As seen in The Weekend Australian, The Telegraph, The Financial Times, House & Garden and more.
Jason Goodwin and Simon Tiffin founded G&T Garden Tours to share their passion for the breathtaking gardens and landscapes of Dorset and Somerset.
Our tours are uniquely curated to showcase the stunning landscapes, exceptional cuisine, and rich heritage of this historic and beautiful region of England.
As described by Sue Gilkes in House & Garden: “Is this the ultimate holiday for garden lovers?”
For 2025, G&T Garden Tours offers three exclusive English garden tours. Prices start at £3950pp. These small-group experiences, limited to around 12 guests, provide a rare opportunity to explore private gardens and the grand estates of England’s West Country.
These include a 6-night stay at the charming Symondsbury Manor, a historically significant manor nestled on the Jurassic Coast. The manor is an eclectic, comfortable home base for the week.
Guests will enjoy delicious meals, with delightful dinners prepared by Caroline and Clare, and teas by Dorset’s top cake baker, Haley. Lunches will be at some of our favourite local restaurants, all included in the package.
G&T provides access to gardens normally closed to the public and meetings with exceptional guest speakers such as Howard Sooley, who will share expert tips on garden photography, and cider expert James Crowden, talking about old orchards.
You won’t need to worry about packing, unpacking, or long travel times. The entire experience is based at Symondsbury Manor, with daily excursions ensuring a seamless, relaxed itinerary.
For a more detailed look at our 2024 May tour, check out Sophy Roberts’s insightful piece for the Financial Times, “Inside the Secret Gardens of Dorset.”
This is more than just a garden tour—it’s an immersive journey into England’s horticultural heartland, where luxury, history, and natural beauty converge. As The Weekend Australian puts it, ‘This English county is a magnet for gardening enthusiasts.’
Prices start at £3950 per person
Earthly Paradise 2025: May 24th-30th
Secret Garden Tour 2025: June 9th-15th
Summer Glow 2025: June 20th-26th
Book a 2026 tour before 1st July 2025 for a 10% early bird discount:
Earthly Paradise 2026: May 22nd-28th
Summer Glow 2026: June 13th-19th
Simon and Jason also arrange bespoke tours for individuals and small groups.
Please fill in our enquiry form if you’d like to be kept informed about our English garden tours, email us your details, or ring Simon on (+44) 7739 087056.
The lure of the garden is dreamlike, primarily about things just beyond our grasp.
Tucked between Somerset, Devon and the Jurassic Coast, the region’s evocative scenery, pretty-as-a-picture villages and fascinating history provided the perfect backdrop for a blissful week of horticultural outings.
The county is an extension of the very idea of a garden, a paradise, a refuge in a turbulent world.
Many of my fellow guests profess a determination to return — for the outstanding gardens, of course, to say nothing of the food, company and fun.
A grand mix of owner show-arounds, good wine and convivial conversation, staying in a 17th-century manor.
