Hampshire Gardens’ EVENTS 7th May
Garden Appreciation Day
Tylney Hall Hotel & Gardens
Explore our 66 acres of manicured gardens, accompanied by a three course lunch in our Oak Room Restaurant. £49.50 per person. 17th May 11am -3pm
The Scented Garden with Stephen Lacey
West Green House Gardens
Lunch with the celebrated author of ‘The RHS Companion of Scented Plants’. Lunch, garden tour and talk £55pp. Booking essential. 28th May
Nature Day: Below the Hanger and Beyond.
Gilbert White’s House
Join many organisations like the RSPB and Hampshire & I.O.W Wildlife Trust in a day of activities learning about what’s around us and how to protect it.. 28th May
Seasonal Tour & Tea
Exbury Gardens
Join a knowledgeable guide as they lead you to the best of the seasonal colour in Exbury’s enchanting woodland gardens. Cream tea included! June
Rose Season
The Walled Gardens at Mottisfont
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Mottisfont holds the National Collection of old-fashioned roses, which flower once a year in a gorgeous spectacle of colour. 4th June 11am -3pm
The Road to Royal Blood – Anglo-Saxon event day
Westbury Manor Museum
A fun-packed day of weapons demonstrations, crafts and replica jewellery and costumes with re-enactment group Weorod. Free admission. 17th June 11.30am - 1.30pm
Teddy Bear’s Picnic ‘National Picnic Week’
Westbury Manor Museum
Under 5’s with their parents/carers can bring their teddies and a picnic to the museum garden, visit and make something special for teddy and themselves! No need to book, just turn up (by 1pm). Free admission. £1 for the make and takes. 18th-19th June
Unusual Plants Fair
Gilbert White’s House
Suppliers of unusual plants from across The South of England come to Gilbert White’s beautiful 25 acre garden, as well as on hand advice, and a gardener’s question time. 15th July
Summer Steam Soiree
Exbury Gardens
Enjoy an evening tour of the gardens, a ride on the steam railway with a glass of Pimms and a three-course dinner - the perfect summers evening entertainment! 16 July – 18 Sept
Beatrix Potter: play/ exhibition/family trail
Mottisfont
Timeless illustrations from the classic children’s author, illustrator and artist. Explore the grounds with a linked family activity trail. 13th-14th Aug
Gilbert Games
Gilbert White’s House
Try out some eighteenth century games and crafts. A great family day out at our annual country games and fair. 25th Sept
Apple Fayre
Houghton Lodge Gardens
Closing its 2016 season with an Apple Fayre in the walled garden.
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West Green House Supper Club
West Green House Gardens
A seasonal menu celebrating fresh produce at our new ‘pop-up’ supper club. Five course meal and ‘bubbles’ £59pp. Booking essential. ©Hampshire Highlights Guide 2016 owned and produced by The Marketing Collective Ltd. For additional copies please contact: info@themarketing-collective.com or call 023 80001655. Information correct at the time of publication. The Marketing Collective Ltd. do not endorse any of the products and service presented in the Hampshire Highlights Guide, and cannot be held responsible for any loss, damage or inconvenience incurred as a result of changes to advertised information. Always check details before making arrangements. Designed by Tina Scahill, Creative Directionalist at The Marketing Collective. COVER IMAGE ©Kevan Brewer.
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