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With our 2009 programme of UK garden holidays now underway, we are really looking forward to renewing old acquaintances and meeting some new faces. This Newsletter gives a few updates and also some advance information on our holidays for 2010. As usual, these will be detailed more fully in our main brochure which will be sent out in September. We have some very exciting gardens to visit this year and we will be venturing into new areas next year.

Upcoming holidays for 2009

Gardens of Dumfries and Galloway, 22-26 June: We’ll be staying in Dumfries and visiting the unique gardens of south-west Scotland.

New Forest Gardens & Isle of Wight, 5-9 July: Rolling countryside and pretty villages in the delightful county of Hampshire. A popular venue and this is now fully booked.

Peak District Gardens and RHS Flower Show, 22-25 July: Staying in the heart of the Peak District, we’ll visit many gardens in the area, along with a full day at the RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park. There are still a few places available, but don’t delay – the hotel is filling up!

Northern Gardens, 6-9 September: Early autumn tour in Northern England’s wonderful and diverse gardens. Vacancies available.

Autumn in the Costwolds, 18-20 October: Due to operational reasons there have been a couple of changes to the itinerary in the brochure. We will now be visiting the fantastic Abbey House Gardens in Wiltshire and the beautiful Bodenham Arboretum in Worcestershire, which replaces Arley Arboretum and Hunt’s Court.
Places still available on this 3 day tour.

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Apart from the current year’s UK holiday programme, there is a page detailing the holidays we will be organising to the wonderful island of Madeira next year. We’ll be adding pictures which were taken on both holidays this year to show just how beautiful it is – from the vast range of flowering trees to the solitary splendour of the orchids; the dramatic coastline to the fabulous interior levada walks. There is so much diversity – it needs to be seen to be believed. Take a look and enjoy!

Have your say!

We’re keen to take onboard your feedback. One of the changes we’ve made as a result of your suggestions is to include some of the RHS Shows in our tours, such as our Peak District trip this July. Please continue to keep us posted with more of your suggestions in the future!

Great Garden Getaways Holidays 2010

Holidays in Madeira 2010
We are organising and escorting two trips to this beautiful Portuguese island. If you are interested in joining us, please get in touch and ask for a copy of the brochure. We will be travelling with Atlantic Holidays, a specialist tour operator to the Island of Madeira. They are a member of ABTA and are ATOL Protected by the Civil Aviation Authority.

25 January – 1 February 2010, staying at the 4* Pestana Miramar Hotel, Funchal. £750 (single supplement £157.50)

12-19 April 2010, staying at the 5* Casino Park Hotel, Funchal. £799 (single supplement £122.50)
The famous Flower Festival will take place over the weekend.

Both holidays offer a full range of optional excursions. Included in the cost: Ensuite accommodation, 7 nights dinner, bed & breakfast & leisure facilities at both hotels. Return flights from Birmingham Int. Airport & return transfers from Funchal airport to the hotel. Return coach transfers from Lincoln on request, or join us at the airport.

Holidays in the British Isles 2010
The holidays we have chosen within the British Isles are in their final stages of development...
We have yet to firm up on dates, hotels and costs of the holidays in the British Isles, but these will all be confirmed by late September, when the 2010 brochure is available.

May: South Devon Gardens... The Garden House, Lukesland Gardens, Coleton Fishacre, Knightshayes, and some private gardens.

Early June: Jersey... Flying from East Midlands with Jersey Travel, we will be spending 5 days on this lovely island. Based in St Brelade’s bay,we will be visiting a selection of private gardens, which are not usually open to the public, with the last day free to enjoy the island.

Late June: Suffolk & Essex... Wyken Hall, Beth Chatto, Helmingham Hall Gardens and others.

Early July: Surrey & Hampton Court Palace Flower Show... RHS Wisley, a full day at the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show with entrance to the Palace Gardens, Savill Garden and more.

Late July: Wales... Powis Castle, Aberglasney Gardens, National Botanic Garden of Wales and some smaller gardens.

Early September: Cumbria... Holehird, Rydal Mount House & Garden, Hutton in the Forest and a range of smaller gardens.

TOPP Protected - What does this mean?

You may have noticed this logo on our last brochure and some of our stationery, and wondered what it’s all about...
Well, Total Payment Protection Policy (topp) is an insurance policy we have arranged with Travel & General Insurance Company plc. It protects your prepayments in the unlikely event of the failure of our business. This protection ensures the refund of any monies paid in advance. It’s been put in place to protect our UK holidays and to give you confidence that your money is safe with Great Garden Getaways.

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