Frederick Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Who has been .And just how muddy does it get ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 I've been a couple of times, if I remember rightly if it starts to get muddy they put down slats or mesh (can't remember which) sensible shoes would probably be a safe bet, I once spent a whole day at Malvern in wellies and my feet were not appreciative. !PS In my experience the traffic getting there is challenging, best to go very early ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 If you need to get away quickly in the evening park at 'The Albany' / 'Fox on the River' on the other side of the Thames and take the ferry accross. I think pub has reverted to the 'The Albany'Not muddy by Glastonberry standards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Thank you for the replies . Off to seek out the wellies Tomorrow looks like rain thunder wind so i imagine we will need them. Thanks for the traffic warning and the parking advice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Train or tube stops very close I seem to remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 Only Hampton Court, "no I always walk this way" close . Not an impossible walk back to Kingston and hence Richmond but not good acces to London underground. , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 I did think of taking the train from Wimbledon and leaving the car there . Senior management has set her sights on picnic lunch back at the car if the sun comes out . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted July 7, 2011 Share Posted July 7, 2011 We went there today. It rained all morning. The RHS is quite well organised and were doing their best to dump wood chips on the quagmires that developed in the tents, but there was a fair bit of mud around - don't go in your best shoes! We had arranged to meet up with friends at the "green" car park but we ended up parking 1.5 miles away, near Hampton station and walking in - the previous 1.5 miles had taken us an hour to drive! Unless you are going very early, head for the Apps Court Farm (red) car park.RegardsPickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share Posted July 7, 2011 Pickles many thanks for your post . Great help . Looks like a change of plan is required . So grateful to you . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 If you decide on the Albany suggest you ring to see if the ferry is running. Just realised must be about 15 years since I used the route.http://www.the-albany.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frederick Posted July 8, 2011 Author Share Posted July 8, 2011 Acting on your advice we decided to hit the road really early and were in the green car park by 0930 after a good drive up in the rain .. Some sun some rain but we were prepared for it and had a good day . Thanks guys ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 If you were interested in Hampton Court may I recommend a couple of other things : Look out for Rare Plant fairs - small events but the opportunity to talk to the growers etc, and the RHS have a garden show in September at Wisley - excellent ....specialist suppliers (plants and seed) and again the chance to speak to specialist direct. Plus there is the opportunity to visit Wisley Garden Centre, gift shop and restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now