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Herbs at Highgrove Tour

Herbs at Highgrove Tour

Wednesday 18th June | Wednesday 23rd July 2025

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Focus on the importance and varied uses of herbs in our gardens on this exclusive tour.

Visit Highgrove and take a walk around the Gardens with Simon Mills on a 60-minute tour, a renowned specialist in the use of herbs in everyday life for general wellbeing.

In addition to sharing highlights of the garden, Simon will point out which everyday herbs grow silently among us, highlighting their uses and benefits.

After the tour, enjoy a selection of sweet and savoury refreshments in the Garden Room alongside a discussion with Simon.

£95.00

Programme

Morning session:

9:45am - Guests arrive
10:00am - 60-minute Garden Tour
11:00am - Return to Garden Room for refreshments and Q&A session with Simon Mills
11:15am - Sweet and savoury refreshments served
12:30pm - Guests depart

Afternoon session:

1:45pm - Guests arrive
2:00pm - 60-minute Garden Tour
3:00pm - Return to Garden Room for refreshments and Q&A session with Simon Mills
3:15pm - Sweet and savoury refreshments served
4:30pm - 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 with sweet and savoury refreshments.

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.

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.

Photo copyright © Plant Guides | Simon Mills

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.

Plan your Visit

The sale of Highgrove Products, Garden Tours and Events support and enables the life and work of The King’s Foundation.