Garden and Horticulture TOURS

Over many years Pathfinders have arranged numerous garden and horticultural tours throughout Britain and Europe. We have operated these tours for botanical clubs, gardening societies and tour operators.

The tours vary in length and location but our unrivalled knowledge of this sector means that we can provide a range of specialist skills.

• Guides with expert horticultural knowledge
• In-depth knowledge of public gardens throughout UK and Europe
• Visits to limited-access private gardens
• Talks and lectures by leading garden figures (subject to availability)

Looking for Inspiration?

Pathfinders Garden Tours are perfect for gardening enthusiasts across the world seeking a truly authentic and memorable experience.

Here's some our most popular visits to consider...

The Cotswolds

Explore charming villages and unique gardens nestled in rolling hills. Discover horticultural gems such as:

• Hidcote Manor Garden - a masterpiece of Arts and Crafts design
• Kiftsgate Court Gardens - famous for its dramatic hillside planting
• Snowshill Manor - with its quirky collections and tranquil gardens
• Painswick Rococo Garden - a whimsical 18th-century landscape
• Batsford Arboretum - Set on a limestone hillside near Moreton-in-Marsh, this 56-acre arboretum showcases over 1,500 tree species from around the world
• Highgrove Gardens - The private gardens of King Charles III in Tetbury, known for organic and sustainable gardening practices

South East England

Visit historic estates, castles, and highly sought-after private gardens. Favourites include:

• Long Barn Gardens - private residence and once home to Vita Sackville-West
• Great Comp Garden - a plant lover's paradise
• Sissinghurst Castle Garden - iconic and romantic
• Great Dixter - a living legacy of garden design
• Chartwell House - Winston Churchill's beloved home
• Hever Castle - childhood home of Anne Boleyn and later residence of Anne of Cleves
• RHS Chelsea Flower Show - access the world's most prestigious garden event, showcasing cutting-edge design, rare plants, and horticultural excellence

South West England

From the subtropical gardens of Cornwall to the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, discover South West England's rich tapestry of landscapes and legends. Our visitors love:

• Westbrook House - a private hidden gem of garden artistry
• The Newt in Somerset - innovative and immersive garden experiences
• RHS Rosemoor - blending formal and naturalistic styles
• The Lost Gardens of Heligan - rediscovered Victorian splendour
• Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens - exotic planting in a coastal setting

Central and North England

Our garden tours here feature iconic estates and botanical gardens that highlight different horticultural styles and historical periods. Highlights include: 

• RHS Garden Bridgewater, a stunning modern garden built on the site of a historic estate. Another notable garden is Levens Hall, famous for its spectacular topiary.
• Brodsworth Hall Gardens, which represent a Victorian-era garden with formal lawns, flowerbeds, and a rockery.
• Audley End House and Blickling Hall Gardens. These stately homes offer a mix of formal plantings, kitchen gardens, and picturesque landscape

Talk to us about your garden tour requirements