Open Gardens in Suffolk

Ashfield cum Thorpe Hidden Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Sunday 26th June 2011
A unique opportunity to see a variety of village gardens within a community setting. Visit a Care Farm where children will have the chance to interact with animals and have pony rides. See a miniature railway, traditional osier work, ....


Bardwell Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Saturday 25th June 2011
An interesting mix of at least 12 gardens including that of Tom Hoblyn (Chelsea Flower Show medallist) will be open for viewing in our small, beautiful village, showing personnal interpretations of planting and presentation. Be assured ....


Barton Mills Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June 2011
The St Mary's Church, Barton Mills, the Gardening Club, and the Allotments Association have coordinated in arranging an Open Gardens Weekend. The event begins with the Gardening Club's Annual Plant Sale in the Village Hall on Saturday ....


Boxford Gardens Open Day
Sunday 3rd June 2012
Come and enjoy a great day out for all the family in the beautiful villages of Boxford and neighbouring Edwardstone. There will be between 15 and 20 gardens to explore - large and small and of many different types - cottage, courtyard, ....


Bungay Black Dog Arts Gardens Art Trail
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July 2012
Black Dog Arts will be organising a Garden Art Trail around some of the hidden gardens of Bungay. Stroll round Bungay town and discover great garden gems and the garden art and craftworks inspired by them. There are approximately 10 ....


Bury St. Edmunds Hidden Gardens
Sunday 17th June 2012
Now in our 26th year, you will be surprised at what lies behind the garden walls of our historic and delightful town streets - the diversity of plots and planting, the willingness of gardeners to welcome you. There will be 30+ gardens on ....


Cavendish Open Gardens
-- Awaiting 2012 details for this event --
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2011
Voted to possess England's finest village green, Cavendish will be opening 20 of its most beautiful and varied gardens - manor house to cottage courtyard, many backing onto the River Stour. Refreshments will be available in many of the ....


Chattisham Jubilee Midsummer Gardens
Sunday 24th June 2012
The 5th Chattisham Open Gardens Event - a great family day out with 16 varied gardens open in this friendly village. Wide range of types, sizes and ages of gardens including Ancient Woodland. Crafts, plants, cakes, lunches and cream ....


Chelsworth Open Gardens Day
Sunday 24th June 2012
Chelsworth is a picturesque village situated in the beatiful Brett Valley, just a few miles from Lavenham and is regarded as one the prettiest villages in the country. This will be the 45th year that over 20 residents in the village ....


Debenham Open Gardens
Sunday 10th June 2012
A number of gardens will be open this year. More details to come ... ....


Felixstowe Open Gardens
Sunday 27th May 2012
Around 12 gardens will be open around the Old Felixstowe area. There will be large and small gardens on display with something for everyone, including a previous winner of Felixstowe In Bloom. ....


Flowton Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th June 2010
Flowton opens its gardens only every four years or so and therefore next probably in 2014. However we include here details of the 2010 event to show you the sort of things you may expect, and we will update this page in plenty of time for ....


Great Finborough Open Gardens
Sunday 1st July 2012
Some 20 lovely gardens open throughout the village. Afternoon teas, refreshments and ice creams available at two of the gardens. There will be a tombola, lucky dip and plant stall at the Ticket Marquee. There will also be a Teddy Bear ....


Grundisburgh, Burgh & Culpho Hidden Gardens
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June 2012
A range of village gardens from the tiny to several acres. Special lunches will be available in The Grundisburgh Dog pub and home made teas will be served in the nearby parish rooms. There will be a cake stall by the programme sales stall ....


Hundon Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Sunday 26th June 2011
For the first time since 2008, 16 gardens , 2 "wildspaces" and 1 primary school allotment will be open in this pretty village, ranging from tiny cottage gardens to large, densely planted ones. Teas available all afternoon from the café ....


Iken Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Sunday 12th June 2011
This is an unusual opportunity to visit 10 gardens, including some new ones and some not seen for many years. There is a broad range of planting schemes ranging from formal manicured to those with a naturalistic wildlife friendly ....


Kedington Open Gardens
Sunday 15th July 2012
18 gardens will be open, varying in style, age and size, from cottage gardens to more than an acre. They include riverside and farmland locations as well as central village and housing estates. Each is individual. Also open this year is ....


Little Waldingfield Open Gardens
Sunday 10th June 2012
This year we will be opening 11 lovely gardens, with an intriguing mix of styles, for you to explore in the friendly village of Little Waldingfield. Plenty of parking on our Playing Fields, about 150 yards beyond the Swan Inn. We look ....


Little Whelnetham Open Gardens
Thursday 14th and Friday 15th June 2012
About a dozen gardens ranging in style from intimate to extensive, carefully tended to 'informal'. An opportunity to go garden visiting during the week! Plant stall, refreshments and a display of historic vehicles. ....


Long Melford Open Gardens
Bank Holiday Monday 4th June 2012
Come and see Long Melford village with its 15th century church, two Elizabethan mansions and timber frame buildings, said to have one of the longest village streets in the country. Long Melford Open Gardens is now in its 5th year and ....


Marlesford Open Garden: The Firs
Sunday 24th June 2012
Garden encompassing Edwardian themes of yew hedging, herbaceous borders and informal woodland planting. Vegetable plot and new orchard. Paddock is registered with Suffolk Wildlife Trust as a private nature reserve. Delicious cakes ....


Nayland Open Gardens
Sunday 17th June 2012
Up to 20 gardens of all sizes open in this medieval River Stour village in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event is organised by the Nayland with Wissington Conservation Society. It has been going since 1978. ....


Newbourne Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Sunday 29th and Monday 30th May 2011
10 gardens of various sizes and designs open at Newbourne in Suffolk. Cream teas available at the Village Hall along with a Bygones display. Quiz for children based on the gardens and a wonderful new adventure playground. Discount ....


Packenham Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Sunday 6th June 2010
There will be around 22 gardens open on the day together with great prize draws. Everyone is welcome. ....


Palgrave Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June 2011
Refreshments from 2.00pm on Saturday provided by the church. Songs of Praise in the church at 11.00am on the Sunday, light lunches in the Community Centre 12.00noon until 2.00pm,other refreshments until 5.00pm. Metal Sculptures by Ben ....


Stanton Spring Gardens
Sunday 6th May 2012
A variety of 15 or so interesting gardens plus teas, bedding plants, church display, and tractor / combine harvester display & climb onboard. Local inns/pubs are open for lunches. Parking at postcode location IP31 2BX. ....


Walberswick Open Gardens
-- This event is resting for 2012 --
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2011
(Resting in 2012, but provisional 2013 dates are 22nd and 23rd June). There will be a variety of gardens, formal and informal, and, as we are by the North Sea, planting is governed by the easterly situation. Teas in the village ....


Waldringfield Open Gardens
Sunday 29th April 2012
A diverse range of village gardens will be open. ....


Walsham le Willows Open Gardens
-- Awaiting 2012 details for this event --
Sunday 28th and Bank Holiday Monday 29th August 2011
Welcome to our 31st Open Gardens Weekend. Many of you will have visited several times. Whether you are a regular visitor or this is your first time we do hope that you will have a most enjoyable day. Should you start to feel weary please ....


Westleton Garden Trail
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June 2012
This is a trail around various gardens in this picturesque village, mostly within easy walking distance of the church. This year it will include old favourites plus a number of new gardens. 12 gardens in total will be open this year. ....


Witnesham Open Gardens
-- Awaiting 2012 details for this event --
Sunday 15th May 2011
Explore 8 different country gardens in Witnesham. Refreshments and cream teas served at three gardens. Tennis available at two gardens. ....