Join us at some of England’s loveliest gardens, for the perfect country house week.  

EXCLUSIVE TOURS
May and June 2025 & 2026
PRIVATE GARDENS
May and June 2025
DELICIOUS FOOD
Book now for 2025
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A passion for gardens

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?”

Exclusive tours

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.

Tours in May and June

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.

Culinary Delights

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.

Exclusive Garden Access

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.

No hassle, all joy

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.

2025 and 2026

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.

Suzanne
California
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The tour exceeded my expectations. The camaraderie, the food, the joie de vivre, the inside knowledge and, of course, THE GARDENS are just some of the highlights of the joyful, informative and indulgent week we spent with Simon and Jason. Kudos to G&T!
Ian
Australia
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Of course the gardens were amazing but as with all things it’s the people that take a tour and turn it into an incomparable experience. Jason and Simon are the most wonderful of hosts, warm, deeply knowledgeable, massively proud of West Dorset and very funny. Their group of friends who joined us along the way were amazing. I felt like I’d been invited into this close knit group of friends and was treated like I was one of them. The wisdom of them all will stay with me forever.
Sue
New Zealand
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I loved everything about the tour.
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The lure of the garden is dreamlike, primarily about things just beyond our grasp.

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Isabel Bannerman

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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.

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Sue Gilkes, House & Garden

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The county is an extension of the very idea of a garden, a paradise, a refuge in a turbulent world.

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Jason Goodwin, Financial Times

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Our tour sommelier, Johnnie Boden, chose our wines — Margaux, Burgundies and English fizz…

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Country Life Magazine

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A grand mix of owner show-arounds, good wine and convivial conversation, staying in a 17th-century manor.

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The Financial Times

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