Garden Holidays

Whether you’re an enthusiastic gardener or simply love spending time in beautiful outdoor spaces, our Garden Tour holidays offer a wonderful way to discover remarkable gardens in the UK, Europe and beyond.

Explore colourful borders, historic estates, botanical collections and imaginative contemporary planting, with knowledgeable experts bringing the stories behind each garden to life. From UK Garden Tours in the Cotswolds, Cornwall and the Lake District to Overseas Garden Tours in the Loire Valley, Sicily, Marrakech and more, every holiday has been carefully created to showcase inspiring gardens at their seasonal best.

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UK GARDEN HOLIDAYS

OVERSEAS GARDEN HOLIDAYS

CRUISE & GARDEN HOLIDAYS

UK GARDEN HOLIDAYS

Discover some of Britain’s most inspiring gardens while staying at our characterful HF Country Houses. Travel in a small group of no more than 16 guests, accompanied by a knowledgeable HF Leader. With transport arranged, you can simply relax and enjoy each day, exploring famous horticultural landmarks and lesser-known garden gems.

Our 2027 collection includes Garden Tours in the Lake District, Cotswolds and Cornwall, visiting an array of amazing green spaces. Spend time exploring Levens Hall, home to the world's oldest topiary gardens and Kiftsgate Court where you can find the largest rose in Britain, Other highlights include the Lost Gardens of Heligan - Europe's largest garden restoration scheme - and the Eden Project with its two unique biomes featuring completely simulated microclimates.

What’s included on our UK Garden Tour holidays

En-suite accommodation at HF Country Houses
Welcome cream tea on arrival
Cooked and continental breakfast each morning
Daily packed lunches and three-course evening meals
Guided sightseeing excursions with an experienced HF Leader
Small groups of no more than 16 guests
Transport and entrance fees, as detailed in the individual itinerary

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OVERSEAS GARDEN HOLIDAYS

New for 2027, our overseas Garden Tours take you further afield to explore exceptional gardens in the company of expert horticulturists.

Discover the celebrated gardens and châteaux of the Loire Valley, Mediterranean planting and garden design in eastern Sicily, or the exotic plants, Islamic garden traditions and extraordinary landscapes of Marrakech and the Atlas Mountains. Visits are carefully timed to showcase gardens during some of their most impressive flowering seasons.

And the experience goes beyond simply seeing beautiful gardens. Your expert will reveal the thinking behind them, sharing fascinating insights into planting, design, history and horticultural traditions along the way. 

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CRUISE & GARDEN HOLIDAYS

Alongside our range of coach-based Overseas Garden tours we also offer Cruise & Gardens holidays which combine expert-led garden visits with the relaxing pace of a European river cruise.

See the Netherlands and Belgium burst into a kaleidoscope of colour on our Tulips & Springtime Gardens Cruise, including a visit to the famous Keukenhof and Palais het Loo. Or sail through Normandy and the Seine Valley on our Gardens of the River Seine Cruise, visiting the grandiose grounds of the Palace of Versailles, Monet’s garden at Giverny which inspired many of his masterpieces and the imaginative clifftop Jardins d’Étretat.

With full-board dining and a specialist horticultural expert accompanying the holiday, it’s a wonderfully relaxing way to combine your love of gardens with the pleasure of discovering somewhere new each day aboard a river cruise.

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GUIDED BY EXPERTS

In the UK, our Garden Tours are guided by knowledgeable HF Leaders with a passion for gardening. Small groups mean a more personalised experience and more time to ask questions and learn about the places you’ll visit.

On our Overseas Garden Tours Expert Horticultural Tour Managers range from former BBC Gardeners’ World presenters and RHS judges to respected authors and head gardeners. They’ll share fascinating insights into the plants, people, design ideas and horticultural traditions behind every garden you visit.

Travelling with you to and from the UK, they’ll handle all the arrangements throughout your holiday, ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish, leaving you free to appreciate every bloom and border to the fullest.