“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
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.
Members should see their Newsletter for who to contact to make a booking.
Outings for 2021:
Wednesday, 13th October, 2021 - RHS Wisley, Taste of Autumn
One of benefits the Gardens Association enjoys from being affiliated to the RHS is a free group visit to Wisley. As well as enjoying the most beautiful gardens, which have been substantially remodelled since out last visit, our outing this year is timed to coincide with the RHS Taste of Autumn, when you will be able to see live cookery demonstrations at the kitchen theatre inside the new RHS Hilltop, browse seasonal produce and taste tempting treats from over 30 food stands. Additionally, you will be able to receive expert advice from the RHS Edibles team, so you can grow your own. Click here for details of the event, stall holders, etc.
Booking detailsAs entry is free, we’ve provisionally booked a guided tour of the gardens and a cream tea which will incur an additional cost but these will be optional and dependent on a minimum number.
The cost for entrance to RHS Wisley, coach travel and driver’s gratuity is £13.00 for CSGGA Members and £18.00 for their guests. Then, there is the option of the tour at £3.00 per person and a cream tea at £6.50 per person. Please make your own arrangements for refreshments, you will find there are plenty of restaurants and cafes around Wisley and you can also enjoy the samples and titbits as the Taste of Autumn stands. Come dressed for the weather and walking! |
Timings
AccessibilityWisley have a limited number of mobility scooters available to hire free of charge. Please call 01483 224234 to book a scooter in advance confirming the date of our visit to ensure availability. Bookable during office hours Mon–Fri. Staff at the entrance will provide training and take a refundable deposit.
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Booking form
Christmas Market and Winter Lights at Waddesdon - Thursday, 2nd December, 2021
Following the popularity of our previous Christmas outings, we have planned one to Waddesdon this December. The Christmas market stalls are housed in wooden chalets, offering a variety of high-quality gifts, decorations, crafts and festive food. Then, at dusk, we can follow the Winter Light Trail and see the gardens awash with colour and dazzling light displays. Note: the house will not be open, only the grounds.
Booking DetailsThe costs for this outing are complicated! The entrance to Waddesdon ground, coach travel and driver’s gratuity is £15.00 for CSGGA Members and £18.00 for their guests. For those who are not members of the National Trust there is an additional charge of £10.00. Then, there is the option of a shuttle bus for and additional £2.00 – free for blue badge holders – I have booked a limited number of places so cannot and these will be prioritised according to need.
Please make your own arrangements for refreshments, you will find there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy winter food and drink and come dressed for the weather and walking! |
Timings
Accessibility
It is a bit of a stroll from the coach park to the House and Christmas Market, so I have reserved a number of places for the shuttle bus for those who might need it – priority will be given to those with blue badges. I understand that the buses are fully accessible; each bus has ramps and dedicated space for wheelchairs. Buses run from the car park to the North Fountain, returning via the Stables and back to the car park. There is an additional charge of £2.00 for the shuttle bus - it is free for blue badge holders. If you are a blue badge holder, please tick the appropriate box on the booking form.
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Booking Form
Thursday, 19th August, 2021 - Capel Manor Gardens and Beth Chatto’s Garden
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Beth Chatto OBE was an award-winning plants woman, author and lecturer. She took an overgrown wasteland of brambles, parched gravel and boggy ditches, transforming it using plants adapted by nature to thrive in different conditions: ‘right plant, right place’. An inspirational, informal garden has been developed over the years.
There are five main areas in the garden, all dealing with challenging soils and aspects - Gravel Garden, Water Garden, Reservoir Garden, Woodland Garden and the Scree Garden. Beth's is a garden for plant lovers and whilst it's not the biggest, at around 7 acres, it is beautiful. |
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Booking Details
The cost for this outing is £35 for members and £40.00 guests and non-members, which covers entrance to both gardens, coach travel and driver’s gratuity.
Please make your own arrangements for lunch and refreshments during the day. There are tearooms at both gardens or you may picnic in the grassed car park area at Beth Chatto’s, but not in the garden.
Refreshments are available at both gardens. There are also plant centres and gift shops at both gardens.
For more information go to:
https://www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk/
https://www.bethchatto.co.uk/
Accessibility
Wheelchair and motorised scooters are available to loan free of charge at Capel Manor – please book direct with them in advance. Beth Chatto’s Garden are unable of offer motorised scooters at present due to COVID.
To book: please complete the booking form and send it to Briony Wickenden, Mulberry House, 54 Milton Fields, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4EP together with your cheque made payable to “CSG Gardens Association” or bank transfer – see booking form. The booking form will be taken on the trip and destroyed afterwards. We will not be storing it electronically. If you are unable to print the form, please ensure you let us have all the details requested.
Please make your own arrangements for lunch and refreshments during the day. There are tearooms at both gardens or you may picnic in the grassed car park area at Beth Chatto’s, but not in the garden.
- Departing Chalfont St Giles Village Green at 09.15 – please be there by 09.10 for arrival at Capel Manor Gardens at 10.00 approx
- Departing Capel Manor Gardens at 12.15 to arrive at Beth Chatto’s Garden at 13.45 approx
- Departing Beth Chatto’s Garden at 16.00
- Approximate arrival at Chalfont St Giles at 18.30 (includes a comfort stop)
Refreshments are available at both gardens. There are also plant centres and gift shops at both gardens.
For more information go to:
https://www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk/
https://www.bethchatto.co.uk/
Accessibility
Wheelchair and motorised scooters are available to loan free of charge at Capel Manor – please book direct with them in advance. Beth Chatto’s Garden are unable of offer motorised scooters at present due to COVID.
To book: please complete the booking form and send it to Briony Wickenden, Mulberry House, 54 Milton Fields, Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4EP together with your cheque made payable to “CSG Gardens Association” or bank transfer – see booking form. The booking form will be taken on the trip and destroyed afterwards. We will not be storing it electronically. If you are unable to print the form, please ensure you let us have all the details requested.