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Great Dixter garden, East Sussex — a highlight of our English garden tours
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Join our expert-led garden tours and discover exceptional gardens across England, Europe and beyond. Our itineraries are carefully planned for travellers who care about beauty, planting, garden history and the pleasure of visiting great gardens well.

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Featured 2027 tours

Our featured garden tours for 2027

Our featured 2027 garden tours range from Chelsea Flower Show and the great gardens of southern England to the Dutch tulip season, the French Riviera, and the gardens of Normandy and Giverny. Each itinerary is small-group, escorted and carefully planned for travellers who want to see exceptional gardens with depth, context and comfort.

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Spring garden landscape — Holland for the Horticulturalist 2027

Holland for the Horticulturalist 2027

Netherlands · Spring 2027

An expert-led spring garden journey through Keukenhof, the Dutch bulb fields, private gardens, Het Loo Palace and the horticultural landscapes of the Netherlands.

Spring 2027 Details coming soon
French Riviera coastline, Côte d'Azur

French Riviera Garden & Art Tour

French Riviera · 20 April 2027 departure

8 days / 7 nights

The French Riviera's finest gardens paired with its artistic legacy — Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, the Hanbury gardens, Val Rahmeh, Serre de la Madone and the Jardin Exotique de Monaco, with Matisse, Picasso and the perfume houses of Grasse. Based in Menton.

20 April 2027 From US$4,440
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Gravetye Manor gardens, West Sussex

Chelsea Flower Show 2027 & Gardens in Kent & Sussex Tour

Kent & Sussex · 15 May 2027 departure · Hotel: Ashdown Park

8 days / 7 nights

Chelsea Flower Show and a full Kent and Sussex itinerary — Doddington, Hole Park, Long Barn, High Beeches, Leonardslee, Sissinghurst and Great Dixter, with Kew Gardens. Country base: Ashdown Park Hotel, East Sussex.

15 May 2027 From US$5,080
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West Dean Gardens borders, West Sussex

Chelsea Flower Show 2027 & Kent & Sussex Gardens Tour

Kent & Sussex · 16 May 2027 departure · Hotel: Buxted Park Hotel

8 days / 7 nights

Chelsea Flower Show combined with a classic Kent and Sussex garden programme — Doddington Place, Hole Park, Long Barn, High Beeches, Leonardslee, Sissinghurst and Great Dixter. Country base: Buxted Park Hotel, East Sussex.

16 May 2027 From US$5,080
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Hidcote Manor garden, Gloucestershire

Chelsea Flower Show 2027 & Gardens in the Cotswolds Tour

Cotswolds · 19 May 2027 departure

8 days / 7 nights

Chelsea Flower Show paired with the Cotswolds garden tradition — Hidcote Manor, Kiftsgate Court, Cerney House Gardens, Rodmarton Manor, Broughton Castle and Kew Gardens. Country base: The Arden Hotel, Stratford-upon-Avon.

19 May 2027 From US$5,325
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Chelsea Flower Show Tours

Compare our Chelsea Flower Show 2027 tours

We offer several escorted Chelsea Flower Show tours, each paired with a different garden journey. Compare the itineraries to see which combination of gardens, regions and pace suits you best.

  • Kent & Sussex (15 May): classic southeast England gardens — Sissinghurst, Great Dixter and more — staying at Ashdown Park Hotel.
  • Kent & Sussex (16 May): the same outstanding garden region with an alternative departure date and Buxted Park Hotel as your country base.
  • Kent, Surrey & Sussex: a broader sweep of southern England gardens — ideal for first-time visitors to the region who want to experience the full range of what this corner of England grows.
  • Cotswolds: Chelsea Flower Show combined with one of England's most distinctive garden landscapes and a different touring atmosphere.
Chelsea Flower Show planting display
Why GardenTours.com

Specialist garden travel, thoughtfully done

For more than 35 years, we have been creating specialist garden tours for discerning travellers. Our tours are designed for people who want more than a general sightseeing holiday: they want to visit memorable gardens in good company, with knowledgeable leadership and carefully considered pacing.

Expertise and experience

Our horticultural knowledge and long experience allow us to build itineraries around some of the most beautiful, interesting and rewarding gardens to visit.

Professional tour leaders

Our tours are led by experienced, English-speaking guides, many of whom have backgrounds in gardening, design, photography or garden writing.

Comfort, safety and planning

We choose comfortable hotels, well-paced itineraries and reliable transport so that you can focus on the gardens and enjoy the journey with confidence.

Independent-traveller friendly

Many of our guests travel on their own. Our small-group format is welcoming, sociable and well suited to independent travellers.

Custom group tours

We also create tailor-made garden tours for societies, organisations, media brands and private groups, shaped around your interests, language and budget.

Througham Court garden, Cotswolds
Traveller reviews

What our travellers say

The tour was more than I ever hoped it would be. Our guide was delightful and came with serious garden knowledge; our driver was a paragon of patience and skill, particularly in the narrow hedge-rowed lanes.

D.L.

Chelsea Flower Show & Kent/Sussex Gardens, May 2025

We had a wonderful time — it exceeded our expectations. Our guide and coach driver were excellent, and the people on our trip were lovely. The gardens and entire experience were truly remarkable.

M.E.

Chelsea Flower Show & Kent/Sussex Gardens, June 2025

The selection of sites visited was masterful. Each garden was unique, and we were ushered through the history and architecture of the region by knowledgeable local presenters. A week to remember.

L.L.W.

Chelsea Flower Show & Gardens

We absolutely loved our tour — it was excellent. Our guide took wonderful care of our small group of 13. The range of gardens, from grand showpieces to private estates, was perfectly balanced.

K.A.D.H.

Kent, Surrey & Sussex Gardens, June 2025

Everything from start to finish was thoughtfully planned and organised. Keukenhof, tulip fields, private gardens, a museum visit, a palace garden — each one a highlight in its own right.

S.N.

Netherlands Garden Tour, April 2025

Starting with the garden selection, the tour was exceptional — Broughton Castle, Hidcote, Kiftsgate and more. Without the guides at each place it would not have been nearly as informative or as memorable.

V.B.

Cotswolds Gardens Tour, May 2025

Travel planning

Plan your next garden journey

Ideas, destination guides and expert articles for travellers deciding where to go, when to travel and which gardens to prioritise — England, France and the Netherlands.

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Discover the world's most beautiful gardens with us

Whether you are looking for Chelsea Flower Show, the English garden tradition, or unforgettable gardens elsewhere in Europe, we offer expertly planned tours for travellers who want to see exceptional gardens well.