Hello all,
I will attend the meeting in Leicester next week, but also spend two days before this, in or around London.
One obvious visit will be Kew Gardens, but what else ,Suckulent-related, can you recommend?
All the best,
Torbjörn
Two days to spend in/around London, How?
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Two days to spend in/around London, How?
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Re: Two days to spend in/around London, How?
London isn't exactly the horticultural capital of the world, but there's always this place, though I haven't been there myself so I can't vouch for it personally:
http://www.prickldn.com/home-1
Either way, enjoy your stay, there's lots to do otherwise!
http://www.prickldn.com/home-1
Either way, enjoy your stay, there's lots to do otherwise!
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Re: Two days to spend in/around London, How?
There's a lot happening in London over the next two weeks, but hardly any c&s events!
This week it's the 70th birthday of the NHS; next Tues, the RAF Centenary fly-by over central London; there's international tennis in SW London and International Athletics in E London and even some football elsewhere ...
A full day is needed to see most of Kew. On-site catering is very expensive, so I advise buying a picnic at the Tesco store near the train/underground station.
The other obvious big place to visit are the RHS model gardens at Wisley, Surrey. However, access via public transport is impractical - acess via car is needed : https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
On Wed/Thurs next week, the RHS is holding their annual original botanical art exhibition in Westminster. There will be few if any c&s paintings, but it is wonderful to see skillfull originals: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs ... d-art-fair
On Thurs evening, the small local BCSS group in Kingston, SW London have a talk about Euphorbias by Bob Potter: http://www.kingston.bcss.org.uk/meetings.html
No use for us, but the BCSS will stage a display at the RHS Hyde Hall gardens in Essex over the same weekend as the Convention: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hal ... 3&ESRC=CMS
Say hello at the BCSS Convention and I hope you enjoy yourself,
Derek Tribble
This week it's the 70th birthday of the NHS; next Tues, the RAF Centenary fly-by over central London; there's international tennis in SW London and International Athletics in E London and even some football elsewhere ...
A full day is needed to see most of Kew. On-site catering is very expensive, so I advise buying a picnic at the Tesco store near the train/underground station.
The other obvious big place to visit are the RHS model gardens at Wisley, Surrey. However, access via public transport is impractical - acess via car is needed : https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/wisley
On Wed/Thurs next week, the RHS is holding their annual original botanical art exhibition in Westminster. There will be few if any c&s paintings, but it is wonderful to see skillfull originals: https://www.rhs.org.uk/shows-events/rhs ... d-art-fair
On Thurs evening, the small local BCSS group in Kingston, SW London have a talk about Euphorbias by Bob Potter: http://www.kingston.bcss.org.uk/meetings.html
No use for us, but the BCSS will stage a display at the RHS Hyde Hall gardens in Essex over the same weekend as the Convention: https://www.rhs.org.uk/gardens/hyde-hal ... 3&ESRC=CMS
Say hello at the BCSS Convention and I hope you enjoy yourself,
Derek Tribble
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Re: Two days to spend in/around London, How?
As Derek has said, it's best to allow a whole day for Kew; RHS Wisley is probably impractical. Another horticultural possibility is the Chelsea Physic Garden. Otherwise it rather depends where you are staying and your own interests. There's a lot to see in London and so maybe best just to choose something that appeals to you. You could consider a boat trip to Greenwich, a bus tour, the London Eye, St. Paul's, the National Gallery or many other things! Enjoy your visit and the convention.
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