The Kitchen Garden Experience

Tuesday 14th July | Wednesday 12th August 2026

£125.00

Step into the Kitchen Garden at Highgrove with this exclusive one-off experience.

This working productive garden supplies fresh produce to Highgrove House and the Orchard Room Restaurant. It reflects a philosophy of harmony with nature, which is synonymous with Highgrove. A place where traditional skills, biodiversity, and mindful cultivation come together.

Learn about seasonal growing techniques, organic cultivation methods, and how working with nature and nurturing healthy soil produces resilient plants. Learn how companion planting and crop rotation act as natural pest control, and discover our Heritage Seed Library and how it is used at Highgrove to preserve diversity and traditional food crops from the soil to the plate.

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All profits are donated to charity

The Kitchen Garden Experience

The Kitchen Garden Experience

£125.00

£125.00

Discover the Heart of Highgrove’s Kitchen Garden

Begin your visit with a guided walk through the beautiful Gardens at Highgrove, where each pathway reveals a new story and a glimpse into the natural harmony that defines this special place. Your guide will lead you to the Kitchen Garden to meet a senior member of the gardening team, who will share how this productive acre is nurtured using heritage varieties, companion planting and organic principles, all reflecting Highgrove’s ethos of working in harmony with nature. Conclude your experience with a relaxing Afternoon Tea, the perfect way to savour the tranquillity of your visit.

Programme

  • 9:45 am - Guests arrive
  • 10:00 am - Experience begins
  • 11:15 am - Afternoon tea served in the Garden Room  
  • 1:00 pm - Access to Coronation Pavilion Estate Shop; guests depart .

Afternoon Tea in the Garden Room

After your tour, take some time to relax and enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the Garden Room's inviting surroundings. A classic tiered stand is filled with freshly made sandwiches, delicious sweet treats, and warm scones. Complete your experience with a choice of Highgrove tea or freshly brewed coffee.

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Visit the Highgrove Shop at The Coronation Pavilion

Allow time to browse in the Highgrove Shop at The Coronation Pavilion during your visit, where you’ll find a selection of bespoke Highgrove products, including special edition artworks.

Inspired by the gardens, our collection includes a delicious range of Highgrove food and alcohol, homeware, and accessories, as well as other unique pieces exclusively designed for Highgrove.

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Important Information

  • Two exclusive tours are available, each limited to just 16 guests.
  • All guests will be served the same afternoon tea unless they have a dietary requirement; these will be catered for individually. We must receive this information no later than 10 days before the tour date; dietary requirements stated on the day will not be catered for.
  • Highgrove is the private home of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. All visitors must bring a form of photographic ID, ideally a passport, driving licence, or bus pass.
  • Due to the landscape and nature of the Gardens, wheelchairs and mobility scooters should be well suited to rough, uneven ground, gravel, and rugged pathways. Some surfaces may also be slippery when wet. We suggest wearing sturdy shoes or wellington boots and suitable outdoor clothing, especially in wet weather. If you have any accessibility concerns, please contact our Customer Services team to discuss your requirements. Please email customerservices@highgrovegardens.com.
  • The use of mobile phones and cameras (including dash cam recording) is restricted to certain areas of the Estate, which will be explained to you on entry. Binoculars and other forms of recording equipment are not allowed for security reasons.
  • Random bag checks may be carried out for security reasons.
  • Smoking, including vaping and the use of e-cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere at Highgrove.
  • Vehicles with dogs will not be permitted entry (excludes pre-booked service dogs).
  • Please aim to arrive up to 15 minutes before your Garden Tour to allow time for security checks.
  • For further information, please refer to our FAQs.
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