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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.

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Walking to Derbyshire Houses Magnificent countryside and great country houses

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

Tuscan Gardens The pick of Tuscan gardens and villas

Chichester & the South Downs Great houses & gardens

Great Swedish Houses Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

" Martin Randall Travel tours are consistently well managed explorations of interesting places and fascinating topics. " Walking to Derbyshire Houses - Magnificent countryside and great country houses

" We are dedicated fans of Martin Randall Travel. We love the emphasis on history, art, and culture. Getting to travel with a small like-minded group is a treat. We look forward to more trips with MRT. " Great Houses of the North - Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Co. Durham, Northumberland

" 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 tour was near perfect. I throughly enjoyed everything that we visited. The area is one of outstanding natural beauty. " Chichester & the South Downs - Great houses & gardens

" Ulrica was superb. She was hugely knowledgeable about Swedish history and how it fitted into what was going on in the rest of Europe at the relevant times and how other countries influenced the design and culture of Great Swedish Houses. " Great Swedish Houses - Royal residences, country estates and provincial palaces

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House & Garden tours