Armathwaite Open Gardens

Armathwaite, near Carlisle, Cumbria
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June 2025
12.00noon to 5.00pm

Come and peer into the open gardens all of which have characters of their own - some old, some new - each one with special charms.

Armathwaite has two pubs, village shop including a post office, and delightful river side walks. Why not travel by train on the Settle to Carlisle Railway and spend the day in the Eden Valley?

Children are welcome and there is a free Garden Trail for them to follow. Tea and cakes will be served in the Village Hall.

Proceeds:  All proceeds from the event will be divided equally between Christ and St Mary's Church and the Village Hall.

Plant sales:  Plants for sale at various gardens.

Cost:  £5.00 each day.

How to get tickets / programmes:  Buy your ticket at the tent in the centre of the village.

Number of gardens:  Approximately 9 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: 01697 472 054 or 01697 472 318  Email: ksbonsor@msn.com  

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  Armathwaite is equidistant from Carlisle and Penrith. From J42 on the M6 take the A6 south for approx 7 miles and turn left off the dual carriageway just past the vilage of High Hesket. Proceed along this road to a T junction where you should turn right. Upon entering Armathwaite continue for 1/4 mile and programmes can be purchased from a tent in the middle of the village.

Location:  Cumbria.  Use Sat Nav postcode: CA4 9PF (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.