The Rhododendron Wood at Leith Hill Place: Tea, talk and walk with Seamus O'Brien
“From Sikkim to Surrey”. Enjoy a tea and talk in the house with Seamus O'Brien as he brings his expertise and insights into rhododendrons, and then take a walk around Caroline Wedgwood's historic woods.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Seamus is an authority on the renowned Victorian botanist, Joseph Hooker. Hooker spent two years in the Himalayas studying and collecting the plants of the region and it’s thought that many of the rare and old specimens still thriving at Leith Hill are from Hooker’s journey.
With a passion for rhododendrons, Seamus is Irish Branch Chairman of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Rhododendron Camellia and Magnolia Group and a trustee of Exbury Gardens in England. In 2018 Seamus was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society of Ireland’s Gold Medal of Honour, in 2021 he was made a Fellow of the Explorer’s Club (New York), in 2022 he was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s (UK) Loder Rhododendron Cup and in 2023 was made a Fellow of the Linnean Society.
Nearest parking is at the Rhododendron wood car park. Normal parking charges apply. NT members park for free.
This event will go ahead with 12+ tickets sold.
Times
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 2491895
- Suitability
Not suitable for children
- Meeting point
The Terrace Room
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather as this event will involve a walk in the Rhododendron woods. Including suitable footwear.
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