Mid-Summer Evening Garden Tour
Hosted by Lady Carnarvon and accompanied by Lydia Millen

Tuesday, 24th June 2025 - 4pm arrival.

£50 per person in aid of The King’s Foundation
"In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir.

Ticket includes:
•    A Countryside walk in the Grounds and Gardens of Highclere Castle hosted by Lady Carnarvon and Lydia Millen.
•    Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival and a delicious glass of Champagne following the walk.
•    A signed copy of Lady Carnarvon’s book "Seasons at Highclere" (RRP £30).

Hosted personally by Lady Carnarvon with Lydia Millen alongside, join us for an amble through the historic Parkland and beautiful Gardens to mark the joy of Mid-Summer. A key ethos at Highclere is walking and talking when things get sticky. Lady Carnarvon agrees there is no better therapy. 

Lydia agrees that walking in nature proved to be truly life changing. Her debut book, Evergreen, discusses how you too can find the joy in being outside.

Please arrive at 4pm for a warm welcome with tea, coffee and biscuits in our Coach House Tearooms before setting off on foot into the magical landscape with Lady Carnarvon and Lydia Millen. There will be an opportunity to visit the Gift Shop prior to the walk start time. Please note, it will not be open after the walk.

The walk will begin around 4:45pm, followed by a glass of Champagne at 6pm through to 6:30pm in our Coach House Tearooms where you will also collect your signed book. The Grounds will close at 7pm.

The event will be going ahead come rain or shine, so please wear suitable attire to suit the conditions, although we do always hope for the best.

We very much look forward to welcoming you and embracing Mid-Summer in the glorious setting of Highclere Castle. 

Lydia is a dedicated supporter of
The King’s Foundation, which is a charity that works in the UK and across the World to create sustainable communities and transforms lives through their projects and practical education programmes.

Please kindly note: This event is focused on outdoor walking and conversation. It does not include a tour of the Castle or entry to the Castle. Dogs (guide dogs excepted) are not permitted on the walk.

Reduced rate tickets for children and concessions are not available for this event.  For those of limited mobility, please note that the garden walk may not be suitable due to the terrain.