I’m delighted to say we have a GMG visit to two locations, the stunning Stockton Bury Gardens, which was recently featured on BBC Gardeners World in June 2026 and in the afternoon an opportunity to visit one of the largest award winning tree nurseries in the UK, Frank P Matthews.
Programme:
Optional early entry to Stockton Bury to take photographs or create content
10am - Meet for coffee
10.30 - Tour of garden by HG Tamsin Westhorpe
11.45 - Free to enjoy the garden
Approx 1pm - Leave for Frank Matthews, which will include, a tractor tour of the field and container unit, fruit tree tasting unique varieties, followed by tea and cake and a talk and walk around the shop.
The Stockton Bury Gardens team are looking forward to welcoming GMG and PGPA members on 16th Sept. Arrive at 10am for coffee and then Tamsin Westhorpe will give an hour tour of the garden and then you are free to enjoy the garden at your leisure. It’ll be a great opportunity to discover how the garden is managed and explore its history and unusual plants.
Frank P Matthews grow over one million container grown and bare root, fruit and ornamental trees every year for supply into garden centres, mail order companies, commercial growers and our very own Tree Shop. The nursery grows the widest range of trees in the UK with over 200 different varieties of apple and many well-known and unusual fruit trees along with over 400 different varieties of ornamental trees from Acers to Zelkovas as well as hedging and soft fruit. MD Steph Dunn James represents the fourth generation within family-run business Frank P Matthews Tree Nursery located in Worcestershire.
-Names of contacts
Tamsin Westhorpe – Head Gardener Stockton Bury Gardens
Stephanie Dunn James - Managing Director
Stockton Bury Gardens, Kimbolton, Leominster HR6 0HB
www.stocktonbury.co.uk/
Berrington Court, Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, WR15 8TH
www.frankpmatthews.com
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DRHYicVAFE
For lunch please either bring a packed lunch, or you can visit the cafe at Stockton Bury which offers light lunches.
We have setup a visit specific WhatsApp group for booked members. Click here to join it.
https://chat.whatsapp.com/C8gCX1IDhLEBToOhbv421e?s=cl&p=a&ilr=0
It will be useful to introduce yourselves beforehand, encourage networking, share important info on the day, arrange car shares, swap photos etc. Plus some of you might be staying over so you may want to discuss arrangements.
There are some early bird offers for hotel rooms for the night before, we’ve added a few hotel links below.
If you need to change or cancel your booking, email admin@gardenmediaguild.co.uk
Stockton Bury Gardens
HG Tamsin Westhorpe
Gold Medal for Frank P Matthews
Hundreds of unusual varieties of fruit trees available
LINKS FOR HOTEL OPTIONS
www.trivago.co.uk
www.agoda.com
https://pricefinder.travelodge.co.uk/?destination=Ludlow&dist=20&checkin=14%2F09%2F2026
Any questions, please feel free to get in touch with the visit organiser:
Indy Rana
club@tendershoots.uk
07475512323
Prices
Please find a list of tickets for this event below.
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Delegate Terms and Conditions
Please read these terms and conditions carefully before you book your place on the tour.
Event entry is in the name of the GMG Member only and cannot be passed on to non-members unless the event allows the admission of non-members to attend. Please note, to be eligible to attend you must have renewed your membership. If you are only able to visit a garden with a driver or carer, please contact the office with details and request a place for a second person.
Refund Policy
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Cancellation Policy
If you cannot attend, cancellations must be made 48 working hours or more prior to the event by contacting admin@gardenmediaguild.co.uk.
We may cancel or interrupt the tour at any time if an event outside our reasonable control prevents us from operating (force majeure). This could include severe weather or injury or illness of the tour guide.
If the tour cannot go ahead for any reason, we will contact you as soon as possible to let you know.
Waiting List
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Accessibility
Please be aware that some gardens may be difficult for people reliant on a wheelchair or other aids due to narrow paths, steps etc. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us in advance.
Loss or Damage
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