New Forest Spring Gardens

Day 1

We depart the local area and make our way to the award winning, Sir Harold Hillier Gardens. As Spring arrives the garden bursts with an explosion of colour. There is much to see along Spring Walk with Camellias, Rhododendrons and Magnolias in full bloom. We arrive at the 4* Forest Lodge Hotel with time to settle in before dinner.

Day 2

After a leisurely breakfast we enjoy a visit to Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway. More than 100 years in the making, the Gardens are a spectacular collection of landscaped woodland, herbaceous, contemporary, formal, and wildflower gardens, in a unique riverside location. Spring highlights include camellias, rhododendrons, magnolias and daffodils. We return to the hotel for the afternoon at leisure in Lyndhurst.

Day 3

This morning, we visit Beaulieu, home of the National Motor Museum, Palace House & Gardens and Beaulieu Abbey. The site is also home to The Secret Army Museum. Explore the Wilderness Garden, dating back to the 1770's, to see the bright masses of crocuses and daffodils that carpet the garden and Palace House moat. This afternoon we are joined by a local guide for a guided coach tour of the New Forest, learning about its history, nature and wildlife, with a chance of seeing the famous free roaming New Forest ponies.

Day 4

We depart the hotel and make our way to Savill Garden in Windsor Great Park, where you will be rewarded with a host of early flowers. Spring highlights include Rhododendrons, Hellebores, Magnolia, Narcissus & Camelias. We arrive home late afternoon.

D=Dinner, B=Breakfast