Winster Secret Gardens

Winster, between Matlock and Bakewell, Derbyshire
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2026
1.30pm to 5.30pm

As always, we will have a good range of hidden and secret gardens to discover around our beautiful historic Peak District village.

The Winster Millennium Tapestry will be on show and other attractions include craft sales, children's Gnome Hunt and live jazz on both days, plus Winster Morris Dancers on Saturday, and a free 45 minute concert by renowned local group Wyns Tor Singers in the church on Sunday.

Visitors will also be able to peer down one of Winster’s historic lead mining shafts. The Orchard Mine shaft, in the centre of the village, will be illuminated with historic artefacts on show.

Home-made refreshments available in several gardens.

Proceeds:  Proceeds are in aid of our village hall, the Burton Institute and other village organisations.

Plant sales:  There will be plants from Winster-based Peak Cottage Plants.

Cost:  £6.00 per day or £9.00 for both days, accompanied children free.

How to get tickets / programmes:  On the day from outside the Market House in Main Street, and from the Park and Ride car park. Card payments accepted.

Number of gardens:  Approximately 23 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 650 364  Email: secretgardens@winster.org  
Web: https://www.secretgardensofwinster.org.uk

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  Winster is on the B5057 (which runs from the A6 at Darley Dale). The B5056 (Bakewell to Ashbourne) skirts the top of the village. Free Park and Ride - look out for the signs on entry to the village.

Location:  Derbyshire.  Use Sat Nav postcode: DE4 2DR (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.