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Win 2 Tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show

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Win a Weekend at the Italian Garden Show Orticolario

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Win a three-night stay at Le Jardin des Douars in Morocco

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Win a family ticket to see The Wizard of Oz at The London Palladium

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Win tickets to Woburn Abbey Garden Show

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Win a mini-break worth £1,000 with The Alnwick Garden

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Win 1 of 2 Pairs of tickets to RHS Chatsworth Flower Show and overnight stay

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Win a luxury two-night break and a Treasure Houses of England Gold Pass

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Win a Compact Cordless power system from STIHL worth £1,000

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Win a luxury two-night break and a Treasure Houses of England Gold Pass - Gardens Illustrated

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We’ve teamed up with The Treasure Houses of England and Classic British Hotels to offer you the chance of winning a luxury two-night break at a Classic British Hotel of your choice, AND a Gold Pass allowing you to visit all Treasure Houses of England properties.
We’ve teamed up with The Treasure Houses of England and Classic British Hotels, to offer you the chance of winning a luxury two-night break at a Classic British Hotel of your choice, and a Gold Pass allowing you to visit all Treasure Houses of England properties.
The Treasure Houses of England are ten of England's most magnificent houses, palaces and castles, located in some of the most awe-inspiring settings across the country. Each of the Treasure Houses offers you the chance to discover some of the most important art collections in the world; uncover dark historical secrets and hidden gems; stroll in beautiful gardens, and then relax over afternoon tea.
With a Gold Pass the lucky winner and their guest can visit all ten Treasure Houses of England: Beaulieu, Blenheim Palace, Burghley House, Castle Howard, Chatsworth, Harewood, Hatfield House, Holkham Hall, Leeds Castle and Woburn Abbey. Classic British Hotels offers a truly inspiring collection of Britain’s finest 3-star and 4-star independent hotels, each with its own distinct character and style. At a Classic British Hotel you can dine at award-winning restaurants; let your cares drift away at a spa hotel; play a challenging round of golf on a championship course; or simply relax and indulge yourself with great British hospitality. Classic British Hotels is the exclusive partner to the Treasure Houses of England.
For our lucky winner, the two-night break will include two nights’ accommodation at a Classic British Hotel of your choice, including three-course, table d’hôte dinner each night and delicious full breakfast both mornings.

Win a Compact Cordless power system from STIHL worth £1,000 - Gardens Illustrated

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Enter our competition to win a complete Compact Cordless system from Stihl including a chainsaw, leaf blowers, hedge trimmer and grass trimmer
With spring in full swing, now is the perfect time to bring the garden back to life after the ravages of winter. To help you tackle those unruly hedges and overgrown borders STIHL is giving one lucky reader the chance to win its entire Lithium-Ion Compact Cordless range. This includes the MSA 120 chainsaw, BGA 56 leaf blower, HSA 56 hedge trimmer and FSA 56 grass trimmer – all featuring a convenient interchangeable battery and charger that can be used with every product in the range.
The Compact Cordless System is the only help you will need in the garden this year. The absence of cords helps you reach every area, conveniently and safely, with no wires to trip you up. In addition, the interchangeable batteries offer high performance and lots of staying power. The tools are also light, making them easy to handle and manoeuvre.
The lightweight and compact STIHL MSA 120 Cordless Chainsaw is perfect for cutting firewood and small-to-medium-sized branches, dramatically reducing the time it takes you to tidy the garden.
The STIHL BGA 56 Cordless Blower is incredibly powerful and it soon gets paths and patios cleared of leaves effortlessly and quietly, thanks to its high-powered battery operation.
Maintaining hedges is easy when you use the STIHL HSA 56 Compact Cordless Hedge Trimmer, even if you have a range of varying heights that are in difficult-to-reach places. Lightweight and simple to use, it enables you to create a hedge your neighbours will envy.
Getting your lawn in perfect shape for the summer couldn’t be easier with the STIHL FSA 56 Compact Cordless Grass Trimmer. With a height-adjustable shaft, it is easy and comfortable to use and the benefit of cordless technology means there is no danger of cutting wires.
Each tool is available as a set with a charger and lithium-ion battery.
Visit stihl.co.uk for more information.
COMPETITION
For your chance to win this set of STIHL cordless garden tools, please complete the entry form below (having first read the T&Cs)

