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Day Trips 2019

Bookings for this year’s day trips can be made six weeks in advance at the Store or at the evening talks where forms will be available.
Too see photographs from previous years' Day Trips scroll down and click relevant button
1. Anglesey Abbey, Gardens & Mill
Lode, Cambridgeshire (NT)
Thursday, 25th April 2019

Once a priory, it was turned into a luxurious country house by Lord Fairhaven to show off his vast, beautiful collections. 98 acres of landscaped grounds, formal gardens with hyacinths, delightful walks and a historic working watermill.
Buggy service, restaurant, shop and plant centre.
Bookings commence Sunday,
​17th March 2019

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/anglesey-abbey-gardens-and-lode-mill

2. Southill Park House
Southill, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
Thursday, 6th June 2019 
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A rare opportunity to visit Southill Park House (early Georgian grade I). It was bought in 1795 by Samuel Whitbread, the beer and hospitality magnate whose descendants still own the house today. Guided tour of the house by Charles Whitbread and his archivist. A large garden with mature trees, flowering shrubs, roses and a park designed by Capability Brown.  
Lunch will be at the Shuttleworth Collection Restaurant.
www.ngs.org.uk/find-a-garden/garden/6407/


On to Kathy Brown’s Garden
Stevington

A beautiful artistic garden created by the owners Kathy and Simon. Lots of roses, poppies, an edible flower garden, a wild flower meadow and more.
Tea and delicious home-baked cakes included.
Bookings commence Sunday,
28th April 2019

www.kathybrownsgarden.com
3. Beth Chatto Gardens
Elmstead Market, Colchester, Essex
Thursday, 8th August 2019

The world renowned gravel garden (never watered) was started by Beth Chatto in 1960 on wasteland and is full of interest and unusual plants. Visit the tearooms, gift shop and extensive nursery
www.bethchatto.co.uk


On to Green Island Gardens
Green Island, Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex
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A hidden gem with a beautiful tranquil garden designed by the owner. This is a plantsman’s paradise, with a delightful woodland and a nursery. Tea and homemade cake are included.
Bookings commence Sunday,
30th June 2019

www.greenislandgardens.co.uk


Further details are available from
​Gesine Latimer on 01923 856970
​
(Cancellations may be liable to charge)
CLICK HERE TO SEE 2012 DAY TRIPS
CLICK HERE TO SEE 2013 DAY TRIPS
Click here to see 2014 day trips
click here to see the first day trip of 2019
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HERE for IMAGES FROM KATHY BROWN'S GARDEN
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    • Holehird Gardens
    • Slugs
    • A Hertfordshire Legacy
    • Garden makeover
    • Japanese Gardens
    • Victorian Gardeners
    • Herbaceous Borders
    • Lunar Planting
  • Day Trips
    • Burston visit
    • Day Trips 2020
    • Day Trips 2019 >
      • Beth Chatto Gardens
      • Green Island Gardens
      • Kathy Brown's Garden
      • Southill Park 2019
      • Anglesey Abbey 2019
      • Day Trips 2012
      • Day Trips 2013
      • Day Trips 2014
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