Head Gardener Tours

On a few selected dates throughout the season, Bowood’s Head Gardener provides a guided tour of the stunning gardens, including exclusive access to the Walled Garden prior to public opening.

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Head Gardener Tours

Arriving at 10:00, you will be greeted and introduced to our Head Gardener, David Glass who will take you on a 90-minute guided tour of the terrace garden and Walled Garden. David will provide you with detailed information on the history of the gardens and advise you on how his team care for the gardens throughout the year.

You will be issued with a 10% discount card, which you can redeem in the Treehouse Café and the Stables (weekends & school holidays only) during your visit (including lunches or refreshments).

These tours require around 90 minutes of walking with limited seating. The paths around the House and Grounds are gravel therefore wheelchairs and pushchairs may find it difficult, there is also steps leading down onto the lower terrace garden.

Tours are non refundable and non changeable.

Dates

Available tour dates: 

- Thursday 24th April
- Thursday 22nd May
- Thursday 26th June
- Thursday 10th July

Time

10:00   Arrive at Admissions. (The Treehouse café will be open for refreshments)
10:30   Tour commences
12:00   Tour concludes, continue your day at leisure

Following the tour visitors can continue with self-guided access of the House, Gardens and Pleasure Grounds (including the Arboretum, Doric Temple, Cascade and Hermits Cave). Access to the Walled Garden is available to all visitors from 12:00 - 16:30. Bowood House & Gardens closes at 17:30. Last entry into Bowood House and the Terrace Gift Shop is 16:00.

Max. 25 places per tour All tours must be pre booked in advance.

Please note tours do not include any catering, however you will be issued with a 10% catering discount card.

2025 Season Ticket Holders receive 10% off our Garden Tours, please email houseandgardens@bowood.org with your name and Season Ticket reference number to receive the code.  

Prices

Morning Head Gardener Tours around 90 minutes at Bowood House & Gardens.
- Adult (17+) £25.50 per person
- Senior (60+) £23.00 per person

Head Gardener Tour Tickets

PURCHASE TICKETS

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