Antique hunting, a Wine Experience, Arthurian legends, the National Motor Museum and the burial place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are just a few of the unusual additions to an itinerary that features no fewer than 5 previous winners of the prestigious Christies/Historic Houses Association ‘Garden of the Year’ award. All of this and a few well chosen pubs have been blended into a fascinating 8 day time frame for independent travellers and small groups. Highlights include:
- Browsing among Dorking’s many antique shops and a Denbie’s Wine Experience
- Arthurian legends and recollections of Jane Austen in Winchester
- A 3 tiered pulpit in the 12th century All Saints Church Minstead
- The fabulous collections at the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu
- The 5 award winning gardens of Exbury, Athelhampton House, Abbotsbury, Forde Abbey and Heale House.
- Time this to coincide with the annual Chelsea Flower Show (end May) or the Hampton Court Flower Show (early July)
Accommodation at The Mandolay Hotel (2 nights), The Montagu Arms (2 nights) and The Bridge House (2nights).
