GW holiday: Explore the gardens of Dorset and Somerset

This BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Exclusive Tour of Dorset and Somerset is designed to give you a full taste of the West Country’s garden life.

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This BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Exclusive Tour of Dorset and Somerset is designed to give you a full taste of the West Country’s garden life. These counties are rich in beautiful countryside, picturesque towns and villages, and a plethora of superb gardens offering a variety of styles. Discover the subtropical gardens at Abbotsbury and the formal Italianate gardens at Mapperton, explore private gardens reflecting past and present owners’ tastes, and a walled garden project on the Isle of Purbeck.

With guided tours and some inspiring talks from head gardeners, mixed with free visits for independent exploring, this tour with expert plantsman David Hurrion is not to be missed. Tour dates: 22-26 September, 2025 Price: From £1,459pp* Book online Or call to book , quoting code GWDSJAN25 on 020 7553 6945 PLEASE NOTE: This tour has been graded as moderate, involving a large amount of walking, with little or no access to assistance. Please bear this in mind when booking.



*Post-tour extra nights are available at a supplement Your holiday includes Garden Highlights Showing item 1 of 4 Your itinerary Your accommodation Tour dates: 22-26 September, 2025 Price: From £1,459pp* Book online Or call to book , quoting code GWDSJAN25 on 020 7553 6945 PLEASE NOTE: This tour has been graded as moderate, involving a large amount of walking, with little or no access to assistance. Please bear this in mind when booking. *Post-tour extra nights are available at a supplement Organised by and subject to booking conditions of Travel Editions Tours Ltd.

Experts/locations may be substituted. All timings are approximate, and order of itinerary may vary according to local conditions and tour manager’s discretion. The tour price is based on a minimum of 35 and maximum of 40 people.

Price excludes holiday insurance, transfers, meals other than those stated, items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, calls etc, porterage and gratuities. *Pricing from £1,459 per person based on twin/double share. Optional extra night in twin/double: £143 (B&B).

Optional extra night in double for sole use: £257 (B&B). Double room for sole use for the tour: £457..