Experience days for Garden Lovers

For garden lovers, what about giving them an experience day they'll remember & enjoy? Garden experiences could include garden tours in a group or simple visits where the lucky recipient can just enjoy strolling through beautiful gardens taking in the sights.

So here are some garden gift experiences. When you click through to go to the retailer, please check locations, prices, T&Cs & voucher expiry dates and info specific to the experience before you buy.

Richmond, London	Visit to Kew Gardens and Palace with Cream Tea for Two £71.00 Explore Kew Gardens and tuck into a Cream Tea! Kew Gardens is a 326 acre UNESCO World Heritage Site and it has plant life from around the world, so there's plenty to see and do. Just some of the things you atrican have access to are the Royal Kitchens, Palm House, Rose Garden, The Princess of Wales Conservatory (and more!). Then head to the Orangery for a self-service treat of a cream tea. Available from Virgin Experience Days You can also treat someone to a Visit to Kew Gardens for Two without the tea included for £50.00. Find out more here.
Richmond, London	Visit to Kew Gardens with Afternoon Tea at The Botanical for Two £113.00 This is a perfect experience for anyone who loves history and nature, with a stroll around the stunning Kew Gardens and one of three afternoon teas for two on the on-site Botanical Restaurant - choose from traditional, vegetarian or gardener's afternoon tea! Available from Virgin Experience Days. If you want to add a glass of prosecco as an extra treat, you can do that for £136.00 - find out more here
Woking, Surrey	Visit to RHS Garden Wisley for two, Surrey £43.00 Make the most of a visit to RHS Wisley! There's a guidebook with wonderful imagery to compliment your visit, and you can enjoy free talks, demonstrations and interactive sessions at Hilltop Live and explore the new Wellbeing, World Food and Wildlife gardens. There's lots to discover and do! Use the code ITB15FORME and enjoy 15% off**. Dig for more information here.
Edenbridge, Kent	Visit to Chiddingstone Castle and Grounds with Cream Tea for Two £38.00 Chiddingstone Castle has a rich and varied history for you to discover and explore, with Japanese, Stuart and Jacobite, Buddhist and Ancient Egyptian collections. But not only that, there's access to the grounds, 35 acres of lawns, a lake, woodland and a beautiful Victorian Orangery, and a lovely cream tea, too! Tuck in to homemade scones, clotted cream, jam and a selection of teas or coffee! Find out more and buy this gift from Virgin Experience Days.
	How about a Three Month Tropical Houseplant Seed Subscription Box? £41.00 Not quite the same as a garden experience elsewhere - this is for you at home! Grow Your Own Indoor Tropical Jungle with four different types of houseplant seeds every month for three months with in-depth written instructions. This could be a great gift for someone who doesn't have a garden, or who does but wants to get planting indoors! All seeds are 100% organic, untreated and ethically sourced. It's available through Not on the High Street.
	London Botanical Institute Tour And Cream Tea For Two, South East London £159.00 Enjoy an hour's private and guided tour and a botanical cream tea! The Botanical Institute is a Victorian building and garden, with a remit of ‘Discovering plants, enriching lives and sustaining the future’ for all. Cream tea isn't normally served at the Institute, so this is a really lovely treat, served in the garden! Tuck into fluffy scones and unlimited tea or coffee. You're welcome to look round the garden enjoying the wonderful plants, little greenhouse and the pond! Find out more from Not on the High Street.
Oxfordshire	Raymond Blanc Gardening School: The Edible Garden £110.00 Enjoy a half day workshop at The Raymond Blanc Gardening School. Hosted by the horticultural experts at the Gardening School, this is a great chance to see the beautiful orchards and gardens at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons and to journey through the potager garden, discover the secrets of sowing in their botanic glass house and to harvest tasty morsels! Expert gardeners will share practical advice, such as composting and soil science - and you can ask lots of questions about growing your own. Tea, coffee and cake are provided! This is available from Into the Blue.
Hampshire	Gather and Create Your Own Flower Arrangement with Cake at Lower Norton Flower Farm £80.00 Tuck into welcome refreshments, and then your expert instructor will guide you in making a vase arrangement. They will teach you about foliage, flower shapes and conditioning for longevity. You'll tour the flower field with the owner of Lower Norton Flower Farm, Alison, and discover tips on harvesting flowers at their peak. Then handpick flowers to create your own beautiful vase arrangement to take home. Find out more from Virgin Experience Days.
London (Hackney)	Terrarium Workshop with Prosecco £75.00 for one person Start off with a glass of Prosecco, then the expert florist will give you & your guests a talk full of information about terrariums: how to design the little garden, the soil, drainage, how to get the plants thriving, aftercare and tips for keeping your plants healthy. Demo done, roll up your sleeves and dig in making a terrarium of your very own! Everything you need is provided on the day. Find out more from Virgin Experience Days.
	What about a Gift Membership to English Heritage? English Heritage care for 23 historic gardens, including this one, the Mount Grace Priory in North Yorkshire. Others include Down House in Kent, home to Charles Darwin, Osbourne House in the Isle of Wight (Queen Victoria's pad), Wrest Park, where the landscapes were remodelled by Capability Brown, and Kenilworth Castle, where you can walk in the footsteps of Queen Elizabeth I. Imagine how much history these gardens and others have seen! Find out more about Gift Memberships to English Heritage here.
