On the northern banks of Virginia Water lies a woodland of twisting trails and seasonal flowers. The Valley Gardens cover 101 hectares (250 acres) of undulating valleys with azaleas, magnolias and exotic blooms from all over the world … including the National Collections of magnolia, rhododendron, Glenn Dale azaleas, as well as Himalayan and Chinese birches.

 

The vision for the gardens was created 80 years ago by Sir Eric Savill. With the blessing of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, Deputy Ranger Eric Savill and his Head Gardener, later to become Keeper of the Gardens, Hope Findlay turned to the undulating valleys above Virginia Water to house the National collection.

 

Although Windsor Great Park is a showcase for native woodland, many of the Keepers of the Gardens have chosen to celebrate more international plants and trees. We will see the wonderful National Collection of Rhododendrons as well as the world-famous Punch Bowl that has been recently restored with its Japanese Azaleas.
 

Timing

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• 10:15 a.m. meet at Savill Gardens car park in front of the main Savill​​ building

• Followed by a 2 hour guided tour of Valley Gardens with Sian Thomas

• Finish will be approximately 12:30 – 1pm

• Lunch at your own expense can be taken afterwards at The Savill Garden Kitchen or the Gardens café.

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Parking and facilities:

 

The cost of parking in the car park adjacent to The Savill Garden Visitor Centre, is not included in the price of your ticket. There will be no charge for the bus from the car park to the Valley Gardens.  There are cloakrooms at the Centre.

 

Please wear suitable footwear for a walk of around 2 hours
 

PLEASE BOOK BY 30TH APRIL 2026. Maximum number: 25 people

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Booking:

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Tickets are £12 for members and £15 for non-members (parking is not included but would be refunded if you decide to pay to visit Savill Garden in the afternoon).
 

Book online here   or  download the pdf for details on booking by cheque or bacs.