Newydd House and Gardens ~Explore varied native woodland and ancient parkland with views of the house and gardens and the hills of Snowdonia.  

Afternoon stroll through Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens ~A Historic estate featuring 3 elaborate gardens, plus a tea room & holiday cottages.  

Dunoon Hotel - Breakfast / Dinner included

Visits to Plas Brondanw Gardens a small mansion from the 16th and 17th centuries, in North Meirionydd and Portmeirion Village ~ "Situated on a private peninsula overlooking stunning coastal scenery, Portmeirion Village is where the Italian Riviera meets rural Wales with a riot of color and architectural styles.. Discover the impressive natural landscape surrounding Portmeirion. The subtropical forest at Portmeirion, affectionately known as The Gwyllt (Wildwood in Welsh) features some of Britain's largest trees, secret gardens, a derelict castle and rare flowers. Explore the 70 acres of exotic woodlands with 19 miles of pathways which cut through forests, secret spaces and coastal coves."

Dunoon Hotel - Breakfast / Dinner included

May 15, 2024 - Wednesday

Visit to the National Trust - Powis Castle and Garden ~ a Medieval castle in Welshpool, Wales rising dramatically above the celebrated garden.

The Arden Hotel  Breakfast included

May 16, 2024 - Thursday

Arrive ~ Stratford upon Avon ~ a medieval market town in England’s West Midlands and the 16th-century birthplace of William Shakespeare.  

Includes:  

A Stratford Town guided walking tour in the morning  

Tickets to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre this evening - TBA

The Arden Hotel Breakfast included  

May 17, 2024 - Friday

Visits to:

Hidcote Manor Garden ~ a world-famous Arts and Crafts-inspired garden nestled in a North Cotswold hamlet includes 2 hour Self-guided tour with a talk.  

Bourton House Garden ~ Acclaimed garden at a 1700s estate noted for its eclectic topiaries & unique, colorful plantings.  

The Arden Hotel Breakfast included  

May 18, 2024 - Saturday

Visit to Blenheim Palace near Oxford  

A UNESCO World Heritage site The Blenheim Palace "has the distinction of being the only building in the United Kingdom with the distinction of being called a palace without being the residence of a monarch. It is also where Winston Churchill was born."  

Queens Hotel Cheltenham

May 19, 2024 - Sunday

Visit Highgrove Gardens - the private residence of Their Majesties The King Charles III and The Queen Camilla, near Tetbury in Gloucestershire.  

And Ilford Manor Garden ~ Set on the last hill of the Cotswolds, today’s owners, the Cartwright-Hignett family, have lovingly restored the garden (once thought 'lost' after WW2)  

Queens Hotel Cheltenham Breakfast included  

May 20, 2024 - Monday

On our way to London we will have the opportunity to explore Stonehenge on a self-guided tour. "Experience the unforgettable atmosphere of the Stone Circle and follow in the footsteps of the prehistoric people who lived here 4,000 years ago. Dig deeper in the world-class exhibition, and take time to explore the monuments and mysteries of the wider Stonehenge landscape. "

Holiday Inn London-Kensington High Street - Breakfast included  

May 21, 2024 - Tuesday

Free day in London - (see London's top attractions below)

Hop on Hop Off Ticket included to visit some of the top attractions - Admissions not included

Holiday Inn London-Kensington High Street - Breakfast included  

May 22, 2024 - Wednesday

Grand Finale -Admission to The Royal Horticultural Society's Chelsea Flower Show "The world’s greatest flower show is bursting with horticultural inspiration in a year which promises to be the most sustainable yet" CLICK HERE to see the gardens of 2023

Holiday Inn London-Kensington High Street - Breakfast included  

May 23, 2024 - Thursday - Transfer to Airport or continue on your own 

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