Our Approach

Formal parterre with clipped box, gravel paths and a central stone urn in soft morning light

We plan quiet, well-paced walks through English gardens—routes that let you pause at a border, trace a path line, and notice the work behind symmetry. Notes come from head gardeners, archive volunteers, and restoration teams, so each stop links interpretive boards to lived practice.

Groups stay small, timings stay tidy, and each entry begins with a simple orientation. If weather shifts or a section closes, we switch to a nearby walk with similar interest. The aim is a clear hour among parterres, glasshouses and water edges, then an unhurried step back to the gate.

Read about our grounds

Garden Leads

Maeve Turner

Head Gardener

Arjun Patel

Route Planner

Elena Morozova

Heritage Liaison

Tomos Evans

Access & Safety

Garden Routes & Tickets

Symmetrical parterre court with clipped hedges, stone balustrade and axial path

Parterre Starter Walk

£18 per person

A calm hour through the formal heart: route intro, hand-drawn map, and time beside the central axis where staff share pruning notes and layout choices.

Narrow garden stair to a viewing terrace above espaliered fruit and trellis

Terrace & Trellis Hour

£26 per person

One focused section: training methods, wall fruit tools, and a quiet terrace stop for photos before a brief Q&A by the steps.

Folded leaflet with garden route diagram, icon keys and timing marks

Paths & Water Edges

£22 per person

Early-evening pass along two walks: ha-ha basics, planting palettes, and a tea stop near the glasshouse door.

Garden kiosk desk with stamped cards, enamel badges and a simple plan board

First-Time Orientation

£14 per person

Simple primer at the kiosk: how timed entry works, where gentle slopes are, and which routes suit shorter visits without rush.

Contact & Details

441 926 584 730

7 Jury Street, Warwick CV34 4EH, England

[email protected]

Garden FAQs

What should I bring?

A light jacket and comfortable shoes—paths can be damp early. Phone or small camera is fine; we share a simple map at the start.

Is it suited to first-timers?

Yes—the shortest routes include a clear orientation and steady pacing. First-Time Orientation works well as a gentle entry point.

Do gardens get crowded?

Sometimes. We pick off-peak slots where possible and pause by wider lawns if a terrace area gets busy.

Can I take photos?

Handheld photos are welcome unless a sign says otherwise. No tripods; terrace points are marked on the map.

Visitor Notes

Sophie

“Steady pacing, clear map, and time to stand by the parterre without hurry—ideal for a cool morning.”

Daniel

“Paths & Water Edges made layouts click—left with a shortlist of borders and a new interest in ha-ha walls.”

Amina

“Good for first visits—clear intro, friendly kiosk chat, and tidy time limits so no one feels rushed.”