	Give an RHS Gift Membership £78.00 Members receive The Garden magazine every month (worth £4.95) and they can get personalised gardening advice on the phone or online, and discounted show tickets. There's free entry to the RHS Gardens; Wisley, Rosemoor, Hyde Hall, Harlow Carr and now Bridgewater! Members can also explore over 200 RHS Partner Gardens across the UK and overseas for free during selected periods. Memberships help the RHS fund their work to train the next generation of gardeners and to work to find solutions to environmental issues. There's currently £15 off on Gift Membership! This is a limited time offer, so don't miss out! Give a Gift Membership here.
Kendal, Cumbria	Visit The World's Oldest Topiary Garden at Levens Hall with Lunch for Two, Cumbria £80.00 Levens Hall is surrounded by 10 acres of stunning private gardens which date back to the 1690s. They include the world's oldest topiary gardens, whilst the house has beautiful collecitons of furniture, paintings and clocks. You can visit the family home and gardens, and also enjoy a lunch in the contemporary Levens Kitchen, with two main meals from the daily menu, two freshly baked cakes and two soft drinks. Combine a love of gardens, nature and history all in one experience! Find out more from Virgin Experience Days
Chawston, Bedfordshire	Chilli Grower Workshop for Two Was £35.00, now £21.00 Head to Bedfordshire and find out how to grow your peppers from planting to picking! You'll pick up tips for getting bigger, more productive plants, when to pick your hcillies and find out simple things you can do to reduce the risks of pests and diseas. Finish with a lovely tasting session of gourmet chilli products. You'll also find out the history of the hottest chilli in the world. Available from Virgin Experience Days
Ravenglass, Cumbria	Hands on Owl Experience at Muncaster Castle with Garden Entry for Two, Cumbria £71.00 This is a visit to a garden with a bit of a difference - it includes the chance to meet and handle two owls, and you can watch the birds fly off from your glove! The experience includes entry to Muncaster Gardens and Hawk and Owl Centre, so it's a great chance to learn about these wonderful birds and take plenty of photos. It also includes entry to two flying displays before your Owl Encounter! Ruskin described the gardens as the "Gateway to Paradise"; there are 77 acres of tranquil historic gardens with cultivated areas, lawns and woodlands. Find out more from Virgin Experience Days
Ripon, Yorkshire	Swinton Estate Lunch & Garden Tour in North Yorkshire £55.00 for one person. Join Dame Susan Cunliffe-Lister for talks and walks at the stunning Swinton Park Estate in Yorkshire. This is a great gift for keen gardeners and foodies, since the package includes lunch at the hotel! You'll have plenty of time to tour the wonderful four-acre walled garden, where much of the produce for the kitchens is grown, and there's the parklands to explore too. You may even spot some of the fallow deer, resident at the estates! This is available from Into the Blue
Knutsford, Cheshire	Treat someone to a Visit to Tatton Park Gardens, Mansion and Farm for Two Cheshire £44.00 Enjoy admission to three of Tatton Park's attractions, including the mansion, the gardens and the farm. There are 50 acres of landscaped gardens to explore, and you can take a look at the residents of the rare breed farm. The three attraction visits do not have to be made on the same day. Find out more from Virgin Experience Days..
Ardingly, West Sussex	Visit to Wakehurst Wild Botanic Garden for Two, West Sussex £31.00 Immerse yourself in the natural beauty and dramatic landscapes of Wakehurst Wild Botanic Gardens. There are over 500 acres to discover, with things to see at every turn. Wakefield is the home of the world's most ambitious conservation project, the Millennium Seed Bank, and there's fascinating history, stunning gardens and inspired conservation work. Find out more Virgin Experience Days
West Sussex	Entrance to Wakehurst & Borde Hill Gardens for Two, West Sussex £56.00 This is a great day out for anyone who loves nature and gardens! Discover the stunning gardens at Wakehurst, which has international significance for its botanic gardens and tree collections, and its science-based plant conservation and research. Before or after your visit, you can also head to Borde Hill Gardens where you'll find over 200 acres, with 17 acres dedicated to a series of gardens designed like rooms, each with its own distinctive colour, scent and feel. This experience is available from Activity Superstore.
	Calling all garden bird lovers: How about getting them something for garden birds and wildlife? Garden Wildlife Direct have everything your loved one needs for their feathered friends and wildlife...bird food, nest boxes, feeding stations, bird tables, bird baths. Their Accessories section on their website has lots of gift ideas from bird baths to nest boxes. Your loved one can experience the joy of feeding their feathered friends at home! We feed our birds and wildlife and it's like having our own nature show, especially since we put a garden pond in. And we're doing our bit for biodiversity and wildlife, too. Fly off here to browse & shop.
	How about a Monthly Tropical Houseplant Seed Subscription Box? Not on the High Street have this subscription box from £14.95. Grow Your Own Indoor Tropical Jungle with 4 different types of Houseplant Seeds each month with in depty-written instructions. You can choose a one off box if you prefer. The seed comes in resealable airtight packets and each box has detailed planting instructions. All seeds are 100% organic, untreated and ethically sourced. Choose from a one off box, or 3 month, 6 months or 12 months. It's available from Not on the High Street!
	How about this Windowsill Garden Kit by The Crafty Hen? £30.00 Not quite an experience day but this is a fun activity to do at home, and also to add colour and your creativity to it as you design and personalise a set of mini plant pots. Each kit has three ceramic pots, 3 types of vegetable seeds, and peat-free soil pellets. All you need to do is add water and you’ll be growing chives, cress, and radishes in no time. From Virgin Experience Days.

**The Into the Blue code ITB15FORME gives 15% off experiences up to £250 - some are excluded from this offer.