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mini CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW TOUR featuring a full day entrance to the famed Chelsea Flower Show
England is a land of gardens. From the tiniest of terrace houses to the grandest of Stately Homes, the British tend their gardens with love and affection. Here is a package for those who want to go it on their own in the city of London, enjoying a bit of the urban greenery available in the capitol.
27 - 29 May, 2010
This is an independent city stay package including 3 nights hotel in London, a Visitor Oyster card for use on London's public transport system and a full day ticket to the Chelsea Flower Show on one of the public days.
TOUR RATE: $ 999 USD per person in a twin/double room; $325 USD single supplement
Contact us for full details: specialgrouptours@yahoo.com
Recommended London area gardens to visit during your stay can include:
*Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew: one of the world's largest botanitcal gardens includes about 121 hectacres of gardens including glasshouses, Japanese gardens, orangery, Kew Palace, and a treetop walkway. TUBE: Kew Gardens (District line)
*Kenwood House: Located high up in the borough of Hamstead, Kenwood House offers supreme views over the city. This stately home houses many art masterpieces by Rembrandt, Turner, Rembrandt and Vermeer. The ground offer lavish parklands, woodland and lakeside walks. TUBE: Archway or Golders Green (Northern line) then 210 bus.
*Syon House: The London home of the Duke of Northumberland, Syon hold several Tudor connections; the over 200 acres of parkland and gardens include a National Trust arboretum. TUBE: Gunnersby station (district line) then 237 or 267 bus to Brentlea Gate bus stop. Pedestrian entrance 50 yards from bus stop.
*Ham House: This magnificent 16th century pile boasts on of the last formal Dutch gardens. One method of reaching the house, by rowed ferry across the Thames adds a special dimension to the visit! TUBE: Richmond (then take a taxi to 2 miles to the entrance)
*London has a wide array of public parks and gardens of all shapes and sizes. These public spaces include: Hyde Park, Green Park, Richmond Park, Walpole Park, Hampstead Heath, Kensington Gardens, Regent's Park, St James Park and nearby Greenwich Green, where you can see the Prime Meridian and a stunning view over the city of London.
We have a Special Event tour visiting the Gardens of Belgium and Holland! The Ghent Flower Show tour, an event only once every 5 years, also featuring the annual Keukenhof Flower Parade. We also offer other gardens tours throughout the year.
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