These 1 hour tours are available as follows:
October – April (except January): first Sunday of the month – 2.00pm
May – September: every Sunday – 2.30pm
- Tours last one hour and start from the Main Lawn, near the Fountain
- Free-of-charge (normal Garden admission applies)
- Visitors wishing to join a tour should sign up at the main Brookside ticket office on arrival
- Places are allocated on a first-come basis – numbers are limited
- Not recommended for children under 12 years
- Tours are run by volunteer guides and subject to guide availability
Tours are run by our expert Garden guides
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Spring highlights - our Yoshino Cherry
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Summer highlights - the Bee Borders
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Autumn highlights - fiery colour by the Lake
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The Garden in Winter
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A Garden tour in autumn
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Explaining autumn leaf colour
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“The guide made our tour fascinating and interesting, showing us particular species and specimens. Excellent.”
“The guide had the perfect blend of knowledge, enthusiasm and kind interaction. A gem!”
“Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and engaging. Thoroughly enjoyable!”
