Open Gardens - the UK National Directory

This website was conceived by two keen gardeners who organised Open Gardens in their own village for a number of years, and is run voluntarily by them with the help of a few committed gardening friends.

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Great Smeaton and Hornby Open Gardens
Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd July 2022
Gardens large and small will be open in two adjoining villages, a very short drive between them. Some gardens are interesting to visit just for the views whilst others offer ...... cont.