Visiting Highgrove Gardens

Highgrove Garden will be open from Thursday 28th March to Friday 18th October 2013.

It is not possible to visit Highgrove Garden without holding a previously booked ticket. Booking information & availability.

Proceeds from all garden tours are paid to The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation.

Garden Tours

The garden tour lasts approximately two hours and is a walk of about 2 miles. All garden tours are led by one of His Royal Highness’s garden guides. Visitors with walking difficulties should be aware that garden routes are unmade with bumpy and uneven surfaces. We suggest
wearing stout shoes or wellington boots and suitable clothing as the tours continue during wet weather. Please allow up to a total of 3½ hours for your visit - to include time for refreshments in the Orchard Restaurant and visiting the Highgrove Estate shop should you wish to do so.

A Choice of Tours:

Standard Tours 2013
Individuals join a group of 26 guests, £22.50 per person. Group price £585 for a maximum of 26 guests. Please note that an administration fee of £1.50 is applied per tour booking (not per person). Refreshments are available in The Orchard Restaurant following your tour.

Champagne Tea Tours 2013
You will be one of 32 guests with a maximum of 16 guests per garden guide during the tour. After your tour you will visit the beautiful Orchard Restaurant for a delicious Highgrove afternoon tea. Presented in a gift box, complete with a Guide Book, these tours are usually available to purchase online and make the perfect gift for gardeners.
Cost: £75.00 per person. A couples ticket is also available.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CHAMPAGNE TEA GARDEN TOURS
These special tours take place on selected dates throughout the season. To make your reservation please call the Booking Office on 0207 766 7310. Please ensure you have your invitation voucher to hand before ringing as you will need to quote your invitation reference number.

Entrance cannot be gained without prior redemption of your invitation voucher.

PLANNING YOUR VISIT
You should plan for your visit to last up to 3½ hours. This will include time for refreshments and visiting the Highgrove Shop. Your garden tour will be led by one of His Royal Highness's Garden Guides who are knowledgeable about most aspects of the garden. The garden tour lasts approximately 2 hours and covers two miles of garden. Should any members of your party have walking difficulties, please be aware that garden routes are unmade with bumpy and uneven surfaces. We suggest stout shoes or wellington boots and suitable clothing as tours continue during wet weather.

Highgrove reserves the right to postpone or re-route tours around the garden in adverse weather conditions and in situations beyond our control.

Guide books are available for purchase prior to the tour, or online from www.highgroveshop.com

RESTAURANT
Light lunches, teas and refreshments are available in the beautiful setting of The Orchard Restaurant after your garden tour. Only food purchased at Highgrove may be consumed in the Orchard Restaurant or on the Terrace. Please be aware that there are no picnic facilities on the Estate. Groups of 16 or more may pre-book meals to facilitate a tight schedule. Visit The Orchard Restaurant to download menus and Group meal prices.

YOUNG PEOPLE
We regret Highgrove Garden Tours are not appropriate for children under the age of 12 years. No concessions are available.

WHEELCHAIRS
Please notify us at the time of booking if you propose to bring a wheelchair. Wheelchair users will need to bring a strong helper with them who must be included in your booking. Concessions apply for access companions. Please mention this at the time of booking.

THE HIGHGROVE SHOP
The Highgrove Shop sells a wide variety of specially selected, exclusive products which are inspired by the garden and the interests of His Royal Highness. Profits from the shop are paid to The Prince of Wales's Charitable Foundation, which helps charities of His Royal Highness’ choice each year. Most credit cards and cash are readily accepted.

DIRECTIONS TO HIGHGROVE BY ROAD

Highgrove is situated southwest of Tetbury, off the A433, Bath to Cirencester Road. Directions are as follows:

FROM THE SOUTH
Take the A433 to Tetbury passing the Westonbirt Arboretum and “Hare and Hounds” Hotel on the left.

On nearing Doughton, pass a “concealed entrance” sign on the left-hand side, then a lodge, and immediately after the 30 mph speed restriction sign take the next entrance on the left and keep left into the narrow walled lane, leaving the low buildings called “Street Farm Workshops" to your right.

Do not go into the workshops.

After 100 metres stop at the police checkpoint for identification and vehicle checks. Please have your identity document and invitation tickets (or guest list for group tours) to hand.

FROM THE NORTH
From the centre of Tetbury turn onto the A433 signed to Bath and Westonbirt (Pass Tetbury Parish Church on your left and follow the road over a viaduct). After two miles enter the village of Doughton.

Continue past the iron gates leading into Highgrove House (on your right) to where the high walls finish and the 30 mph speed restriction ends.

Immediately before the de-restriction speed limit sign posts turn right into an entrance, and then keep left into the narrow walled lane, leaving the low buildings called “Street Farm Workshops" to your right.

Do not go into the workshops.

After 100 metres stop at the police checkpoint for identification and vehicle checks. Please have your identity document and invitation tickets (or guest list for group tours) to hand.