Highgrove Gardens

Beautiful gardens of King Charles. Cold and rainy when we went but still a thoroughly enjoyable time. (Pictures are not allowed in the gardens themselves)

I was fortunate to partake in Highgroves Christmas lunch, and the food was fabulous, the staff were attentive and very welcoming.I would highly recommend

Garden tour was fabulous. Stunning is an understatement. Our guide was Sue and she was very knowledgeable and friendly. We were very lucky with the weather as it was a beautiful day. Highly recommend.

What a wonderful place with a warm welcome and hospitality. A tour of the King's gardens very interesting, nicely told with much interesting details and facts, but not overwhelming and very nicely shown. The restaurant is beautifully tastefully designed. The food was very good and the service was first class. In the shop you can buy inexpensive and expensive souvenirs, tea and alcohol. Throughout our stay, everyone treated us like royalty. A beautiful place worth visiting

Guided autumn tour. Not allowed to take photos except for the meadow, restaurant and shop.Our guide was very good in describing the garden, all that is being done for sustainability and The Prince’s Trust.

Did the Garden Tour, led by Fiona: fantastic!The staff all around were lovely and made the visit so good: from the police officers and guards at the entrance, to the shops and tea room...100% great customer service.You park, meet in Orchard House and the tour starts there.The gardens are outstanding, photography is not allowed. But if you enjoy gardening, is 100% recommended.I visited mid-May, and all the rhododendron are in flower, which are spectacular. Was told the delphiniums will be full on in June.In Feb they open to see the bulbs in the arboretum.After the lovely walk, made even more interesting by our guide, sharing tips and anecdotes, you can visit the shop (super reasonably priced) and the tea rooms.Definitely worth visiting at the change of seasons as there is something all the time.And all the proceeds go to the Prince's Trust. Bravo.

Most enchanting visit as guests, we had a warm welcome and put us all at ease during the warm space initiative. We were greeted like guests with a very helpful staff member who happily explained a brief history and explained the royal paintings, along with many cheery tales and lovely humour. attended with our local volunteer group from Gloucestershire meditation and mindfulness @free_up_mind with some mental health patients and stroke survivors, we all had a wonderful visit. Thank-you to all the staff that made it so special.

We were fortunate enough to be gifted our visit in exchange for two jars of home-made chutney, and we certainly got the best deal!The whole set-up is fascinating and the gardens are extraordinary. I had no idea that Prince (now King) Charles was such an artist, and the gardens are a testament to his delightful artistry.Sadly you're not allowed to take photos of the garden, but in the shop afterwards you can buy a reasonably-priced book showing all the horticultural/botanical/whimsical delights Highgrove has to offer.Don't miss the opportunity to round off your visit with a visit to the Orchard tea-room. Savoury or sweet options available, not surprisingly all expertly served by stylish, willing and capable staff. As we were booked for dinner out later, we opted for the smallest option - a huge pot of filter coffee and three mini-dessert/patisserie selection for about £7.50 a head.We'd definitely recommend a visit.

Great to see King Charles favourite place. He has designed the gardens himself over the years with an eye on sustainability. Very beautiful guided tour of the gardens but no photos unfortunately nor can you go anywhere near the House. Lovely restaurant with some very tasty meals on the menu served in fine china cups and plates. Gift shop as well.

Highgrove Gardens is an outstanding testament to King Charles' commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. From the moment I stepped foot in this well-preserved haven, I was enamored by everything it had to offer. The tour guide's knowledge was exceptional, and the pace of the tour was just right, allowing us to fully appreciate the beauty of the grounds.The gardens themselves were a treat for the senses, buzzing with life as bees and butterflies flitted about. There also rare breeds of sheep and cattle on the Duchy home farm. It was fascinating to witness the amazing gardening practices first hand with a fellow and a student tending to plants in the Kitchen gardens, which also has beehives nearby. The Carpet Garden, without a doubt, was a highlight of my visit and rightly deserves its reputation as the UK's best paradise garden.The staff at Highgrove Gardens were a delight to interact with. The grounds staff and admin staff were incredibly helpful and polite, always willing to assist. The shop staff were pleasant too, and the restaurant served fantastic food, with waiting staff offering excellent service.For those seeking souvenirs or gifts, I highly recommend the estate honey and Penhaligons Highgrove bouquet, knowing that all profits support the wonderful Prince's Trust. It's a noble cause that resonates with the eco-friendly ethos of Highgrove Gardens.Before my visit, I had the pleasure of seeing an exhibition on the Carpet Garden at Garrison Chapel, expertly facilitated by the Prince's Trust. Emma Clark's book and Monty Don's documentary and accompanying book further fueled my anticipation and appreciation for this remarkable place. Lastly, I cannot overlook the late Jonathan Myles Lea's plan of Highgrove House and Gardens.If you have a passion for sustainable practices, love nature, and appreciate fine gardens, a visit to Highgrove Gardens is an absolute must. The experience will leave you inspired and invigorated, knowing you've contributed to the Prince's Trust and supported a place that exemplifies the best of British gardening and conservation.