Packington Open Gardens

approx 9 gardens open Packington, near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire.
Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2026
1.00pm to 6.00pm

As well as a varied selection of interesting and beautiful gardens, cream teas and refreshments will be served. Other attractions include ice-creams, stalls, a History Group exhibition, an Art Group display, I-Spy trail for children, village Community Choir singing, and bells ringing early afternoon.

A crowd pulling highlight at the conclusion of our Open Gardens event is the Packington Duck Race - tickets for sale from 5.00pm, races begin 6.00pm. Dozens of numbered plastic ducks released at the Hall Lane bridge into the village Gillwiskaw Brook, drift along the brook with the stream flow and the first duck to reach Little Lane footbridge finish-line is the winner. Competitors can follow their ducks from the stream banks along Mill Street. The excitement amongst the duck owners (and parents) as the finish-line is approached, has to be experienced to be believed.

Prizes are awarded for each race. Purchase your duck from the organisers at the roadside stand on Mill Street.

Proceeds:  Garden entry proceeds go to the upkeep of the historic village church; duck race proceeds go to charity.

Cost:  £5.00 for adults, accompanied children free.

How to get tickets / programmes:  Passports available on the day, preferably from Measham Road car park, or the Village Hall on High Street, or a limited number from any participating garden.

Contact the organisers:  Phone: 07779 122 797  Email: lbwistle@googlemail.com  

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  Parking is available on the Measham Road Recreation Ground car park. This is on the left hand side shortly after passing the village boundary sign from the Measham direction.

Location:  Leicestershire.  Use Sat Nav postcode: LE65 1WP (please verify before travelling)

Please ... tell the organisers that you found them on the Open Gardens National Directory.
and ... thank them for making a donation this year to help with our running costs.