Wirksworth Hidden Gardens and Courtyards

approx 32 gardens open Wirksworth, near Matlock, Derbyshire
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2025
11.00am to 4.00pm

This ancient town has a wide variety of intriguing courtyards and gardens that are often hidden from view but which offer glimpses of delight as you wander around the streets and alleyways.

The weekend gives a unique opportunity for visitors to look behind the walls and enjoy our private spaces where every size and type of garden and courtyard is to be found.

Visitors follow a garden trail around the town centre of Wirksworth, with home made cakes and teas en-route.

Proceeds:  All proceeds will this year go to local organisations and charities linked to Wirksworth Town and our International Charity, Study Guatemala.

Plant sales:  Plant sales will be taking place at the Secret Orchard Nursery.

Cost:  £5.00 adults, covers both days, accompanied under 16s free. Cash only please.

How to get tickets / programmes:  Tickets will be available outside Waltham House (opposite the Memorial Gardens), at Marsden's Shop near the Market Place, and at Green Gates on Coldwell Street.

Number of gardens:  Approximately 32 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: 01629 822 539  Email: wirksworthgardens@hotmail.co.uk  
Web: https://www.wirksworthopengardens.co.uk

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  Wirksworth is situated three miles from Matlock, 9 miles from Ashbourne and 15 miles from Derby

Location:  Derbyshire.  Use Sat Nav postcode: DE4 4DS (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.