“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 a valued and well-supported part of the CSGGA programme. The committee sees them as an important feature of our year, offering members the chance to visit a wide range of inspiring gardens and exhibitions.
As well as broadening our horticultural knowledge and ideas, these trips provide an enjoyable opportunity to spend time together — catching up with friends and getting to know new members in a relaxed setting.
We organise these outings in partnership with Chalfont St Peter Garden Group, enabling us to offer a greater number and variety of visits while sharing the practical arrangements and keeping the workload manageable.
Our coach outings to gardens and garden shows are a valued and well-supported part of the CSGGA programme. The committee sees them as an important feature of our year, offering members the chance to visit a wide range of inspiring gardens and exhibitions.
As well as broadening our horticultural knowledge and ideas, these trips provide an enjoyable opportunity to spend time together — catching up with friends and getting to know new members in a relaxed setting.
We organise these outings in partnership with Chalfont St Peter Garden Group, enabling us to offer a greater number and variety of visits while sharing the practical arrangements and keeping the workload manageable.
Outings for 2026: Booking forms will be available shortly
Prices shown are those for CSGGA or CSPGC 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.
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.
Saturday, 2nd May, 2026
Gardeners World Spring Fair, Beaulieu, Hampshire
Full Details to be published soon
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Departure Time from CSG and CSP to be confirmed
Departure time from Beaulieu, approximately 16.30 to be confirmed Following the success of last year's visit to the Autumn Show, we’ve planned a wonderful day out to Gardeners' World Spring Fair, held in the stunning historic grounds of Beaulieu, Hampshire. Join us for a day packed with seasonal garden inspiration and expert advice from a stellar line-up, including Gardeners’ World presenter Frances Tophill. Wander through beautiful gardens, enjoy live entertainment and shop for seasonal plants and unique finds. Your ticket includes:
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Friday 26th June, 2026
National Trust's Woolbeding Gardens, Midhurst Sussex
Full Details to be Published Shortly
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Monday 20th July, 2026 TBC
Birmingham’s Hidden Green Oasis: Botanical Gardens and Winterbourne House
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Birmingham Botanical Gardens Just a mile from Birmingham city centre, this 15-acre green oasis is home to around 7,000 plant species, including many rare and unusual examples. Highlights include four impressive glasshouses (Mediterranean, subtropical, tropical and arid), alongside a fragrant rose garden, colourful cottage garden, woodland walks, rock pool, alpines and the National Bonsai Collection. Winterbourne House and Garden Discover one of the finest surviving examples of an Edwardian Arts and Crafts suburban villa garden. Set within seven acres of Grade II listed grounds, Winterbourne features colour-themed borders, lush streamside planting, a sandstone rock garden and a beautiful walled garden. Its rich plant collections span the globe, including species from North and South America, China and alpine regions. Both gardens offer cafés and shops, and visitors are also welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the surroundings at their leisure.
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Tuesday, 25th August, 2026 TBC
Dazzling Dahlias in Northamptonshire: Kelmarsh Hall & Coton Manor
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Kelmarsh Hall is an elegant Palladian house built in 1732, set in the Northamptonshire countryside. Its celebrated gardens were shaped by three influential 20th-century designers: Nancy Lancaster, Norah Lindsay and Geoffrey Jellicoe. Formal terraces, chestnut avenues and a lakeside setting lead into a richly varied garden, from pastel sunken beds and rose gardens to a dramatic long border and a vibrant triangular walled garden filled with flowers, fruit, vegetables and renowned dahlias.
Coton Manor is also famed for its spectacular dahlia displays and was named Nation’s Favourite Garden in 2019. This tranquil English garden, lovingly maintained by owner Susie Pasley-Tyler, offers abundant roses, colourful herbaceous borders and a formal herb garden, making it a perfect summer retreat. Both gardens feature cafes, Coton Manor has a shop, and a plant centre.
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Wisley at Christmas: Sparkling Lights & Seasonal Treats
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