Opening Dates
Please note: Payment at the gate and in the cafe is by cash only. Dogs are welcome in the gardens on leads – please remember to clear up after them. We do not allow picnics anywhere on the premises. No picnics/food/drink from offsite. No bikes or ball games. No unorganised photoshoots on open garden days – please contact the office for pricing for private shoots.
Wheelchair access is only limited in places although there are wood-chip paths in most places. There is wheelchair access to the outdoor toilet in the kitchen garden but the indoor toilets have a couple of steps. Be aware when visiting, especially with children, that the gardens contain large areas of open water. Thank you in advance.
SNOWDROPS
EVERY DAY from Saturday, 21st January 2023 continuing straight into our Spring Gardens until Sunday, 2nd April inclusive 2023 10am–4pm, last entry 3pm.
Entry £7 adult garden entry, children 5-16yrs £3. Dogs welcome on leads. Please note our gate and tearooms are cash only. Our first opening of the year to cast your eyes on our amazing aconites, glorious snowdrops and winter gardens. Well renowned throughout the country and beyond.
No outside food or drink permitted on site. After a good walk why not treat yourselves at our licensed tearooms which will be open all day serving hot food, drinks and homemade cakes.
DAFFODILS + SPRING GARDENS
EVERY DAY through March 2023 until Sunday, 2nd April 2023 inclusive, 10am–4pm, last entry 3pm.
Entry £7 adult garden entry, children 5-16yrs £3. Dogs welcome on leads. Please note our gate and tearooms are cash only. The gardens will be open to view our breathtaking display of daffodils and spring gardens. Over 40 acres of garden, lakes, canals and wilderness.
No outside food or drink permitted on site. After a good walk why not treat yourselves at our licensed tearooms which will be open all day serving hot food, drinks and homemade cakes.
EASTER EGG HUNT
TWO DAYS – Thursday, 6th April 2023 and Friday, 7th April 2023, 10am–4pm, last entry 3pm. £5 per child to enter the hunt. All adults attending need to have an open garden ticket.
Due to the growing popularity of our Easter egg hunt we have decided to run this over two days next year so we can accommodate you all. This event will be a ticketed event only. Entry £7 adult garden entry. Collect 1 of each colour wooden bunny (blue, red and yellow) then take to the kitchen garden to collect your chocolate egg! 3 golden bunnies will be hidden around the gardens – the lucky finders of these will receive an extra special reward! Keep your eyes peeled!
Dogs welcome on leads. Please note our gate and tearooms are cash only.
No outside food or drink permitted on site. After a good walk why not treat yourselves at our licensed tearooms which will be open all day serving hot food, drinks and homemade cakes.
ROSES + SUMMER GARDENS
ONE DAY ONLY – Sunday, 11th June 2023, 10am–4pm, last entry 3pm.
Summer opening with acres of gardens and woodland walks, larger borders and a multitude of roses and rare unusual plants. A date not to be missed! The gardens are in their full glory at this time. If the weather is beautiful – why not treat yourself to a glass of Rose in our kitchen gardens?
Dogs welcome on leads. Please note our gate and tearooms are cash only.
No outside food or drink permitted on site. Our licensed tearooms will be open all day serving hot food, drinks and homemade cakes.
AUTUMN COLOURS
TWO DAYS – Saturday, 14th October 2023 and Sunday, 15th October 2023, 10am–4pm, last entry 3pm.
Entry £7 adult garden entry, children 5-16yrs £3. Dogs welcome on leads. Please note our gate and tearooms are cash only. The gardens, lakes and borders are full of colour and charm.
No outside food or drink permitted on site. After a good walk why not treat yourselves at our licensed tearooms which will be open all day serving hot food, drinks and homemade cakes.