Highgrove House

Highgrove House Review

Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana made their home at Highgrove House, 1½ miles southwest of Tetbury. Charles set about making the 37-acre estate his personal showcase for traditional and organic growing methods and conservation of native plants and animals. Look for the stumpery, the immaculate and quirky topiaries, and the national collection of hostas. Here you can appreciate the amazing industry on the part of the royal gardeners who have created the orchards, kitchen garden, and woodland garden almost from nothing. You can sample the estate's produce in the restaurant and shop, or from its retail outlet in Tetbury. Tickets go on sale in February and sell out quickly, so make sure to book well ahead. Allow three to four hours for a visit to the house, which is less than 2 miles south of Tetbury. Those under 12 aren't permitted.