Win 1 of 2 Pairs of tickets to RHS Chatsworth Flower Show and overnight stay - Gardens Illustrated

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WIN a trip to RHS Chatsworth Flower Show
The first-ever RHS Chatsworth Flower Show will take place this summer in the spectacular grounds of Chatsworth House in Derbyshire’s Peak District. Running from 7-11 June, the new show will feature stunning show gardens and plant displays. We've got a prize of two pairs of tickets to visit RHS Chatsworth Flower Show on 7 June plus overnight stay.

Win a mini-break worth £1,000 with The Alnwick Garden - Gardens Illustrated

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Enter this competition to WIN a mini-break worth £1,000 with The Alnwick Garden. Additional prizes for four runners up.
Win a special visit to The Alnwick Garden
The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland is one of the world’s most exciting contemporary gardens, with possibly the largest cherry orchard in the world to feature the ‘Tai-Haku’ tree, also known as the Great White Japanese Cherry. A large and sturdy tree, it has snow-like clusters of flowers appearing in April and early May.
Our competition
If you win the first prize you’ll enjoy:
A personal tour of The Alnwick Garden with head gardener Trevor Jones
Two nights accommodation at the Hogs Head Hotel for two people sharing a room
An evening meal in the Treehouse Restaurant worth up to £150
A cream tea in the Pavilion Café
One copy of The Making of the Alnwick Garden
Four runners up will also win a copy of The Making of the Alnwick Garden.
To enter
For your chance to win, answer the following question in the webform below (having first read the T&Cs).
Who reintroduced the prunus Tai Haku back to Japan?Terms and conditions
1 Promoter: Gardens Illustrated, Immediate Media Company Bristol Limited. 2 Entrants must be UK residents aged 18 years or older, excluding employees of the Promoter or any company connected to the competition. 3 By entering you agree to be bound by all the rules of the promotion. 4 These promotions are subject to the laws of England. Entrants must supply the Promoter with their full name, postal address and daytime telephone number. 5 The Promoter will use entrants’ personal details in accordance with the Immediate Media Privacy Policy. 6 Only one entry per person allowed. 7 No responsibility accepted for lost, delayed, ineligible or fraudulent entries. 8 The competition ends on 30 April 2018 at 12 noon. 9 The prize is non-transferable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, promotions, or discounts. 10 No part of the prize is exchangeable for cash or any other prize. 11 First prize for this competition is a personal tour of The Alnwick Garden with the head gardener, two nights accommodation at the Hogs Head Hotel for two people sharing a room, an evening meal in the Treehouse Restaurant worth up to £150, a cream tea in the Pavilion Café, one copy of The Making of the Alnwick Garden. Four runners up will recieve one copy each of The Making of the Alnwick Garden. 12 Winners will be chosen at random from all eligible entries. 13 The winner for this competition will be notified within 7 days of the closing date. 14 The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 15 For details of the winners send an SAE to Immediate Media Company, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BN within two months of the closing date. 16 If any winner is unable to be contacted within 14 days of the closing date, the Promoter will offer the prize to a runner up. 17 Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of the same or greater value.
ENDS Noon 30/04/2018

