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Rome, Belvedere courtyard at the Vatican palace, copper engraving 1750 by T. Bowles.

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.

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Walking to Derbyshire Houses Magnificent countryside and great country houses

Tuscan Gardens The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

Walking in Southern Bohemia From castle to castle in glorious countryside

Gardens in the Highlands Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

Great Gardens of Southern England Horticulture historical and contemporary

" 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

" It was another magnificent Martin Randall holiday. " Tuscan Gardens - The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

" All visits seemed to work seamlessly. " Walking in Southern Bohemia - From castle to castle in glorious countryside

" Superb choice and variety of gardens, featuring interesting planting and design, varied locations. " Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

" The trips are always of a high quality; it is so nice to have all the organisation taken care of, and to have access to events that would not be available to an independent traveller. " Great Gardens of Southern England - Horticulture historical and contemporary

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House & Garden tours