Antique Market Tour to Ardingly & Wakehurst Place from London

Departure Point Meet at the main exit to the station Return Details Meet at the main exit to the station Duration 10 hours Languages Available Audio guide - English Human tour guide - English Printed guide - English Points of Interest Stop At: Ardingly Antiques & Interiors 64 High Street Ardingly Ardingly Antiques Fair is one or the largest antique markets in Europe with over 1700 stalls. It runs for 2 days seven times a year. If antiquing is your passion this is one of the bestEngland has a long and affluent history that has generated a vast array of antiques and collectables. Whether you are interested in art silver jewelry ceramics furniture or just the plain bizarre you will find it at Ardingly.The market opens at 9.00 am and is busy and vibrant. It attracts a global crowd - buyers from Japan South Korea & Europe and prop buyers from the TV and movie business. See eccentric dealers in action. Spot items you never new existed.Your guide is a seasoned antiques dealer and will help orientate you towards your areas of interest. He is happy to accompany you if required and help authenticate and negotiate. Bartering is the order of the day at Ardingly.We can help with professional shipping if you get carried away and purchase a piece of art or furniture. Duration: 3 hours Stop At: The Gardeners Arms Selsfield Road Ardingly England RH17 6TJ We can stop for lunch in a traditional English pub - 'pub grub and a pint'. I like The Gardeners Arms but it is very close to the Ardingly Antiques Fair and can get very busy. There are may other wonderful old pubs nearby and we can decide a location nearer the time. Duration: 1 hour Stop At: Wakehurst Selsfield Road Ardingly Haywards Heath Wakehurst Place in the heart of the ancient county of Sussex features a vast botanical garden and is home to the Millennium Seed Bank with over 500 acres of diverse landscapes and plants from across the globe. The estate is managed by the world famous Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew.The original home was built in 1205 by William de Wakehurst with the current mansion built by Edward Culpeper between 1571 and 1590.We can tour the beautifully preserved mansion with its art and contents and learn about the families that have lived here over the centuries.We can walk in the extensive grounds and view the vast array of plants. Wakehurt is beautiful whatever time of the year.There is a cafe for a coffee and snack and a fantastic shop Duration: 2 minutes Additional Information Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Service animals allowed Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Access Fees for Wakehurst Place need to be booked in advance. Please book online or message me Traveler Pickup Information We can collect you from any major London or south east England hotel Voucher Info Mobile or paper ticket accepted The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Defender Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon. This offer is not eligible for promo codes.