“The lesson I have thoroughly learnt, and wish to pass on to others, is to know the enduring happiness that the love of a garden gives.” Gertrude Jekyll
Introduction Our coach outings to gardens and garden shows are enjoyed by all who join them and are seen by the committee as an important feature of CSGGA. Not only do these trips enable us to be inspired by beautiful gardens, they are also a great way to meet old friends and make new ones.
How to book - please click here for booking conditions
Prices shown are those for CSGGA Members. There are sometimes places available for non-members but the price may differ. If you are not yet a member of the Gardens Association but wish to enquire about making a booking please click here
Members should see their Newsletter for who to contact to make a booking. Final details regarding timings, etc. will be notified approximately a week before the outing is due to take place.
Outings for 2024:
Hampton Court Tulip Festival - Thursday 25th April, 2024
Over 100,000 tulip bulbs erupt in colour in one of the UK’s biggest displays of planted tulips. Celebrate the start of spring with a visit to Hampton Court Palace, as their tulips emerge to herald warmer days to come. There are 60 acres of colourful royal gardens and entry includes access to the Palace buildings.
Admire the blooming display pouring out of the Tudor wine fountain, wander through the gardens to see the floating tulip vases, and see their rare, historic and specialist varieties inspired by Mary II's famous 17th century collection.
With blooming periods subject to weather, the Palace gardeners predict displays will look their finest around this time.
Depart Chalfont St Giles - 9.30 am Arrive back - 5.30 Approximately, depending on traffic Lunch – take a picnic or eat in their café.
Please note that there may be a fair distance from the coach to the Palace and the gardens are well spread out, so be prepared for a lot of walking.
Click here for Hampton Court Website for further details
Other Outings Planned for 2024 - Details to follow
Monday, 15th July - Nymans, Haywards Heath
Friday, 20th September – Chelsea Physic Garden and Kew Gardens
We have also booked Highgrove for Friday 30th August. If you are interested in coming on this outing, please let me know by Tuesday 2nd April. We have more people interested in this outing than we have places, so they will be allocated by ballot at the Spring Show.
We are also exploring the feasibility of a visit to Blenheim Palace for their Christmas lights festival.