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Garden Visits

16 February, 2020

 

 

Bookings are now being taken for Thursday 12th March. Lindengate Garden, by Dobbies Garden Center Wendover.  A guided tour of this garden which is run by Lindengate Mental Health Charity commencing at 4.30p.m (tour has to take place after gardeners have left).  One hour tour followed by tea and cake. Cost £10 per person.  Meet at Lindengate for 4.30pm.  Contact Mary at gardens@wtu3a.org.uk

For more details see the diary page on the WTU3A website.

Below is the full programme of garden visits planned at present.

Snowdrops at Waterperry 

60 different snowdrop varieties carpeting the ornamental gardens over the season starting from the end of January and the main show throughout February, enjoy a walk around the gardens to see these little heralds of spring in a magical setting

Entry fee to garden £7.50 pay on day, unless you are an RHS member then entry is free.  Afternoon tea can be had at their Cafe.

 

A guided tour of this garden which is run by Lindengate Mental Health Charity commencing at 4.30p.m (tour has to take place after gardeners have left).  One hour tour followed by tea and cake. Cost £10 per person.  Meet at Lindengate for 4.30pm.

Thenford Arboretum (Lord Heseltine’s garden). Cost  £23.00 per person including coach.  Full monies will be required at March meeting. There are still a couple of places remaining, plus Mary will run a waiting list.”

 

A joint visit with the Historic Buildings group.

Ham House is a rare 17th Century house on the banks of the River Thames.  This will be via coach and includes a house tour and garden tour.  Cost £25, plus the entry fee if you are not a NT member.