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Villa Petraia, watercolour by M. Nixon, publ. 1916.

House & Garden tours

From great historical gardens to the private oases of garden designers and homeowners, our house and garden tours offer an escape from the urban environment. The focus spans classical forms of domestic architecture, where country houses, villas and private gardens act as places of refuge, freedom and self-expression, to brilliant modern public spaces, designed to keep the preoccupations of the city at a distance.

We offer the chance to explore every aspect of the garden and its environs, from great Renaissance creations in Italy and France to the cultural traditions of Japan’s exquisite temple gardens; from famous gardens and little-known treasures in the northern counties of Scotland, to the wild flora of Portugal and the allure of Tuscany. Privileged access is a feature, with contributions from garden designers, homeowners and head gardeners.

Browse House & Garden tours

Great Houses of North-West England Historic Lancashire: architecture and decoration, art and furniture

Great Gardens of Southern England Horticulture historical and contemporary

Japanese Gardens Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

Great Houses of the North Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

Cornish Houses and Gardens Landscapes, flowers, buildings and art

" Anthony Lambert is beyond excellent as a lecturer and as a person. " Great Houses of North-West England - Historic Lancashire: architecture and decoration, art and furniture

" Impeccable organisation, first class speakers and tour managers - and always good quality hotels and restaurants. " Great Gardens of Southern England - Horticulture historical and contemporary

" Yoko brought the gardens to life! Her knowledge was extensive and her explanations clear and interesting. " Japanese Gardens - Tokyo, Kyoto, Hikone, Nara & Kanazawa

" We loved that everything was paid for in advance and more than exceeded our expectations. The tour was first class! Thank you. " Great Houses of the North - Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

" Excellent. A good cross-section of Cornwall. Both north and south coasts. Large and smaller houses and a landscape unique in England. " Cornish Houses and Gardens - Landscapes, flowers, buildings and art

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House & Garden tours