Devon Cream Tea in the gardens anyone?
University of Exeter introduces garden tours for groups
Gazing up, the Redwoods tower above the alpine rockery, while branches of the Laburnocytisus Adamii reach out, laden with yellow laburnum flowers interspersed with dense clusters of purple broom in a display of horticultural curiosity.
Set within 300 acres of botanical gardens, the University of Exeter is offering green fingered fans a unique gardening experience from September onwards, introducing seasonal garden tours for groups of all sizes, led by one of the University’s expert gardeners.
Established in the 1860s by the Veitch family, the gardens are a veritable feast of trees, shrubs and plants from across the globe, with Streatham Campus being one of the most beautiful in the country with lakes, parkland, woodland and gardens interspersed with rare species of all varieties.
Leaving this oasis of greenery behind, just to the south lies the cultural and historical heart of the West Country, the City of Exeter. Steeped in history with its stunning 12th century Cathedral, ancient underground passages and city walls dating back to the Romans, Exeter is one of the most picturesque and cosmopolitan cities in the South West, surrounded by quintessential Devonshire countryside.
An essential stopover point during any West Country holiday, groups will also enjoy the university’s four star accommodation, awarded by EnjoyEngland for the suitability of offerings for groups, including the well maintained public areas, spacious dining facilities, lounges and standards of cleanliness throughout.
Sarah Snow, Head of Event Exeter confirmed, ‘With so much history and rich culture, we are delighted to be offering groups the opportunity to experience 300 acres of botanical gardens and our award winning accommodation offerings right in the heart of this great city.’
Groups enjoying the garden tours can look forward to 1.5 hours of horticultural indulgence before enjoying refreshments at the Victorian Italianate Reed Hall.
Group organisers should register their interest now at the dedicated web page www.exeter.ac.uk/eventexeter/garden-tours.php.
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Event Exeter
Event Exeter represents the University of Exeter’s portfolio of venues which together provide an array of spaces for any event, whether a day meeting for 10 or a residential conference for 1400. Reed Hall: Set in a unique and tranquil setting on the Streatham Campus, Reed Hall is a grand Italianate Mansion offering a fine selection of meeting rooms seating from 8-80 delegates. Ideal for training sessions, smaller conferences, board meetings and presentations, combining an extensive range of audio-visual equipment with first class cuisine. Visit www.eventexeter.com or call 01392 215566
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