Open Gardens in Essex

Aldham Village Gardens
Sunday 10th June 2012
Our 30th year and better than ever with over 20 wonderful village gardens on display. These vary from the very large to the small and compact. There will be a free mini-bus service around village, plant stalls, flower display in our ....


Barkingside Open Garden: 254 Ashurst Drive
Sunday 22nd July 2012
A small town garden full of colour and interest with a waterfall, man made stream, pond, five other water features, 25 hanging baskets, six seating areas with plants spilling out of containers everywhere. The garden contains many surprises ....


Bellybones Open Meadow
Monday 9th April 2012 (and also May 13th and May 27th )
Bellybones Meadow has been established for 23 years and seems to improve each year. There is a wildlife pond which has Great Crested Newts, an area of native trees and a hedge which may be 700 years old. In April there are hundeds of ....


Bradwell on Sea Open Garden
Sunday 3rd June 2012
Mill End is a small village near Bradwell on Sea. A full event description is to be advised soon. ....


Brightlingsea Open Gardens
-- Awaiting 2012 details for this event --
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2011
Since 1992 a number of private gardens in and around the town have been open for the last weekend in June in order to raise funds for St Helena Hospice in Colchester. From small beginnings of just a handful of gardens, this wonderful ....


Canewdon Open Gardens
Sunday 10th June 2012
A variety of around ten country gardens in and around the Village of Canewdon will be open. The Church will also be open for tower tours and bell ringing demonstrations - there is a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside and the ....


Danbury Open Gardens
Sunday 10th June 2012
Over 20 gardens of various styles and sizes will be open including new gardens who have kindly agreed to participate. Added attractions include classic cars, plants, books and craft stalls and a beer tent in one of the gardens. Home ....


Felsted Open Gardens
-- Awaiting 2012 details for this event --
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2011
This is a great oportunity to visit private gardens in the village of Felsted. This event occurs once every three years. So come along - get ideas from other keen gardeners and enjoy a quiet cup of tea and cake in some of the gardens. ....


Galleywood Open Gardens
Sunday 24th June 2012
Once again there will be a good selection of gardens of various styles and an allotment open. In celebration, the Galleywood Heritage Centre and grounds will be open from 10.00am -5.00pm, showcasing the Centre's archives and ....


Great Baddow Open Gardens
Sunday 29th April 2012
Several gardens will be opening for the first time showing off their beauty in the Spring. ....


Great Bentley Open Gardens Day
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Sunday 3rd July 2011
Great Bentley has the largest Village Green in the Country! A range of gardens will be open, from quite small to so large as to get lost in. We hope to list a number a front gardens to make up a walking route round the Village. ....


Great Totham Open Gardens
-- Awaiting 2012 details for this event --
Saturday 18th June and Sunday 19th June 2011
A warm welcome awaits you in a variety of gardens in this pretty village. Light refreshments, hot and cold drinks, cream teas, comfort stop, Treasure Hunt raffle, complimentary bus link between North and South Great Totham. ....


Harlow Open Gardens
Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July 2012
This year we have some 30 gardens opening, including an allotment site and Potter Street Baptist Church (celebrating their 350 years). Many gardens have refreshments and plants for sale. If you are uncertain of where gardens are ....


Harwich Town Secret Gardens
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July 2012
Some 15 gardens will be open in Harwich, an old town with house fronts to the street, gardens and yards often hidden from view. Some garden owners will be offering teas, coffee, cake etc. ....


Little Baddow Open Gardens
Saturday 12th May 2012
Our Open Gardens is a major annual event. The day is hugely popular with visitors who come from all over the county to see over 20 gardens in the village that will be open to the public. From some gardens, teas and cakes will be served, ....


Little Totham Open Gardens
-- Awaiting 2012 details for this event --
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th June 2011
Little Totham, Essex, has run an annual flower festival and open gardens weekend for about 15 years. We are a small village of some 360 souls and we open between six and 10 gardens. Our team of seven flower arrangers choose a different ....


Manuden Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Sunday 26th June 2011
A great selection of gardens, large and small, cottage style and more formal. Our last event included some 12 gardens in and around our village. The open gardens this year include a family garden with pond and orchard and stunning views of ....


Old Moulsham Open Gardens
Sunday 1st July 2012
Open Gardens once again in Old Moulsham including some new gardens and the addition of an allotment. Refreshments will be available and also live music. ....


