Great Oakley, near Harwich, Essex Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026 10.00am to 5.00pm
A wide variety of gardens will be open, ranging from a small garden full of surprises, a deceptively-sized walled garden, informal country gardens, a varied and colourful cottage style garden with contemporary features to a garden with Geoff Hamilton-inspired obelisks, arbour and a rockery.
Most gardens are in Great Oakley, with some on the road to and in Stones Green.
Proceeds All proceed to All Saints' Church.
Plant sales There will be plants on sale - all grown by villagers.
Cost £5.00 adults, accompanied under 16s free.
How to get tickets / programmes Available on the day from All Saints Church and any participating garden; in advance from the Maybush Pub.
Number of gardens Approximately 16 gardens will be open, but the total may vary from day to day - please contact the organisers if you need exact numbers.
Directions / Parking From Colchester, take A120 towards Harwich, past Horsley Cross water tower. Take the second right turn towards Wix and Great Oakley. Then take the first left (at the Wix War Memorial). Continue to the end of this road to Great Oakley.
Toilet Facilities Toilets are available at this event.
Location County: Essex Postcode for Sat Nav: CO12 5BJ (please verify before travelling) Find approximate location on GoogleMaps (new browser tab)
Thankyou! In 2026 the organisers of this event made a crowdfunding donation towards the upkeep of this website.
Great Oakley, near Harwich, Essex
