GW holiday: Discover the gardens of Yorkshire

This exclusive new tour, in the company of David Hurrion, takes you to a selection of wonderful Yorkshire gardens of various styles and sizes, some accompanied by spectacular buildings such as Castle Howard, Littlethorpe Manor and the magnificent ruins of Fountains Abbey.

• Three nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast at the four-star Ripon Inn, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
• Welcome drink and two glasses of wine with first night dinner
• One light lunch at RHS Harlow Carr café
• One lunch at Himalayan Garden
• Light refreshments at Littlethorpe Manor Gardens
• Coach transfers throughout the tour
• David Hurrion as tour manager and expert throughout the tour

• SUNDAY 28 JULY Arrive independently at the The Ripon Inn from 15.00. Evening welcome drink and talk from David Hurrion followed by 3-course dinner with two glasses of wine per person.
• MONDAY 29 JULY Our exploration begins with a guided tour of York Gate Gardens – one of the finest small gardens in the country thanks to its design and the detail you will find throughout. We then travel to RHS Harlow Carr starting with a light lunch then time to enjoy the diverse landscape followed by free time to visit Betty’s café (own expense) before returning to the hotel. Evening dinner in the hotel restaurant.
• TUESDAY 30 JULY We start the day with a visit to Castle Howard to explore a treasure trove of inspiring architecture and interiors. The peaceful gardens include temples, lakes, fountains, and woodland walks, with a breathtaking backdrop of the Howardian hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. After lunch (own expense) we travel to the atmospheric ruins of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden with its water