Gardens of the North
June 5 - 15, 2022

Itinerary Highlights

Sunday, June 5th - Departure from your chosen gateway city.

Monday, June 6th - Time to check-in at your country house hotel + afternoon visit to Tatton Park + group welcome dinner. (D) Overnight: Cheadle

Tuesday, June 7th - Visit northern Wales to see the National Trust’s Bodnant Garden + an afternoon visit and walking tour of the old Roman city of Chester. Free evening. (B) Overnight: Cheadle

Wednesday, June 8th - A day trip into the Lakes District to Levens Hall for a tour with the head gardener. Lunch included at Bellingham Buttery, afternoon stop at Gresgarth Hall. Free evening. (B, L) Overnight: Cheadle

Thursday, June 9th - Private tour with head gardener at Arley Hall (to be confirmed) + a visit to Wollerton Old Hall. Dinner is included at the hotel. (B, D) Overnight: Cheadle

Friday, June 10th - Scenic drive through the Peak District National Park to Chatsworth House for a private tour + individual exploration. We will then continue our journey to our hotel in the city of York, where you will have time to relax and begin exploring the neighborhood before gathering for dinner. (B, D) Overnight: York

Saturday, June 11th - Walking tour of York including York Minster, walk down the Shambles, one of England’s finest medieval streets, and visit the Jorvik Centre + free time for individual exploration. (B) Overnight: York

Sunday, June 12th - Travel through the Yorkshire Dales to Fountains Abbey + Studley Royal, and then a visit to Parcevall Hall Gardens + York Gate garden. (B) Overnight: York

Monday, June 13th - A visit to Piet Oudolf’s Scampston Walled garden + a visit to Castle Howard. (B) Overnight: York

Tuesday, June 14th - A visit to Harewood House before checking in near Manchester Airport for our final night and farewell dinner. (B, D) Overnight: Cheadle

Wednesday, June 15th - Transfers to Manchester Airport for returning flights to the U.S.