A local Bath Garden Enthusiast Group organising interesting ‘Day’ Outings, short ‘Residential’ Breaks and other social get-togethers
Friday 24th May 2024 - Minterne House & Himalayan Gardens / Sherbourne Castle
Friday 24th May 2024 - Minterne House & Himalayan Gardens / Sherbourne Castle
Hello everyone, spring is nearly here, and our thoughts are turning to our outings! Our first for 2024 will be Minterne gardens which are a haven of tranquillity, landscaped in the manner of Capability Brown. The gardens boast a unique collection of rhododendrons and azaleas under planted with spring bulbs. There are many fine and rare spring flowering trees and a chain of small waterfalls and lakes. It looks as if we are visiting at just the right time! There is a cafe terrace serving coffees and delicious homemade cakes. In the afternoon we will travel on to Sherborne Castle and Gardens. We visit Sherborne Castle in two or three groups, afterwards the gardens. The Castle was once owned by Sir Walter Raleigh, and its interior contains a wealth of interesting things. The well-informed guides give a real insight to its history.
The gardens are once again designed by our old friend Capability Brown, this was one of his first commissions giving us the, magnificent, largely unaltered, English landscaped garden we see today. There are two mapped walks suggested, or wander at will. ( We will have lunch in the cafe attached to the garden centre adjacent to the castle.) All timings will be given on arrival. We will depart 16:30 for our journey back to Bath.
To ensure your place, please book and pay the full balance by Thursday 28th March 2024
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The gardens are once again designed by our old friend Capability Brown, this was one of his first commissions giving us the, magnificent, largely unaltered, English landscaped garden we see today. There are two mapped walks suggested, or wander at will. ( We will have lunch in the cafe attached to the garden centre adjacent to the castle.) All timings will be given on arrival. We will depart 16:30 for our journey back to Bath.
The cost is £49.50 to include travel and entrance to both properties.
To ensure your place, please book and pay the full balance by Thursday 28th March 2024
All enquiries to: Steve Spiller (T) 01225 667557 or email: steve@centuriontravel.co.uk
Online Booking Application - Friday 24th May 2024 - Minterne House & Himalayan Gardens / Sherbourne Castle
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Cheques made payable to Centurion Tours Ltd
Online payments can be made by BACS to: Royal Bank of Scotland - Account number: 11179146 Sort code: 83-04-25
Cheques made payable to Centurion Tours Ltd
Online payments can be made by BACS to: Royal Bank of Scotland - Account number: 11179146 Sort code: 83-04-25
