Berkshire
Gardens Trust
Reg.Charity No.1201501

By kind permission of His Majesty The King, and the Constable and Governor, Lieutenant General (Retd) Phil Jones, Berkshire Gardens Trust is delighted to have been invited to visit the gardens of Windsor Castle. This is the second of two visits this year - a unique opportunity for us to see the historic Royal gardens.

Windsor Castle was built by William the Conqueror in the 1070s and The King’s Herbary was referred to in the early 12th Century.

​

Whenever one visits Windsor Castle, one can always be assured of beautifully tended green spaces. The guiding hand and leadership come from Adam Scott, Gardens and Nursery Manager for Windsor Castle and Bagshot Park. Adam has worked for the Royal Household for 11 years, having spent 4 years at Emmanuel College, Cambridge University.

 

Adam will be our esteemed guide. Now it is the turn of the summer borders to take centre stage, as the Castle is prepared for the Garter Day Service and Royal Ascot, being held the following week.

 

We shall visit particularly:

​

• The Jubilee Gardens: created by Tom Stuart- Smith in 2002, to mark the Golden Jubilee of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth.

• The Moat Gardens: the Gardens have been carved out of the dry moat around the Round Tower and has been cultivated since the 17th Century. These are the private gardens of the Castle Constable and Governor, and in June are an abundance of roses and gorgeous perennials.

• The East Terrace: With its incredible views towards London, these formal gardens were created by King George IV in the 1820s. These are the private gardens of the Monarch which, in the last two years, have been completely remodelled and are now known as the Venus Terrace.

 

Constable and Governor's Reception: We shall assemble at the end of the tour in the Moat Garden and have the privilege of meeting the Constable and Governor, Lieutenant General (Retd) Phil Jones, who has invited us to join him for a drinks reception. We shall listen to him talk about the history of Windsor Castle and his role of Constable and Governor.

​

Leave with a Memento:  At the conclusion, there may be the possibility to buy some of the plants grown by the Castle staff.

​

Travel arrangements: There is no parking at Windsor Castle so please use one of the public car parks (more information will be sent to attendees).  The Castle is easily accessible from Windsor Station.  Slough to Windsor Central, arrives at Windsor Royal Shopping Centre and then walk up to the Castle - 5 minutes. Datchet/ Waterloo to Windsor Riverside Station - 10 minutes’ walk. 

​

Security: We shall be required to provide our individual details to the Castle; information will be based on your passport or driving licence. You will be contacted for your details by Thursday, 22nd May.

​

​​Booking: Tickets are £28 for members and £30 for non-members. Unfortunately, our numbers are limited to 25 people. The closing date for applications is Friday, 22nd May 2025.

 

Be aware that there can be no replacement of attendees, due to the security requirements.

 

Joining Instructions: Joining instructions, with further details, will be sent out during the week of Monday, 2nd June 2025.

​​

Access to Gardens:  Areas are hard surfaces, although slightly uneven in parts of the Moat Garden.

 

Please contact Kim at BerksGTmembership@gmail.com for queries about the visit. 

​

All pictures courtesy of the Royal Collection & Gill Lowy