Gardens of North Yorkshire and Harrogate Flower Show
4 days from £399

Yorkshire born and bred, I am proud of my county’s heritage. The Harrogate Spring Show attracts plant lovers as the first major show in spring. Stay at the 3* Ramada Wetherby, which has been refurbished. We visit glorious gardens offering a true flavour of England’s largest county-flamboyant stately homes and the RHS flagship of the north.

Departs
24 April 2008
4 days from £399
Single room supplement £54

Dinner, bed and breakfast basis included at our hotel. All rooms with private facilities. Porterage included. Comfortable coaching. Garden expert throughout.

Pick ups: Sheffield, Leeds.

Itinerary

Day 1: We head north to our hotel in Wetherby, stopping en route at Harewood House, home to the Queen’s cousin, the Earl of Harewood. The Walled Garden, Parterre and West Gardens will enchant whilst the woodland walk and Capability Brown landscape provide a place for a gentle stroll. Entrance to all areas and lunch included.

Day 2: Today we travel to Newby Hall with its historic House and award winning gardens covering 25 acres. This afternoon we see the fabulous display of hyacinths that scent the gardens at Ripley Castle.

Day 3: Today we spend a full day at the Harrogate Flower Show. Saturday is the day to visit the alpine garden show marquee resplendent with prime examples of tiny treasures. Take time to use the shuttle bus to go into Harrogate centre to do some shopping or visit the Valley Gardens.

Day 4: We check out of our hotel and spend time at RHS Harlow Carr where there is always plenty to please the eye. We arrive home late afternoon.