Every tour includes a full day at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show alongside a curated sequence of England's finest gardens. The choice is about region, hotel, garden programme and departure date.
All four tours include Chelsea Flower Show, small group travel with a specialist garden guide, carefully chosen hotels and all entrance fees.
What differs is the region and garden programme. Two tours focus on the classic gardens of Kent and Sussex — visiting Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, Leonardslee and High Beeches. One extends the journey into Surrey, adding RHS Wisley and a broader sweep of the southern counties. The fourth takes a different direction entirely, heading to the Cotswolds for Hidcote Manor, Kiftsgate Court and the landscape of Shakespeare's England.
This page is designed to help you understand the differences before moving through to the full itinerary and booking details.
| Tour | Dates | Country hotel | Region | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent/Sussex — Ashdown Park | 15–22 May 2027 | Ashdown Park | Kent & Sussex | Historic forest hotel | US$5,080 |
| Kent/Sussex — Buxted Park | 16–23 May 2027 | Buxted Park | Kent & Sussex | Georgian country house | US$5,080 |
| Kent, Surrey & Sussex | 15–22 May 2027 | Wotton House | Three counties | Broadest southeast range | US$5,125 |
| Cotswolds | 19–26 May 2027 | The Arden Hotel | Cotswolds | Hidcote, Kiftsgate, Stratford | US$5,325 |
Best for guests drawn to a Georgian country house in open East Sussex countryside. Departure: 16 May.
Nine gardens across Kent and Sussex — Doddington Place, Hole Park, Long Barn, Goddards Green, High Beeches, Leonardslee, Sissinghurst, Great Dixter and Kew Gardens. Three nights at Buxted Park Hotel.
Best for guests drawn to a historic Sussex country hotel within Ashdown Forest. Departure: 15 May.
The same nine-garden Kent and Sussex programme — Doddington Place, Hole Park, Long Barn, Goddards Green, High Beeches, Leonardslee, Sissinghurst, Great Dixter and Kew Gardens — departing 15 May.
Best for guests who want a wider garden range — RHS Wisley, Nymans and Sheffield Park alongside the Kent and Sussex classics.
Eight gardens across Kent, Surrey and Sussex — RHS Wisley, Loseley Park, Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, Wakehurst, Nymans, Sheffield Park and Kew Gardens. Based at Wotton House Hotel in the Surrey Hills.
Best for guests who want a different England — the Cotswolds landscape, Hidcote, Kiftsgate and Shakespeare's Stratford.
Hidcote Manor, Kiftsgate Court, Cerney House Gardens, Rodmarton Manor, Coughton Court, Broughton Castle and Kew Gardens. Cotswolds base in Stratford-upon-Avon, departing 19 May.
The Buxted Park and Ashdown Park tours follow an identical garden programme — nine gardens including Sissinghurst, Great Dixter, Leonardslee and High Beeches. If Kent and Sussex is the region you want, the choice between them comes down to two things:
If your dates are flexible and both hotels appeal equally, both tours are fully comparable in value and programme quality. If one hotel appeals more strongly, that is likely your tour.
Not sure? We are happy to talk through the options and help you choose the tour that best matches your interests and travel preferences. Get in touch.
Our tours are designed for guests who want to experience Chelsea Flower Show as part of a wider garden journey — not as a stand-alone event.
Each tour places the Show within a carefully chosen sequence of outstanding English gardens, giving the week depth and coherence rather than a collection of separate visits.
Small groups, specialist guidance, and hotels chosen for their character as much as their location.
Small groups · Specialist garden guide · All entrance fees included · Carefully chosen hotels
Questions about pace, accessibility, room type or which tour to choose? We are happy to help before you commit.
If you are weighing up two or more of these tours, get in touch and we will help you match the right itinerary to your interests, preferred pace and travel priorities.
Chelsea Flower Show 2027 · Small groups · Specialist-led garden itineraries
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Planning guides
If this is your first Chelsea Flower Show visit, these practical guides explain what to expect, when to go, what to wear, and how to choose the right itinerary.