The Royal Gardens at Highgrove are open to the public on select dates between April and October each year. King Charles III and Camilla, Queens Consort welcome you to join one of their expert guides on a tour to discover the history, inspiration and unique organic management behind each of the gardens.
WebsiteChavenage House is a privately owned Elizabethan Manor House in Tetbury which is open to the public. It has been used as a TV location for many productions and is at present playing Trenwith in the popular Poldark. Guided tours by members of the family.
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Westonbirt Arboretum
A truly remarkable place for people to enjoy and learn about trees. Borne of a Victorian passion for plant collecting, around 15,000 trees from all over the globe now offer the perfect setting to escape, relax or have an adventure…Created by Victorian entrepreneur Robert Holford, its 240hectares (600 acres) were planted nearly 200 years ago, when trees and shrubs from all over the globe were introduced to Britain. Unlike other arboretums, the landscape here was laid out aesthetically rather than in a botanical order, meaning Westonbirt Arboretum is truly one of the most beautiful tree gardens to be found anywhere in the world. Pop into the Welcome Building at the start of your visit –you’ll find lots of interesting information to help you make the most of your visit as well as stories about Westonbirt’s trees and how they are cared for. There are seasonal trail leaflets, which will guide you around some of the most amazing trees in this exceptional tree collection. After paying admission, there are many activities to choose from, at no extra cost. Guided walks take place at least twice a day, every day. Take a walk on the STIHL Treetop Walkway, 300 metres long it gradually rises on gentle inclines to a height of 13 metres offering spectacular views across the arboretum landscape. It is accessible to visitors on foot, using mobility scooters, wheelchairs and pushchairs and to those with dogs on leads. It leads visitors from near the Welcome Building into the treetops of the beautiful Silk Wood. For families, the many outdoor play trails are a great way to fire children’s imaginations and, in such stunning surroundings, it’s an enjoyable adventure for the whole family. Accessibility details- There are 17 miles of paths throughout the arboretum and dozens of leafy glades with levels of accessibility to suit a range of visitors.- There are mobility scooters and manual wheelchairs available to borrow (it is advisable to book these in advance), special group rates on request and retail and refreshment opportunities onsite.-https://www.fowa.org.uk/
Polo Experience Days are run at the Beaufort Polo Club every day throughout summer.
You will learn how to hold a mallet, to balance with the aid of a wooden horse and stick and balling on one of our beautiful ponies.
There is also an option to have a delicious picnic lunch, after which you can sit back and watch the professionals play their Chukkas.
Polo Experience Days are £160 per person per day.
Alternatively you can experience a polo style hacks in Westonbirt Arboretum, enjoyable all year round.
Hacks are £100 per hour per person. or, £75 per person if there are two or more riders.
