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Garden Tour And Afternoon Tea For Two

Britain is famous for its gardens - and rightly so. We take great care in the presentation of our gardens and these six gardens at beautiful country estates are brilliant examples of well kept grounds. There is plenty to interest everyone from the amateur to the most ardent gardener. There are Victorian Edwardian and Rose gardens to see tranquil lakes beautiful sculptures and stepped terraces and lawns to stroll through. Just remember to take your camera to capture these gardens in bloom!This experience entitles you to a guided tour of stunning gardens and grounds at one of six historic locations hosted by a knowledgeable team of Groundsmen followed by a decadent afternoon tea for two. Your afternoon tea will include: a variety of variety of Princess cut sandwiches made with fresh
farmhouse white and granary wholemeal breads all filled with a traditional mix of fillings favoured for afternoon tea two traditional warm scones your choice of original or sultana served with Devonshire clotted cream and Tiptree of Essex strawberry preserve a selection of afternoon cakes and pastries and your choice of tea or herbal tea.What You Will ReceiveOn purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher - Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience and may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet - Detailing all
you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover and full terms and conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide - A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations and contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "
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Britain is famous for its gardens
- & rightly so. We take great care in the presentation of our gardens & these six gardens at beautiful country estates are brilliant examples of well kept grounds. There is plenty to interest everyone from the amateur to the most ardent gardener. There are Victorian Edwardian & Rose gardens to see tranquil lakes beautiful sculptures & stepped terraces & lawns to stroll through. Just remember to take your camera to capture these gardens in bloom! This experience entitles you to a guided tour of stunning gardens & grounds at one of six historic locations hosted by a knowledgeable team of Groundsmen followed by a decadent afternoon tea for two. Your afternoon tea will include: a variety of variety of Princess cut sandwiches made with fresh farmhouse white & granary wholemeal breads all filled with a traditional mix of fillings favoured for afternoon tea two traditional warm scones your choice of original or sultana served with Devonshire clotted cream & Tiptree of Essex strawberry preserve a selection of afternoon cakes & pastries & your choice of tea or herbal tea. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "

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