Service Rating:RHS Bridgewater & Winterbourne Gardens
4* Cottons Hotel & Spa, Knutsford: RHS Bridgewater & Winterbourne House & Gardens
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rhsmarkwaugh(7).jpeg "RHS Bridgewater (c) RHS Mark Waugh")
rhsmarkwaugh.jpeg "RHS Bridgewater (c) RHS Mark Waugh")
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RHS Bridgewater & Winterbourne Gardens
Following the tremendous success of our 2026 tour, we are delighted to be returning to these two exceptional gardens in April 2027 - and this time, the spring bulbs will be putting on a spectacular show. We begin at the stunning RHS Bridgewater, one of Britain's most exciting new gardens, designed by world-renowned landscape designer Tom Stuart-Smith and bursting into glorious spring colour, from the tranquil Paradise Garden to the Chinese-inspired Streamside Garden and the beautiful Orchard Garden. We overnight in style at the 4-star Cottons Hotel, part of the luxurious Thwaites hotel group, nestled on the edge of Knutsford and offering charming hospitality, a rosette restaurant and an indulgent spa. Day two takes us to the magnificent Winterbourne House & Gardens in Birmingham, a beautifully restored Grade II listed Edwardian Arts and Crafts gem, where spring brings the walled garden, sandstone rock garden and exotic botanical collections to vibrant life. If you missed it last year, don't miss it again - this one is not to be repeated! COTTONS HOTEL & SPA, KNUTSFORD **** Sunday 4 April 2027 2 Days £245 per person sharing a twin/double room £50 single supplement (double/twin for sole occupancy) £15 RHS Member Discount Front seat supplement £5 for the duration of the tour Price includes: All coach travel 1 nights dinner, bed & breakfast Admission to RHS Bridgewater Guided Tour of Winterbourne Gardens Admission to Winterbourne HouseITINERARY
Hotel
Cottons Hotel is part of the luxurious Thwaites hotel group. Located on the edge of Knutsford and surrounded by countryside, step through the door to discover charming hospitality, an indulgent spa, and rosette award.
|Day 1
We depart the local area and make our way north to RHS Bridgewater. This beautiful garden opened in 2020 and was designed by world famous landscape designer Tom Stuart-Smith. Amongst the highlights we can enjoy an oasis of calm in the Paradise Garden, the Chinese inspired four season themed Streamside Garden and the fabulous Orchard Garden. We arrive at the 4* Cottons Hotel with time to settle in before dinner.
|Day 2
We depart the hotel and make our way south to Birmingham where we visit Winterbourne House & Gardens. Winterbourne is one of the best surviving examples of an Edwardian Arts and Crafts suburban villa garden. The garden was lovingly created by the homeowners, Margaret and John Nettlefold, using the books of Gertrude Jekyll as guides and inspiration. Today the botanical garden is Grade II listed and offers colour and interest throughout the year. The restored walled garden complete with crinkle-crankle wall, is a riot of rainbow shades. The lawns are fringed with striking colour themed borders, and beyond lies an original sandstone rock garden and a woodland walk through Gunnera leaves and Rhododendron displays. The botanical garden contains plants from around the globe with collections of plants from China, North and South America and the Alpine areas of the world. We enjoy a guided tour of the gardens followed by free time to explore the house & gardens. We return home early evening.
|PICK-UP POINTS
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour. Please note some pick up points may not be served on all departure dates.
| NAME | PICK-UP TIME | RETURN TIME |
|---|---|---|
| Baldock Market Place S | TBA | TBA |
| Bishops Std Rail Station | TBA | TBA |
| Buntingford The Crown PH | TBA | TBA |
| Cambridge Trumpington P&R | TBA | TBA |
| Hitchin N St Marys Sq | TBA | TBA |
| Letchworth Station Rd N | TBA | TBA |
| Newport Stn Rd Bus Stop N | TBA | TBA |
| Royston Bus Station | TBA | TBA |
| Saffron Walden High St N | TBA | TBA |
| Stansted Mountfit Har N | TBA | TBA |
| Stevenage Bus Station L | TBA | TBA |