Discover William Robinson’s Wild Garden at Gravetye Manor
Join the team at Gardeners' World Magazine on Thursday 26th September for a unique opportunity to discover the history of Gravetye Manor and its beautiful gardens.
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At the end of a mile-long private drive, through enchanting Sussex woods, is Gravetye Manor, a striking Elizabethan manor house built in 1598. The manor became a hotel in the late 1950s and has since become known as a centre for culinary and horticultural excellence.
This exclusive reader day offers a unique opportunity to discover the history of the gardens and explore their beauty. In a fascinating talk, Head Gardener Tom Coward will reveal who William Robinson was, what the Wild Garden means at Gravetye today and the approach to the garden restoration that Tom has undertaken since 2010.
After lunch, Head Florist Sharon Coote will demonstrate the creation of one of the dozens of arrangements she puts together daily for the manor and explain how she works with the gardening team to create the perfect cutting garden.
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Event date: Thursday 26th September, 2024
Timings: 10:30 - 16:30
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Tickets: £220 per person
Your day itinerary
- 10:30am Tea, coffee and biscuits, with a welcome from the Gardeners World Magazine team.
- 11:00am Talk by Head Gardener Tom Coward followed by Q&A.
- 11:45am Enjoy an English sparkling wine reception with local Sussex vineyard Ridgeview.
- 12:30pm A three-course lunch served in the Michelin-starred, glass-fronted restaurant with views of the garden. Note: guests will be seated at shared tables.
- 2:30pm Join Head Florist Sharon Coote for a flower-arranging demonstration.
- 3:00pm Head Gardener Tom will escort guests to the Flower Garden, from where they are free to explore the rest of the gardens, including the kitchen garden.
- 4:30pm Depart with a complimentary goody bag.
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Terms & Conditions: 7 days cancellation notice required. Note: many sections of the garden are inaccessible for wheelchairs and scooters. Due to uneven surfaces, participants must have reasonable walking and fitness levels. Please bear this in mind before you book. Limited places available.
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