Draped with their multitude of long racemes of flowers there is perhaps no more beautiful climber than wisteria. It graces many National Garden Scheme gardens. Discover more about wisteria, how to grow and care for it and where to see fabulous examples in our gardens.
Vital to the health of plants and gardens, bees have a special place in the hearts of many National Garden Scheme garden owners. From those who keep hives, host wild bee colonies or provide homes for solitary bees, to wonderful wildflower meadows and garden planting designed to encourage and support pollinators, we have a fabulous diversity of bee friendly gardens to explore.
View our selection of gardens opening for the first time, or the first time in many years.
From miniature railways and fairy gardens, to farm animals and treasure trails – discover our family-friendly gardens open across England and Wales
Many of our gardens welcome dogs on a lead to join you on your visit.
We have many gardens that have been designed by garden designers who are part of the Society of Garden Designers.
Lose yourself in dense planting, informal design and the grace and charm that is in abundance in our cottage gardens.
Our town gardens are cleverly designed spaces which bring an oasis of calm to urban living.
Fancy making a weekend of it? All gardens listed in this section offer bed and breakfast so you can enjoy a garden visit and an overnight stay.
We are delighted that many of our hospice partners open their gardens for us throughout the year.
Take a look at some of the wonderful gardens opening for the National Garden Scheme that celebrate grow your own. Allotments, kitchen gardens, community gardens or simply gardens with a vegetable patch – there are some real gems to be found.
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