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EGT1
ENGLISH GARDEN TOURS (EGT1)
THE SEA GARDENS OF CORNWALL
Wednesday 21 April to Tuesday 27 April 2010
 A taste of magical Cornwall. The valleys and islands of the Cornish peninsula contain some of the finest plantsman gardens in Europe. Tresco Abbey, in the Isles of Scilly, is world famous for its sub-tropical botanical garden. The valleys of Trebah and Glendurgan, like The Lost Gardens of Heligan, are rich in rare trees and rhododendrons, tree ferns and palms which create dramatic gardens to explore through changing levels and panoramas.
 In St Ives the Hepworth Sculpture Garden and Tate Gallery give visitors a rich cultural experiences connecting art with the sea. Each garden has its own micro-climate and horticultural treasure and demonstrates the success of Victorian plant hunting expeditions as well as modern hybridisation. Together with the Eden Project, they make an unforgettable holiday for plant lovers from all over the world.
| Wednesday 21/4 |
ARRIVALS |
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Afternoon |
Arrivals Newquay Airport / St Austell Station |
| Thursday 22/4 |
THE EDEN PROJECT |
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Morning |
Garden briefing |
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Depart for the Eden Project |
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Afternoon |
Exploration of the pretty Cornish town of Fowey |
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Evening |
Dinner at The Old Ferry Inn, Bodinnick. |
| Friday 23/4 |
GLENDURGAN & TREBAH |
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Morning |
Garden briefing
Glendurgan |
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Afternoon |
Trebah |
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Evening |
Dinner at The Nare Head Hotel, Carne Beach, Roseland Peninsula. |
| Saturday 24/4 |
ST MICHAEL’S MOUNT & ST IVES |
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Morning |
Depart for Marazion.
Tour the St Michael’s Mount Garden with guide.
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Afternoon |
St Ives. Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden |
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Evening |
Dinner in St Ives. |
| Sunday 25/4 |
THE LOST GARDENS OF HELIGAN & TREGREHAN |
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Morning |
Garden briefing.
The Lost Gardens of Heligan. |
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Afternoon |
Tregrehan woodland garden |
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Evening |
Dinner Fowey |
| Monday 26/4 |
THE ISLES OF SCILLY, TRESCO |
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All day |
Fly by helicopter to Tresco, Abbey Garden, Isles of Scilly. |
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Evening |
Pirate Party. Farewell dinner, Charlestown |
| Tuesday 27/4 |
Departures |
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Depart for Newquay Airport and return flight. |
Manchester Language School reserves the right to change the programme according to the availability of the gardens and venues listed.
Optional extra:
Monday 19 & Tuesday 20 April. Why not stay two nights in London and explore Kew Gardens and other London sights with us before taking the train to Cornwall?
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