Trip: Highclere, Gardens & Egyptian Exhibit

Tuesday, 14th July 2026

BOOKING OPENS ON 11th MAY 2026 AT 9.00 AM

Trip Cost: £45

The gardens of the castle which were developed during the 13th century have an original Monk’s Garden, a Secret Garden, a White Border and a Wildflower Meadow There is also the Wood of Goodwill to explore and a Rose Arbour. The Healing Herb garden is situated near the castle.

The rooms of the castle that are open to the public are the main state rooms and the bedrooms so familiar from “Downtown Abbey”.

The old staff quarters and cellars now house the Egyptian Exhibition, celebrating the 5th Earl of Carnarvon’s discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun.

If you have mobility issues:
Castle and Exhibition: There are stairs to bedrooms no lift. Photo albums of bedrooms are available in the saloon. There is a step free access to the Egyptian Exhibition, just ask guide who will direct you.
Gardens: Some parts of the gardens have gravel paths. The gardens were built on a valley so go down and up a hill. There are seats around the garden for visitors to use. Manual wheelchairs can be reserved if required.
Tea Room: Serving sandwiches and cakes. They provide gluten free options on request, but do not have any vegan options.

Picnics are not allowed

To Book this Trip
Booking opens from 11th May 2026 at 9am

Please email brendaabbott05@gmail.com with the names and membership numbers of those you wish to book for.

You will then receive an email confirming whether your place(s) can be reserved.

If you have not received confirmation within 24 hours, please call 01243 373868

Once your place(s) have been reserved

• Make payment as soon as possible
• Email a mobile telephone number and an emergency contact number (ICE) for each person attending.

Reservations are held for 48 hours if paying by BACS, or until the next post if paying by cheque. After this time, unconfirmed places may need to be released.
We will email you to confirm receipt of payment.
Payment details:
Payment by BACS (is preferred)

• Account Name: Emsworth Horticultural Society
• Sort Code: 52-41-20
• Account No: 87039869
• Reference: Your surname (and trip name if space allows)

Payment by cheque
If paying by cheque, please notify Brenda Abbott

• Make cheques payable to The Emsworth Horticultural Society. Include a note with your contact details and the name(s) of those being paid for.
• Date your cheque the day you send it, as payments to venues are made in advance.
• Post to: EHS Treasurer, Rob Turner, 25 Slipper Rd, Emsworth, PO10 8BS

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