Exclusively for Mail on Sunday readers, explore the gardens of the Cotswolds with Christine Walkden
Few places are more glorious when the leaves change color in Autumn than the Cotswolds.
And on this exclusive four-day tour, you’ll have the chance to explore the gardens of some of the region’s finest homes, from cottages to stately country homes, and meet The One Show’s gardening expert, Christine Walkden
Christine will accompany you on a visit to the famous Arts and Crafts garden at Hidcote Manor in Gloucestershire before giving a private talk and answering all your gardening questions in a dedicated question and answer session.
Glorious: The Mail on Sunday’s exclusive four-day tour explores the gardens of some of the most beautiful homes in the Cotswolds, including Batsford Arboretum (pictured).
On the tour you will visit the historic estate of Highgrove House, the country home of Prince Charles (pictured).
Christine Walkden, The One Show’s gardening expert, takes you on a visit to the famous Arts and Crafts garden at Hidcote Manor (above) in Gloucestershire
OUR SPECIAL GUEST
Pictured above is Christine Walkden
Christine Walkden began her gardening career at the age of ten, growing flowers and vegetables on her allotment to sell to teachers and neighbours. She worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew before presenting Gardeners’ World, Christine’s Garden, The Great British Garden Revival and the Royal Television Society award-winning Glorious Gardens From Above. Christine is currently a panel member on Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time.
You can also explore the historic estate of Highgrove House, the country home of Prince Charles. Rodmarton Manor and its eight acres of gardens; the Knot Garden at Cerney House, near Cheltenham; the spectacular Broughton Grange; Sezincote’s Hindu Garden, inspired by 18th-century landscape architect Humphry Repton; and Batsford Arboretum.
It’s the perfect UK getaway for anyone who loves gardening.
reasons to book
Meet Christine Walkden: Knowledgeable and engaging, Christine is the perfect special guest to join you on this great tour. She will give a private talk about her career as a broadcaster, author and gardener. You have the opportunity to ask her your own questions in a Q&A.
Explore Hidcote Manor: Christine will accompany you on a tour of the delightful and intricately landscaped arts and crafts inspired gardens at Hidcote Manor.
Tour of the Highgrove House: Since purchasing Highgrove House in 1980, Prince Charles has restored the garden, embarking on a new project each year. With the help of his friend Lady Salisbury, he has surrounded the house with fragrant wisteria, honeysuckle, jasmine and thyme and created an experimental wildflower meadow featuring some 32 species of endangered native plants.
Beautiful Gardens: You’ll also explore Broughton Grange with gardens designed by multiple Chelsea Flower Show gold medalist Tom Stuart-Smith and the ‘outdoor spaces’ of Rodmarton Manor, each with their own character.
Nice setting: Stay throughout the charming four-star Oxford Witney Hotel, just a short walk from the center of Witney. Relax in the elegant bedrooms, take a dip in the pool or unwind in the spa.
