Puddletown Open Gardens

Puddletown Village, near Dorchester, Dorset
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026
12.00noon to 5.00pm

Interesting variety of gardens with one featuring a miniature railway.

Village history display and children's quiz. Live entertainment on Saturday.

There will be tours of Church Bell Tower, weather permitting - sensible shoes for tour please and accompanied children over 10yrs only.

Preserves and greetings cards stalls. Refreshments, light lunches, cakes, cream teas available.

Proceeds:  All proceeds to conservation and restoration work on historic Grade 1 listed St. Mary's Church.

Plant sales:  There will be plants for sale, grown by villagers.

Cost:  £5.00 adults, covers both days, accompanied children free. To tour the Church Bell Tower, suggested donation of £2.00.

How to get tickets / programmes:  From St. Mary's Church.

Number of gardens:  Approximately 15 gardens will be open, but the total may vary from day to day - please contact the organisers if you need exact numbers.

Contact the organisers:  Phone: 07802 280 997  Email: cd.andrewdeans@gmail.com  

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  Please park in Puddletown Surgery - overflow parking also available.

Location:  Dorset.  Use Sat Nav postcode: DT2 8FY (please verify before travelling)

Please ... tell the organisers that you found them on the Open Gardens National Directory.
and ... give them a gentle nudge to make a small donation to our 2026 running costs.