The Chelsea Flower Show 2012 and the Gardens of Kent and London

Back-Roads Touring has been running successful garden tours for many years and once again the Chelsea Flower Show Tours in May will take pride of place. The highlight of the gardening year, the Chelsea Flower Show, is the centrepiece of our garden-themed touring programme. Be surprised by award-winning gardens, learn new gardening tips and admire the resplendent flower displays in the hall. This 7-day tour includes some of London's most iconic gardens, an escorted day at the Chelsea Flower Show and an exploration into the homes and gardens of Kent. Take inspiration from the gardens, learn of their history from our passionate Back-Roads guide and enjoy this truly unique and fascinating tour.

Unique Experiences
A full day to explore the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, visit some of London’s iconic gardens, explore stately homes and magnificent gardens including Wisley, Sissinghurst, Hever Castle and Great Dixter, stay in charming accommodation, meet like-minded gardening enthusiasts, visit lesser known gardens in Kent.

Tour Inclusions

• 6 nights in charming accommodation
• Driver/guide companion
• Mini-coach transportation throughout
• Full English breakfast daily
• 3 evening meals
• All entrance fees as listed in the itinerary

Please note:
In the event we are unable to visit a garden due to unforeseen changes in opening hours or bad weather, we will substitute an alternative garden of equal interest.

Countries Visited

• England

• Chelsea Flower Show
  Roxann Brown, Canada (June 2010)
  I really loved Back Roads tours. Great group of people on the tour -- over half Canadian so a pretty agreeable group. Rabid gardeners one & all -- I learnt never to say the "A" word -- "annuals". The Tour guide, David Brookman was a charming Englishman, an enthusiastic gardener himself & a great history buff. The days were full --Visited at least 3 major gardens each day -- even a couple more than were listed on the tour. The Flower Show was wonderful -- delphiniums over 6 feet tall.