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Brochure Request Huron Tours Home Page Book Now Huron Tours presents: Cornwall Spring Garden Spectacular Cornwall, UK March 27 - April 6, 2022 "March in Cornwall heralds spring. Great swaths of Cornwall’s woodlands are carpeted with millions of bluebells along with camellias, magnolias and giant rhododendrons, all bursting into flower in an energetic and amazing natural display." Our last three Cornwall tours were fabulous sold-out successes! Huron Tours is thrilled to announce our return to the magnificent Cornwall gardens in the Spring of 2022. An incredibly scenic adventure with pure Huron style! Featuring : Kensington Palace Gardens ~ The Eden Project ~ Bosvigo Garden ~ Trewithen Garden ~ St. Michael’s Mount ~ Pinsla Garden ~ Tregothnan Tea Plantation & Garden ~ Glendurgan Garden ~ Trebah Garden ~ Caerhays Castle & Garden ~ Lost Gardens of Heligan ~ Lanhydrock House and Garden - Killerton House and Garden - the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden ~ The Tate St. Ives ~ and more! Please read on for all the details! Brochure Request 2022 Cornwall Tour Itinerary Saturday, March 26 ~ Flights to London Travel to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) on your favorite air carrier. Please give us a call for airfare prices and schedules. (800) 734-1192 or (504) 267-2057 Your air carrier provides dinner and breakfast. Sunday, March 27 ~ Meet your guides, Kensington Palace & Gardens, private welcome dinner The lovely Kensington Palace sunken garden Arrive London and meet your Blue Badge Guide and Huron Tours & Travel tour managers who will be with you the entire tour. Rest easy with your HTT arranged private transfer to your perfectly located, four-star hotel in London. After getting settled, we'll enjoy a lovely visit to Kensington Palace & Gardens , a royal residence for over 300 years and former home of Queen Victoria and Princess Diana. You will tour the King’s and Queen’s State Apartments as well as the beautiful Palace Gardens. Early this evening we'll enjoy a private welcome dinner reception together in one of Huron's favorite neighborhood restaurants. ​ Dinner is included tonight. Monday, March 28 ~ Train to Cornwall, Bosvigo Garden, Welcome Dinner Falmouth After an early and hearty English breakfast at the hotel, we'll travel to gorgeous Cornwall via scenic train ride. Great Western Railway transports us from London Paddington to Truro traveling along the iconic part-coastal track built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in the 1830s. We'll travel in style and there is no need to worry about your luggage. With Huron Tours your bags will be delivered straight to our beachfront hotel in Falmouth, Cornwall while you enjoy the beauty, comfort and ease of travel by train. On arrival into Truro, we'll pay a very special visit to Bosvigo Garden , Wendy Perry's fine 3 acre gem. There are a series of walled gardens with good herbaceous plantings, intense colors in the hot garden, the hellebore collection in perfect bloom and the woodland copse alive with many bulbs. A Huron Tours visit to Bosvigo is extra special as we will be treated to a private tour of the house and to tea and homemade cakes. Tea is served in the historic kitchens which have been restored to their original Georgian glory. The perfect start to our spring garden tour! After our garden visit in Truro, it is a short drive to our home for the next 8 nights, Falmouth and The Greenbank Hotel. ​ The charming town of Falmouth is situated at the end of the River Fal and has been an important Maritime hub for more than 500 years. This is Cornwall's coolest town and one of England's leading cultural destinations. Its attractive old shops, numerous cafés, collection of interesting art galleries and central coastal location make it the perfect home base for our garden explorations. Our accommodations, Falmouth's oldest and finest, is the Four Star Greenbank Hotel . "I would be delighted to host your group for a house tour, garden visit and tea. My spring garden will be at it's best at that time!” Best Wishes, Wendy Perry Bosvigo Gardens Nestled on Falmouth harbor, this gorgeous property blends the best of coastal Cornish living with the finest in contemporary comfort. All rooms are perfectly appointed with luxurious toiletries, hairdryer, complimentary coffee and tea, flat screen televisions, 24 hour room service and free wifi. The on-site dining options include the 2 AA Rosette award-winning Water's Edge Restaurant offering truly Modern British cuisine. This evening we toast our arrival with a private dinner reception at the hotel while enjoying panoramic harbor views. ​ Breakfast, Tea and Dinner are included today. Lanhydrock House and Gardens Tuesday, March 29 ~ Pinsla Garden, Lanhydrock House and Gardens After the delightful breakfast at the hotel, we begin today’s garden explorations at Pinsla Garden & Nursery , a private hidden gem set in a tranquil woodland that is a plant lover's dream. The owners will tell us about creating the garden, working with shade, the art in the garden and how to produce color throughout the year. After our tour, we'll be served tea or coffee with home-made cake beside the enchanting period cottage. Our next stop is The National Trust's Lanhydrock House & Gardens , a magnificent late Victorian country house and beautiful spring garden. The fabulous formal parterre brings a real touch of grandeur and the blooming borders are filled with flowers and fragrant plants. A gorgeous magnolia arch by the thatched cottage, offers a beautiful gateway to exploring the higher levels of the garden. The magnificent 17th century house has many interesting rooms including a magnificent Great Hall and historic kitchens. For anyone interested in historic houses this is a must see property and offers a fascinating insight into Upstairs, Downstairs life in Victorian England. Dinner this evening is on your own so why not try one of the fantastic eateries on our Falmouth restaurant recommendations list included with your final tour documents. Highlights include a wonderful Thai restaurant, award-winning gastro pub, and of course the freshest seafood. All within a few minutes walk of our hotel. ​ Breakfast is included this morning. Wednesday, March 30 ~ St. Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum, The Tate, St. Michael's Mount We will begin today on a high note with a morning and afternoon visit to the costal village of St. Ives, The Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden & The Tate St. Ives Museum. ​St. Ives, a delightful old village of breathtaking beauty, has been a busy fishing port since the Middle Ages. En-route our Blue Badge guide will tell us all about the history and tradition of this ancient town. Once there, you'll have time to explore the cobbled streets, admire the pretty cottages and peak into the interesting shops and art galleries, as well as enjoy two great museums. Barbara Hepworth, a renowned artist, lived and worked in St. Ives from 1949 until 1975. Her small house and working studios are set in a lush and secluded garden, now open to the public as a museum devoted to her life. Trengwainton Garden by Michael Stone And, just up the street, is the Tate St. Ives , recently re-opened after an extensive renovation. The galleries display works by an impressive collection of painters and sculptors associated with St. Ives, and the museum boasts some of the best water views in town. Between gallery visits and strolling the streets, be sure to find some time to sneak in lunch. St. Ives is famous for their local restaurants and we'll give you several recomendations. Our last stop today is a marvelous photo opportunity at St. Michael’s Mount . This dramatic island abbey was originally built by Benedictine monks and strikes a dramatic pose against the beautiful harbor.​ ​Breakfast is included today. Thursday, March 31 ~ Trewithen, Tregothnan Private Estate and Tea Plantation After breakfast at the hotel we set out for a full day of Cornish garden beauty. We begin at Trewi...