Win tickets to Woburn Abbey Garden Show - Gardens Illustrated

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Join us over the weekend of 23-24 June, when Bedfordshire's Woburn Abbey Gardens will come alive with horticultural inspiration at the Garden Show. Enter our competition to win tickets.
Now in its ninth year, this year’s show will be headlined by garden designer and BBC gardening presenter Adam Frost and Radio4 Gardeners’ Question Time expert, author and blogger Pippa Greenwood. Plus there's ample shopping opportunities and some of the UK's very best plant nurseries.
The Woburn Abbey Garden Show is set against the stunning backdrop of Woburn Abbey, and offers visitors the best location of any show in the UK, taking place within the 42-acres of Abbey Gardens, landscaped by Humphry Repton. To celebrate Repton's bicentennial year, the Red Book he produced for Woburn will be on display for the first time,
To find out more about the show go woburnabbey.co.uk/gardenshow
THE COMPETITION
Enter our competition to win one of five pairs of tickets for the Woburn Abbey Garden Show 23-24 June 2018.
For your chance to win this prize, please complete the entry form below (having first read the T&Cs).
Terms & conditions 1 Promoter: Gardens Illustrated, Immediate Media Co, Bristol. 2 Entrants must be UK residents aged 18 years or older, excluding the Promoter’s employees and anyone connected with the promotion. 3 By entering you agree to be bound by all the rulles of the promotion. 4 This promotion is subject to the laws of England. Entrants must supply the Promoter with their full name, postal address and daytime telephone number. 5 The Promoter will use entrants' personal details in accordance with the Immediate Media Privacy Policy. 6 Only one entry per person allowed. 7 No responsibility accepted for lost, delayed, ineligible or fraudulent entries. 8 Competition closes on 31 May 2018 at 12 noon. 9 The prize is non transferable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers, promotions, or discounts. 10 There are five pairs of tickets to be won to the Woburn Abbey Garden Show, 23-24 June, 2018. The tickets are valid for either the Saturday or Sunday. The winner is responsible for their own transport to the venue and any expenses incurred. 11 The five winners will be chosen at random from all eligible entries. 12 The winners will be notified within 7 days of the closing date. 13 The draw is final and no correspondence will be entered into. 14 For details of the winners send an SAE to Immediate Media Company, Tower House, Fairfax Street, Bristol BS1 3BN within two months of the closing date. 15 If any winnter is unable to be contacted within 14 days of the closing date, the Promoter will offer the prize to a runner up. 16 The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of the same or greater value.17 Immediate Media Company Limited (publishers of Gardens Illustrated) would love to keep you informed by post or telephone of special offers and promotions from the Immediate Media Company Group. Please write ‘Do not contact: Immediate Media Co Ltd’ if you would prefer not to receive these. Gardens Illustrated would like to keep you informed of newsletters, special offers and other promotions by email or text message. Please write your email address and mobile number on your postcard if you would like to receive these. You may unsubscribe from these at any time. 18 Woburn Abbey would like to send you news of special offers and other promotions. If you would like to receive these, please write 'WOBURN ABBEY INFO' on your entry.
End Date: 31/05/2018
Which of the Dukes of Bedford commissioned Repton to work up a plan for the gardens at Woburn?

Win a family ticket to see The Wizard of Oz at The London Palladium - Gardens Illustrated

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Who can enter the competition to win a family ticket to see The Wizard of Oz at The London Palladium?Anyone can enter, but they must sign in or register to Gardens Illustrated's website.
When can people enter the competition?The competition opens on April 1, 2023, at 7:00 AM and closes on April 30, 2023, at 11:59 PM.
What is the prize?One winner will receive a family ticket (four tickets, minimum one adult) to see The Wizard of Oz at The London Palladium in London. The prize is valid for the following performance times: Sunday at 5pm, Wednesday at 7pm, and Thursday at 2pm or 7pm performances from 25 June until 17 August 2023, subject to availability. The total worth of the prize is not specified.
How can people enter?To enter the competition, people need to answer the multiple-choice question on the website.

