September trip

We are very pleased to advise that Bledlow Manor Gardens have agreed to exclusively open for us on Monday 16th September 2024 at 2.15pm until 4pm approx

Bledlow Manor is situated close to Chinnor just off the B4009 and a 30 minute drive from Sonning Common.

Members are asked to arrange their own transport.

The cost is £12.00 per person to include tea and cake and an introduction by either the owner- Lord Rupert Carrington or the Head Gardener, Mark.

The  high standard gardens are divided up into various themed areas with ponds, vegetable garden, lots of modern and traditional statues and various keepsakes on display from the previous Lord Peter Carrington who was the foreign secretary to Margaret Thatcher.

As well as the Manor Gardens  there is also the separate free Lyde Gardens next door which is open to public and contains a natural spring and in a  steep valley with ferns and woodland giving the gardens a unique hidden, tropical feel. These gardens have some sloping paths but Manor gardens are on the level.

There are toilets available in the Manor Gardens and a room is set aside for the tea and cakes.

Bledlow village contains a delightful Grade 1 listed Holy Trinity church from the 12 century close to the Manor and The Lions public house which provides lunches. Booking essential on 01844 343 345 if you decide to go there first.

Both the pub and church regularly feature in Midsomer Murders on TV.

The postcode for Bledlow Manor is HP27 9PA and car parking is in the Manor grounds which is reached by Bledlow Ridge Lane near its junction with Perry Lane and Church End Lane.

Bledlow Manor is situated at centre of Bledlow village between Chinnor and Princes Risborough.

The Gardens received the HHA award in 2023 for best garden.

The Grade 2 Manor House is not open as remains private home of the Carington family.

Bledlow Manor website is www.Carington.Co.uk and Bledlow village, The Lions and Holy Trinity all have their own websites.

We need a minimum of 25 people for the Manor Gardens to open for us.

Sorry no dogs allowed

Please complete the form below and return asap please.        

Monday 16th September Meet at the gardens at 2.15pm

We are trying to arrange lifts for members who do not drive, please help.

 Name

Phone number

 I am willing to offer a lift to ______ members who do not drive.

I require a lift for ______ members as I do not drive

Members/Non-members £12.00

I enclose cheque/cash in the sum of £                      Please make cheques payable to C.E.H.S

Signature___________________________________: Tel No: ____________________________

Or pay by Bank Transfer (BACS) and email the names and details of those attending.

Account name:

CHILTERN EDGE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Sort code:           09-01-51               Account number:             75455503

PLEASE ENSURE THE SURNAME ON THE ACCOUNT IS IN THE REFERENCE

You MUST send an email to cehs561@gmail.com with the names of those attending/phone number

. An email will be sent to confirm receipt.

Please return completed form to Mark Richards c/o, 18 Kennylands Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9JT

Any queries contact Mark Richards Telephone 07789553838 or email markr3939@gmail.com