General Information for all visits
The coach will pick up at two points in Bridport – the Coach Park/Bus Station (CP) and Jessop Avenue (JA). The JA pickup point is by the community notice board, opposite Norman Close.
The times given are the actual departure times for each trip. We aim to be back in Bridport around 5:30 pm unless otherwise stated.
The price for each visit includes: the coach, a tip for the driver, and the entrance fee.
When booking please state:
§ Your name, address, email and telephone number
§ Pick up point – either CP or JA.
§ Which outing(s) you are booking
§ If you are a member of an organisation which entitles you to free entry – ie NT, RHS, HHA as noted for the relevant outings remember to bring a valid card on the day.
§ Enclose a cheque payable to B.D.G.C. or by BACS (preferred as it saves the Club bank charges). Details on the booking form sent out to members with the Winter Newsletter.
§ Send to: BDGC, 43 Manor Fields, Bridport DT6 4DB
Please note:
No bookings can be made without payment,
We do not issue receipts or acknowledgements.
Contact details for officers of the Bridport & District Gardening Club are available in the Newsletter.
Visit to Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway, New Forest
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
CP Pick up: 9.00am JA Pick up: 9.15amNew Forest What started as the vision of one man soon became the work of 150 labourers, 60 specially trained gardeners, plant hunters, propagators and countless other contributors to what was to become 200 acres of one of the world’s finest gardens, Cafes, gift shop, Plant sales.
RHS Wisley, Woking, Surrey
Thursday, 11 June 2026
CP Pick up: 8.15am JA Pick up: 8.30amWoking, Surrey
RHS Garden Wisley is one of the world’s great gardens, packed with horticultural inspiration. A chance to visit these world famous gardens at their peak. A varied selection of food outlets. Gift shop & plant sales.
We aim to arrive back in Bridport before 8pm.
Cotehele National Trust, Saltash, Cornwall
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
CP Pick up: 9.00am JA Pick up: 9.15amSaltash, Cornwall
An atmospheric Tudor house with Medieval roots, a mill on a historic quay, a terraced garden with valley views and an expansive estate to explore. Cafe, kiosk, gift shop, plant sales, book shop.
Free entry for NT members on production of a valid card. Please advise when booking.
Visit to Knoll Gardens, Wimborne & Holme for Gardens, Wareham
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
CP Pick up: 9.15am JA Pick up: 9.30amWimborne & Wareham, Dorset
Knoll Gardens, Wimborne
Since 1994 internationally acclaimed gardener Neil Lucas and his team have created a wonderful naturalistic garden, a haven for both people and wildlife. Seamlessly blending graceful grasses, adding drama with striking perennials and form and structure with mature trees and shrubs.
A short visit here as the facilities are limited. We will have lunch at Holme.
Holme for Gardens, Wareham
Holme has a very good restaurant. We visited here in April 2025 so this will be an excellent opportunity to see these gardens at a different time of year. Gift shop, plant sales. Food shop with organic produce & tea room.
Free entry for RHS members on production of a valid card. Please advise when booking.
Visit Stourhead National Trust, Wiltshire
Wednesday, 21 October 2026
CP Pick up: 9.45am JA Pick up: 10,00amWiltshire
A perfect time to visit another favourite in all its autumnal glory. When Stourhead first opened in the 1740s, a magazine described it as ‘a living work of art’. The world-famous landscape garden has at its centrepiece a magnificent lake reflecting classical temples, mystical grottoes, and rare and exotic trees and offers a day of fresh air and discovery. House, Gardens, Cafe, Pub, Bookshop.
Free entry for NT members on production of a valid card, please advise when booking.