Win a three-night stay at Le Jardin des Douars in Morocco - Gardens Illustrated

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Who can enter the promotion?The promotion is open to all residents of mainland UK (excluding residents of Northern Ireland, Scottish Islands, Isles of Scilly, Isle of Man, and Channel Islands), aged 18 years or older, except the Promoter's employees or contractors and anyone connected with the promotion or their direct family members.
When is the closing date for entries?The closing date for entries is 11.59 pm on June 16, 2023.
How can entrants enter the promotion?Entrants should enter by visiting the website link gardensillustrated.com/jardendesdouar. Entries received after the closing date will not be considered.
What personal information must entrants provide?Entrants must provide their name and email address to Our Media Limited.
How many entries are allowed per person?Only one entry will be permitted per person, regardless of the method of entry. Bulk entries made by third parties will not be allowed.
What is the prize that can be won, and what is its total worth?The prize is a three-night stay at Le Jardin des Douars in Essaouira, Morocco. The stay must be booked from September 1, 2023, until June 30, 2024, subject to date availability. The prize includes accommodation for two guests sharing an entry-level room, daily buffet-style hotel breakfast, one hotel lunch, and a three-course dinner for two guests. It also includes a hammam or massage each at the hotel's facilities, transfers to and from Essaouira airport, and one free return shuttle to/from the Medina. The prize does not include flights, travel insurance, or additional expenses.
What are the restrictions or conditions for the prize?The stay excludes the Christmas period from December 21-31, 2023, and the Easter period from March 28 to April 6, 2024. The choice of treatment (hammam or massage) should be booked at the time of booking. The winner must ensure their passport has the relevant time remaining to enter Morocco. The prize must be redeemed by September 30, 2023.
How will the winner be selected?The winning entrant will be the first correct entry drawn at random from all the correct entries after the closing date. The Promoter's decision as to the winner is final.
How and when will the winner be notified?The winner will be notified within 10 days of the close of the promotion by post and/or email. If the winner cannot be contacted or fails to respond within 28 days, the Promoter reserves the right to offer the prize to a runner-up or re-offer the prize in any future promotion.
Are there any alternatives to the prize?There is no cash alternative, and the prize is not transferable. The Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize with one of the same or greater value.
How can someone request the winner's information?The surname and county of residence of the winner will be available upon request by sending an SAE to Our Media, Eagle House, Bristol BS1 4ST within two months of the closing date of the promotion. The Promoter will contact the winner before releasing this information and provide the winner the opportunity to object or limit the amount of information shared.
Can the Promoter cancel or amend the promotion?Yes, the Promoter reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions or to cancel, alter, or amend the promotion at any stage if deemed necessary or if circumstances arise outside of its control.

Win a Weekend at the Italian Garden Show Orticolario - Gardens Illustrated

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Who can enter this competition?This competition is open to all residents of mainland UK who are aged 18 years or older.
When can they enter this competition?Participants can enter the competition starting from June 29, 2023, until the closing date at 11:59pm on August 8, 2023.
How can they enter this competition?Participants need to correctly answer the competition question: "Name the 16th-century Italian garden in Tivoli famed for its terraces and water fountains". Options provided are The Garden of Ninfa, Trauttmansdorff, and Villa d’Este.
What is the prize for the competition?The prize is a weekend trip for two to Lake Como, including:
• Flights: out of London to Milan on 29 September 2023; return Milan to London on 1 October 2023.
• Transfers from and to Milan airport.
• Two nights’ B&B at the Sheraton Lake Como Hotel in a double room.
• Tickets for Orticolario garden show on Saturday 30 September with lunch in the VIP area.
What is the total worth of the prize?The total worth of the prize is not specified. However, it includes flights, transfers, accommodation, and VIP tickets to the Orticolario garden show.

Win 2 Tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show - Gardens Illustrated

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What are the prize details for the competition to win two tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show?The competition offers a prize of two tickets to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, valued at £224.70, which includes entry to the event on Saturday, 24 May 2025, from 8 AM. Note that transport, accommodation, and hospitality are not included in the prize details.
When does the competition to win two tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show close?The competition entry for winning two tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show closes on Friday, 7 May 2025, at 11:59 PM AEST.
How can participants enter the competition to win two tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show?To enter the competition for a chance to win two tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, participants must visit gardensillustrated.com/chelseacompetition and answer the specified question. Only one entry per person is allowed.
Who is eligible to enter the competition to win two tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show?The competition is open to all residents of the UK and Channel Islands who are aged 18 years or older, excluding the Promoter's employees, contractors, and their direct family members.
How will the winner be selected for the competition to win two tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show?The winner of the competition will be drawn at random from all correct entries on Thursday, 8 May 2025. The Promoter's decision regarding the winner is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
When will the winner be notified for the competition to win two tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show?Winners of the competition will be notified by email within 7 days of the closing date. The winner must respond within 5 days of notification to claim the prize, or an alternative winner may be selected.
What are the rules regarding the unclaimed prize in the competition to win two tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show?If the first contacted winner is unable to claim the prize within the specified timeframe, Gardens Illustrated will draw another winner from the correct entries for the competition.
Who is the promoter of the competition to win two tickets to the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show?The promoter of the competition is Our Media Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with the company number 05715415.