SPECIAL GIFTS
GARDENS TOURS INFORMATION & BOOKING DETAILS
VISITING HIGHGROVE
Highgrove Garden Tours 2012 – Booking & Tour Information
Visiting Highgrove Gardens
We are pleased to announce that tickets for Highgrove garden tours will be released for sale from Monday 13th February 2012 at 9AM.
The garden is open Monday to Friday and occasional weekends from the 3rd April to the 19th October 2012.
Initial availability will be for April until the end of August 2012. Tours for September and October will be available to book from June 2012.
Further dates are released throughout the season. Information on additional dates can be sent to you via email if you register with us.
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 some paths are unmade. We suggest you wear stout shoes and suitable clothing as the tours continue during wet weather. Please allow 4 hours for your visit to include time for refreshments in the Orchard Restaurant and visiting the Highgrove Estate shop.
A Choice of Tours:
- Standard Tours
Groups and individuals, £19.50 per person, individuals join a group of 26 guests. Group price £507 for a maximum of 26 guests. Groups may pre book Lunch or Afternoon Tea after their garden tour. Please note that an administration fee of £1.50 is applied to all bookings. - Champagne Tea Tours
You will be one of 32 guests with a maximum of 16 guests per garden guide. 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 available to purchase online now and make the perfect gift for gardeners.
Cost: Individual £70.00. Couple £135.00.
Available on designated days from May to September.
Proceeds from all garden tours are paid to The Prince’s Charities Foundation.
How to book
From Monday 13th February 2012 tickets can be purchased from the Garden Tours Booking Office online or by calling the Booking Office on 0207 766 7310.
Please note that all garden tours must be booked in advance.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REDEMPTION OF PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED CHAMPAGNE TEA TOURS
For those who already hold vouchers for Champagne Tea Garden Tours we offer a priority booking service from Wednesday 1st February 2012 until Sunday 12th February.
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.
**Please note this service is for customers who have already received a Champagne Tea Garden Tour voucher. We will not be able to sell new tickets during this priority week. **
PLANNING YOUR VISIT
You should plan for your visit to last approximately 4 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 some paths are unmade. We suggest stout shoes 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 on-line from www.highgroveshop.com
RESTAURANT
Light lunches, teas and refreshments are available in the beautiful setting of The Orchard Room. Only food purchased at Highgrove may be consumed in the Orchard Room or on the Terrace. Please be aware that there are no picnic facilities on the Estate.
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 wheel chair. Wheelchair users will need to bring a strong helper with them who must be included in your 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’s Charities Foundation, which helps charities of His Royal Highness’ choice each year. 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 after the 30 mph speed restriction sign take the next turn immediately on the left near to some low buildings called “Street Farm Workshops.” Keep to the left at the "Private No Entry" sign.
Proceed along the narrow driveway for about 100 metres to the police checkpoint. Please stop your vehicle here for security checks and have your identity document and invitation tickets 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 a drive marked "Street Farm Workshops". Keep to the left at the "Private No Entry" sign.
Proceed along the narrow driveway for about 100 metres to the police checkpoint. Please stop your vehicle here for security checks and have your identity document and invitation tickets to hand.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
For all other enquiries please contact:
The Garden Tours Office
The Barn, Close Farm
Near Tetbury
Gloucestershire, GL8 8PH
