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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

Walking to Derbyshire Houses Magnificent countryside and great country houses

Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

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

Tuscan Gardens The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

Gardens of Madeira The garden of the Atlantic

" Well planned. Excellent academic and organisational staff. Always an interesting group of fellow voyeurs. Privileged visits and experiences. " Walking to Derbyshire Houses - Magnificent countryside and great country houses

" Being shown round Villa Cicogna Mozzoni by the current owner was a particular pleasure. " Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore

" 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

" Dr Katie Campbell was so very informative about all the gardens visited, and very pleasant company. " Tuscan Gardens - The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

" The itinerary was excellent. We saw a good mixture of splendid gardens and some quite strenuous walks. " Gardens of Madeira - The garden of the Atlantic

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House & Garden tours