Visit to Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway on Friday 1st May 2026

Hello All Here is a ray of sunshine to brighten your day during this rainy weather, our next coach trip after Cardiff, is to Exbury Gardens, set in 200 acres of woodland on the edge of the Beaulieu river in the New Forest. Attached are the full details and application form We will have the printed details at the …

A Visit to Cardiff Central and the Royal Mint, 26th February 2026

We have arranged a tour around the Royal Mint, which is about 15mins the other side of Cardiff at Pontyclun.  The highly recommended tours give access to the Royal Mint where all British and many foreign coins are/ have been produced for currency and collection purposes during its 1100 year history.  The tour will take …

Yeo Valley Organic Gardens 25th July 2025

Yeo Valley operate one of the largest organically certified ornamental gardens in the country.  The 6.5 acre garden is south of Bristol overlooking the Mendip Hills. The aim of the whole garden is to put nature first and encourage biodiversity.  The centre piece is a purple glasshouse in a more formal design with defined colour …

David Austen Rose Garden Friday 30th May 2025

We are heading to Shropshire to visit the David Austin Rose Centre to see over 4000 roses planted in six themed rose gardens.  Reputed to be one of the finest rose gardens in the world – we can spend the afternoon wandering through the fragrant pathways appreciating all the wonderful colours of the spectacular roses. …

Snowdrops at Thenford Arboretum, Saturday 15th February 2025

Join us for a day out in Middle of February to see over 600 different species of Snowdrops and cultivars carpeting the grounds at Thenford Arboretum. The extensive gardens, walled gardens sculpture gardens and medieval ponds have gradually been restored and extended by Lord and Lady Heseltine over the last 25 years.  Mid February there …

Coach Trip to Broughton Grange, Oxon and Coton Manor Gardens, Northants – June 4th

June the 4th

Broughton Grange and Coton Manor

The stunning Broughton Grange in North Oxfordshire is now recognised as one of the most significant private contemporary gardens in Britain. Tom Stuart-Smith has transformed a six acre field into three themed terraces.  Other areas include wild flower meadows, parterres, long borders, stumpery and a large new arboretum.  There is a small café for drinks and cakes.  We have arranged for a tour of this fascinating garden for an optional extra of £10. (About 1.5 hours)See form below.

We plan to leave Broughton Grange at 1.00 pm and will not arrive at Coton Manor until 2.00pm.  Neither garden will allow picnics.  WE SUGGEST YOU MAY WISH TO TAKE A SNACK TO EAT ON THE COACH.

Coton Manor Garden in Northamptonshire is well known for its exceptional charm and unexpected vistas at every turn.  Something for everyone with extensive borders, terraces, containers, water gardens and even a lake with pink flamingos! Said to be a truly beautiful garden for both the plant enthusiast and amateur.  Stableyard café for light refreshments but it will not be able to serve a coachload upon arrival. Large plant nursery.

PRICE  £38 INCLUDES COACH, AND ENTRY TO BOTH GARDENS.

OPTIONAL EXTRA £10 for garden tour of Broughton Grange by Head Gardener.

LEAVE LECHLADE 9.00 am Oak St. opposite New Jubilee Hall near New Memorial Hall car park

ARRIVE BACK IN LECHLADE 6.30 pm

Please send cash or cheque to Lechlade Gardening Club to Mrs Audrey Barnes

1 Roman Way, Lechlade, GL7 3BS.  email audreybarnes96@gmail.co.uk

BROUGHTON GRANGE AND COTON MANOR 4TH JUNE 2024

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Gardeners World Show, Beaulieu, Hants, 5th May

BEAULIEU, NEW FOREST, HANTS. GARDENERS WORLD SPRING SHOW SUNDAY 5TH MAY 2024 The Gardeners World Spring Fair together with the BBC Food Market is set in the beautiful grounds of Beaulieu.  Here more than a 100 exhibitors will be offering quality outdoor and indoor plants, tools and garden accessories.  Specialist nurseries will have floral displays …