An absolute treat for anyone who loves both flowers and gardens we have included your own guided tour of Lord and Lady Lansdowne’s private walled gardens to this Autumn posy workshop. Only booked tours are given access to this 4 acre walled garden which is remarkable for its ornamental planting and includes a fabulous double herbaceous border. Combined with a delicous lunch this makes a wonderful day out.

You'll spend a relaxing morning learning how to make a beautiful hand tied posy using fresh Autumn flowers. With step by step guidance you can take your time, crafting your own unique bouquet of seasonal blooms. You'll learn our top tips for the spiral technique, widely used by professional florists but straightforward to master. This technique keeps your flowers in place when they are dropped into a vase. We also share a quick and simple way to wrap your bouquet so that it becomes a perfect gift wrapped arrangement. I promise, you'll be making flower posies for your home and gift bouquets for everyone after this workshop.

The mornings workshop is followed by a leisurely lunch. The afternoon begins once you are refreshed so you can fully enjoy the delights and surprises of the private walled garden with Bowood's expert guide. Plus your ticket gives you free entry to the rest of the grounds of Bowood house.