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Your guide takes you to
some lovely hidden beauty spots in the heart of London
Visit to John Soane's
house/museum
London Garden Museum
Chelsea Physic Garden
High tea at the Orangerie
at Kensington Palace Gardens
Description
Our “ Secret Gardens of
London Tour “ is an exclusive and private guided tour designed for garden
lovers, parks aficionados and lovers of flowers. If you have seen quite enough
of Big Ben etc. then this tour which takes you to some of London’s hidden
beauty spots may be just what your heart yearns for! Private tour ( less than 6
people )and we are transported by one of London’s iconic black cabs from garden
to garden!
The tour starts at St.
Martin in the Fields Church ( front steps ) on Trafalgar Square and from there,
we visit the nearby St. Paul’s Artist Church designed by the talented Inigo
Jones with its adjoining rose garden. From there we head up to the delightful
Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London’s largest square designed in the early 17th
century. Adjacent is the amazing John Soane’s Museum, home to many beautiful
things including some lovely garden statuary. Soane was a Victorian architect (
eg. Bank of England ) and his design genius is apparent in his eclectic house.
He was also a dedicated collector of antiquities. A short walk away and we are
into the law courts and the Temple gardens, where we find the shaded fountain
made famous by Charles Dickens ( from his book Martin Chuzzlewit ).
We then head for the
fascinating Garden Museum on the other side of the Thames, complete with 17th
Century knot garden. Here we pause for refreshments in their very nice cafe.
Next, we visit the famous Chelsea Physic Garden established in 1673 where they
have a marvellous selection of apothecary plants and flowers – and more. The
Garden is unique in London and has a fabulous assortment of medicinal plants,
etc.
We are now more than ready
for a proper English High Tea at one of London’s finest tea rooms, which is
normally at the Orangerie, Kensington Palace. After tea, we explore the gardens
including the new and lovely sunken garden there. We conclude our tour by
returning guests to Trafalgar Square, or guests can depart directly for their
hotel if they wish.
Additional information
Please Note:
This tour may only operate
with a minimum of two passengers per booking
Inclusions
Knowledgeable and
entertaining guide
All garden admission fees
Transport
High tea at Kensington
Palace
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
