E: 15/12 +3 working days postal - Win a European Break and Garden Visit

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GREAT GARDENS OF EUROPE

Win a European Break and Garden Visit

BUNDLE OFFER - 10 entries for £5 capped at 3:

Text TREE to 65555

Texts cost £5.00 plus one message at standard network rate. 

Or for 1 entry: 

Text GARDEN to 65555

Texts cost £2.00 + 1 message at standard network rate. 

Post your name and phone number to: GARDEN, PO Box 7557, Derby DE1 0NP

The designated driver of the European Hire Car must be over 25. 

Lines close Midday 15th December 2025 and 3 working days later for postal entries. To refuse marketing texts, end SMS with STOP.  Entries received after the competition closes will not count but may be charged.

About your prize: Here’s the chance to win a visit for two, to one of the exceptional European Gardens from the series. You might head to the Netherlands, to explore Hortus Botanicas, , or to Sintra in Portugal to the Parks and Palace of romantic Monserrate. If trees are your passion, then Arboretum Trsteno in Croatia may be for you. Or the Island of Manaiu, in Lake Constance, Germany.

Whichever you visit, your prize also includes flights, car hire, and 3-nights at a 4* hotel.

Competition rules here

Privacy policy here

Customer Care here

You can find a list of recently closed competition winners here

Find more chances to win with 5 here

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GREAT GARDENS OF EUROPE COMPETITION - ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Competition opened at 12:00 (Midday) on 22.08.2025
• Competition closes at 12:00 (Midday) on 15.12.2025 and 3 working days later for postal entries

The 25 for 8 Special Offer applies to text entries to this competition where you could get 25 entries for the price of 8. For terms see General Terms and Conditions here and Privacy Policy here

The 10 for £5 Special Offer applies to text entries to this competition where you could get 10 entries for £5. The £5 entry method is capped at 3. For terms see General Terms and Conditions here and Privacy Policy here

1) The prize comprises a three (3) night stay to either Croatia, Switzerland(for Manaiu Island, Germany), Portugal or Amsterdam for (2) people. Options as outlined below

Croatia

a) Return Economy flights from a London airport to Dubrovnik airport

b) Compact car hire for the duration of trip including collision damage waiver

c) Three (3) night’s 4 star hotel accommodation in Dubrovnik sharing a standard room

d) Daily continental breakfast

e) One day entrance tickets into Trsteno Arboretum

Switzerland (for Manaiu Island, Germany)

a) Return Economy flights from a London airport to Zurich airport

b) Compact car hire for the duration of trip including collision damage waiver

c) Three (3) night’s 4 star hotel accommodation in Zurich sharing a standard room

d) Daily continental breakfast

e) One day entrance tickets to Manaiu Island across the German border

Portugal

a) Return Economy flights from a London airport to Faro airport

b) Compact car hire for the duration of trip including collision damage waiver

c) Three (3) night’s 4 star hotel accommodation in the area of Sintra sharing a standard room

d) Daily continental breakfast 

e) One day entrance tickets to Park and Palace of Monserrate

Amsterdam

a) Return Economy flights from a London airport to Amsterdam airport

b) Compact car hire for the duration of trip including collision damage waiver

c) Three (3) night’s 4 star hotel accommodation in Amsterdam sharing a standard room

d) Daily continental breakfast

e) One day entrance tickets to Hortus Botanicas

 

2) Where the prize winner is under 18 years old, the winning individual must be accompanied by an adult aged 25 or older in order to hire a car. Please note that either the prize winner or their companion will need a current and valid credit card in order to check in at the accommodation and rental car for security deposit purposes. The credit card must be in the name of the driver for the car hire.

3) The prize must be taken within 12 months of the winner being announced but cannot be taken on or between 15th December 2025 to 5th January 2026, 3rd April 2026 to 6th April 2026, 4th May 2026, 25th May 2026 or 31st August 2026. The stay must be completed within the time-frame stated within these terms and conditions. Extensions to the validity of the prize will not be allowed unless first authorised by Channel 5.

4) Booking is subject to availability. 

5) The designated driver must be over the age of 25 and held a full driving licence for at least three years.

6) Hortus Botanicas, Leiden, Netherlands is open March to September. Manaiu Island, Germany is open March to October

7) The prize winner must book their trip within 28 days of the date of their congratulations letter from Cloud Nine and at least six weeks in advance of their preferred booking date or the prize may be forfeited.

8) Neither Channel 5 nor Cloud Nine will accept responsibility for the accommodation or any facilities / elements of the prize being unavailable, withdrawn or amended.

9) Any amendments made by the prize winner after the booking is confirmed may be subject to administration charges levied by the specific supplier. Any such charges will be the responsibility of the prize winner.

10) If fulfilment or any element of this promotion is delayed or affected due to a pandemic or global emergency and resulting Government restrictions, all entrants affected will be contacted by the Promoter and kept updated of any unavoidable changes to the promotional dates, revised fulfilment dates or prizes.

11) It is the responsibility of the prize winner to inform the prize provider of any wheelchair or similar access requirements for the prize winner and his/her companion when taking the prize, and to adhere to any applicable health and safety guidelines.

12) Any additional charges or expenses due to a pandemic or global emergency which could include but are not limited to  quarantine hotels, medical passports (should they become a requirement), medical tests etc. will be the responsibility of the prize winner. 

13) Passports, Visas and City and ECO taxes are the responsibility and at the cost of the prize winner.  Channel 5 or Cloud Nine cannot be held responsible if the prize winner or any of the travelling party fail to obtain the required travel documentation.

14) Travel insurance is not included but it is strongly advised for travel. It is the responsibility of the prize winner to organise and pay costs associated with obtaining appropriate travel insurance for themselves and their companion. 

15) The prize winner and their party (where applicable) are responsible for and must comply with any health advice / regulations / inoculations required by any destination country.  Any associated costs for this are the responsibility of the prize winner and their party (where applicable).

16) There is no cash alternative or refund for unused portions of the prize.

17) For the avoidance of doubt, the prize does not include travel to and from the home to the airport, gratuities, meals or other  travel expenses unless otherwise stated, or any other costs of a personal nature not stated for winner and guest.

18) Bookings must be made through Cloud Nine Incentives Ltd (“Cloud Nine”), Market House, Silver End, Olney, MK46 4AL (ABTA number: L9097)