Herbal Experience with Simon Mills

Wednesday 13th May | Wednesday 1st July 2026

£95.00

We are pleased to announce that Highgrove Gardens will host four herbal experiences during the 2026 season.

Focusing on the importance and varied uses of herbs in our gardens, take a 1-hour walk around the gardens with one of our experienced guides and Simon Mills, a renowned specialist in the use of herbs for everyday well-being. 

In addition to learning about the highlights of the garden, Simon will point out everyday, common herbs that grow unnoticed amongst us, explaining their uses and benefits.

After the tour, enjoy a question-and-answer session with Simon followed by a Highgrove Cream Tea.

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Herbs at Highgrove Tour

Herbal Experience with Simon Mills

£95.00

£95.00

Programme

Morning Tour:

  • 9:45 am - Guests arrive
  • 10:00 am - Tour departs
  • 11:00 am - Return to Garden Room for Q&A session with Simon Mills
  • 11:30 am - Cream tea
  • 1:00 pm - Access to the Coronation Pavilion Estate Shop; guests depart

Afternoon Tour:

  • 1:45 pm - Guests arrive
  • 2:00 pm - Tour departs
  • 3:00 pm - Return to Garden Room for Q&A session with Simon Mills
  • 3:30 pm - Cream tea
  • 4:30 pm - Access to the Coronation Pavilion Estate Shop; guests depart

Refreshments in the Garden Room

After your tour, you will have time to dine in the elegant surroundings of the Garden Room, where you can indulge in a delicious cream tea.

Visit the Highgrove Shop at The Coronation Pavilion

Allow time to browse in the Highgrove Shop at The Coronation Pavilion during your visit, where you’ll find a selection of bespoke Highgrove products, including special edition artworks.

Inspired by the gardens, our collection includes a delicious range of Highgrove food and alcohol, homeware, and accessories, as well as other unique pieces exclusively designed for Highgrove.

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About Simon Mills

Simon Mills is an internationally recognised authority on the use of plants in health care, who has for almost 50 years worked as a herbal practitioner in Exeter. He is particularly interested in bringing science and tradition together to support safe self-care at home with common herbs and spices from the kitchen garden.

He has taught at medical schools and universities around the world, has written key textbooks for health professionals and is also self Care Lead at the College of Medicine.

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Important Information

  • All guests will be served the same refreshments unless they have a dietary requirement; these will be catered for individually. We must receive this information no later than 10 days before the tour date; dietary requirements stated on the day will not be catered for.
  • Highgrove is the private home of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. All visitors must bring a form of photographic ID, ideally a passport, driving licence, or bus pass.
  • Due to the landscape and nature of the Gardens, wheelchairs and mobility scooters should be well suited to rough, uneven ground, gravel, and rugged pathways. Some surfaces may also be slippery when wet. We suggest wearing sturdy shoes or wellington boots and suitable outdoor clothing, especially in wet weather. If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact our Customer Services team to discuss your requirements. Please email customerservices@highgrovegardens.com.
  • The use of mobile phones and cameras (including dash cam recording) is restricted to certain areas of the Estate, which will be explained to you on entry. Binoculars and other forms of recording equipment are not allowed for security reasons.
  • Random bag checks may be carried out for security reasons.
  • Smoking, including vaping and the use of e-cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere at Highgrove.
  • Vehicles with dogs will not be permitted entry (excludes pre-booked service dogs).
  • Please aim to arrive up to 15 minutes before your Garden Tour to allow time for security checks.
  • For further information, please refer to our FAQs.

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