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Villa Petraia, watercolour by M. Nixon, publ. 1916.

House & Garden tours

From great historical gardens to the private oases of garden designers and homeowners, our house and garden tours offer an escape from the urban environment. The focus spans classical forms of domestic architecture, where country houses, villas and private gardens act as places of refuge, freedom and self-expression, to brilliant modern public spaces, designed to keep the preoccupations of the city at a distance.

We offer the chance to explore every aspect of the garden and its environs, from great Renaissance creations in Italy and France to the cultural traditions of Japan’s exquisite temple gardens; from famous gardens and little-known treasures in the northern counties of Scotland, to the wild flora of Portugal and the allure of Tuscany. Privileged access is a feature, with contributions from garden designers, homeowners and head gardeners.

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Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes Como and Maggiore

Great Houses of North-West England Historic Lancashire: architecture and decoration, art and furniture

Gardens in the Highlands Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

Versailles: Seat of the Sun King The greatest palace & garden

Gardens of Madeira The garden of the Atlantic

" The variety of gardens was very thoughtfully chosen. The range and variety of types of garden from the 16th to the 20th century was beautifully illustrated. " Gardens & Villas of the Italian Lakes - Como and Maggiore

" Anthony Lambert is beyond excellent as a lecturer and as a person. " Great Houses of North-West England - Historic Lancashire: architecture and decoration, art and furniture

" Colin Crosbie was outstanding. His knowledge, experience and passion made a winning combination. " Gardens in the Highlands - Horticulture and garden design in northern Scotland

" Of all my many MRT trips this one must come near the top of my list – thank you – it was a really wonderful trip. " Versailles: Seat of the Sun King - The greatest palace & garden

" The itinerary was excellent. We saw a good mixture of splendid gardens and some quite strenuous walks. " Gardens of Madeira - The garden of the Atlantic

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House & Garden tours