An opportunity to visit Horatio’s Garden Midlands for a private tour. Every Horatio’s Garden is created by a leading designer and rarely open to the public. This tour offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the restorative garden and learn more about its key design features and style, the benefits of horticultural therapy and the impact of gardens on wellbeing.
Horatio’s Garden Midlands was designed by acclaimed journalist and six-time RHS Chelsea Flower Show gold medal winner Bunny Guinness who has more than thirty years’ experience.
Horatio's Garden Midlands includes special design features including wrap-around views from the ward, a stunning magnolia tree, a serpentine rill and glasshouse and garden therapy areas. During October you will enjoy autumn colour from fiery foliage to dazzling dahlias.
Find out more about Horatio's Garden Midlands here.
Led by the Head Gardener Alex Law, you will have time to talk and learn about the charity, discover the incredible variety of plants and the individual design elements of the garden and time to enjoy the uplifting and vibrant space around you.
Hot beverages and homemade cake will be available and there will be a selection of plants and Horatio’s Garden merchandise on sale, if you wish to have a memento of your visit.
You will be gifted a plant list specific to the garden and a beautiful enamel Horatio’s Garden pin badge, so you can continue to show your support long after your visit.
The tour will begin at 11am and lasts 1.5 hours. We would advise you to arrive in good time to allow time for parking if you are driving and making your way to the garden.
In case of rain and adverse conditions; suitable clothing should be worn.
All profits from tickets purchased will go directly to the charity, to enable Horatio's Garden to continue to nurture lives after spinal injury.
Please note that tours are for adults only. Numbers are limited and a ticket must be purchased for everyone in your party. Horatio’s Garden reserves the right to cancel your tour. In this unlikely event, we will contact you directly to give you the option of an alternative tour date or full refund.
“To see our patients enjoy this garden is the most rewarding sight. It really is heaven.”
Information on directions, parking and other frequently asked questions are included in our FAQ information sheet available here.
If you have any further questions about this event please contact Alex Law, alex.law@horatiosgarden.org.uk or email tours@horatiosgarden.org.uk