Orsett in Bloom Gardens Open Day
-- Awaiting 2012 details for this event --
Sunday 10th July 2011
The Baker Street Mills will be just one of the private gardens to open for Orsett in Bloom's 11th Annual Gardens Open Day. This is the largest and longest running event of its kind in Thurrock and over the years has become established as a ....


Paglesham Open Gardens
-- Awaiting 2012 details for this event --
Sunday 19th June 2011
Paglesham will be showing 20 gardens this year and as usual we will also be opening Cobblers Cafe for teas, coffees, cakes and ploughman's lunches. ....


Pebmarsh Trail Open Gardens
Sunday 24th June 2012
Five very different gardens each showing very beautiful interpretations of garden design and plant choice. The village has a 14th century church with 40ft tower which was mentioned in the Doomsday Book. Limited wheelchair access. ....


Rayleigh Garden Trail
Monday 27th August 2012
A selection of very different gardens open in Rayleigh. Full details in the Garden Trail Guide complete with map. Items for sale and refreshments available in Rayleigh Parish Centre, located behind the church. ....


Rivenhall and Silver End Open Gardens
Sunday 10th June 2012
At least nine gardens will be open this year, including for the first time one which now opens under the National Gardens Scheme. The gardens are of various size and content, some mainly flowers and shrubs, others concentrating on the ....


Salcott-cum-Virley Open Gardens
Sunday 1st July 2012
A rare opportunity to visit up to 14 village gardens. Other highlights include a scarecrow competition and the ruins of Virley Church (featured in Baring-Gould's Victorian best-seller 'Mehalah'). Refreshments available in the Village ....


Sandon Open Gardens
Sunday 20th May 2012
An Open Gardens Day in the Parish of Sandon (situated 1 mile west of Danbury, Essex) will provide at least 18 gardens of various sizes and styles to view in a traditional Essex countryside setting. Some gardens will be offering ....


Tendring Open Garden: Hannams Hall
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May 2012
Six acres of formal and informal gardens surrounding the 17th century house (not open) and grounds with extensive views over open countryside. Herbaceous borders and shrubberies, many interesting trees incl flowering paulownias. Lawns ....


Tendring Open Garden: The Hall
Sunday 6th and Monday 7th May 2012
The garden is a hidden gem with lake and spectacular rhododendrons and azaleas; an interesting mix of formal beds and relaxing lakeside walks. Tendring's famous teas are served in the Village Hall. ....


Thaxted Open Gardens Day
-- Awaiting 2012 details for this event --
Sunday 4th July 2010
Come along to Thaxted Parish Church to pick up your open gardens programme, which will guide you through the beautiful open gardens in Thaxted. ....


Theydon Bois Open Gardens
Sunday 24th June 2012
Many lovely gardens will be open. Ploughmen's lunches served 11.45am - 2.00pm and afternoon teas from 2.30pm in the village hall. Free parking on village green and free minibus to outlying gardens. The Churches will lead a Songs of ....


Tollesbury Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2011
(Tollesbury Open Gardens will run again in 2013) Over twenty gardens will be open in this waterside Essex village. There will be an electic mix of gardens, big and small and all will be of interest to someone. Many of the gardens ....


Tolleshunt D'Arcy Open Gardens
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June 2012
You can be sure of a warm welcome here in the picturesque village of Tolleshunt D'Arcy. 16 beautiful gardens - large, medum and small - await you and some really nice people to chat to. Lunches, teas, coffees (even buck's fizz) are ....


Walton-on-the-Naze Open Gardens
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th June 2012
Some eleven gardens open in Walton-on-the-Naze for the benefit of Walton in Bloom. Come and spend a wonderful day by the sea. Refreshments, tombola, raffle, plant sales and crafts for sale. ....


Widdington Open Gardens
Sunday 17th June 2012
Discover seven very different gardens as you explore this lovely unspoilt Essex village in its tranquil setting. Most gardens have some wheelchair access. Refreshments and toilets in Village Hall. No dogs except guide dogs please. ....


Witham Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Sunday 5th June 2011
A selection of gardens will be open. Refreshments, lunches, afternoon teas and plant sales available at some of the gardens. Admission to all of the gardens is by programme - purchase in the day or in advance (see below). ....


Wivenhoe Open Gardens
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th May 2012
Wivenhoe Open Gardens is a popular summer event in this village-like town, set on the River Colne in north-east Essex. Around two dozen gardens, large and small, will be open, demonstrating the range of terrain from woodland to ....