Salisbury Cathedral Flower Festival & Exbury Gardens Rhododendrons
Join us for a delightful 3-day weekend coach holiday blending history and natural beauty, and celebrating the beauty of spring with visits to a spectacular Flower Festivals and one of the UK’s most stunning springtime gardens.
You’ll explore the picturesque city of Winchester before enjoying Salisbury’s vibrant festival of blooms inside its magnificent cathedral. Then, we head to the serene Exbury Gardens, with an included guided tour and a stroll through 200 acres of exquisite landscapes.
Salisbury Cathedral’s 2025 Flower Festival will bring stunning floral arrangements made of more than thirty thousand blooms to adorn the Cathedral’s interior. The festival, titled The Spirit of Water, takes its inspiration from water in all its different forms – rain, water, ice and more. This popular festival fills this iconic cathedral with a profusion of colour, sound and scent. There is also chance to explore the magnificent grounds and admire Britain’s tallest cathedral spire.
Exbury Gardens, located in the New Forest National Park, is a 200-acre wonderland of botanical beauty renowned for spring colour, set apart from other gardens by the world-famous Rothschild collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. These stunning gardens offer a wide range of landscapes, from manicured flower beds to wild, woodland areas. With its seasonal displays of vibrant blooms, tranquil lakeside walks, and hidden pathways, Exbury provides a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and horticultural enthusiasts alike.
You’ll stay close to the heart of Southampton at the comfortable Ibis Southampton Centre, which offers a great value base with breakfast included. It is ideally located for our excursions offering a taste of diverse landscapes and cultural treasures. This relaxing short break offers a perfect blend of floral wonders and charming English history, making it a weekend to remember.
An ideal choice for:
* Gardeners and lovers of our nation’s natural beauty
* People looking for a relaxed weekend break with plenty of time to enjoy the places we visit
* Couples and friends who just love a great weekend break with a mix of experiences