Gardens in Bedfordshire

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to 37 of the best private gardens in Bedfordshire.

Your visits raise important funds for charitable causes across the UK through admissions, teas and cake - and in the majority of gardens children go free!

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners who freely give their time and energy to open their beautiful gardens with the National Garden Scheme we were able to donate over £3.4 million to vital nursing and health charities last year. We hope to top this in 2024 with yet more beautiful gardens open in Bedfordshire for you to visit this year.

Highlights

37

Private Gardens to visit in Bedfordshire
10

Historical Gardens in Bedfordshire
8

Dog Friendly Gardens in Bedfordshire
4

Child Friendly Gardens in Bedfordshire

Browse our garden map to view all the gardens opening in Bedfordshire in the next 28 days. You can change the date range or location to help you find what you are looking for.

The gardens below are listed in alphabetical order and some may have completed their openings for the year. You can view gardens open in Bedfordshire within a specific time range here.

1 Park Farm Cottage

1 Park Farm Cottage, MK45 5AY

10 Alder Wynd

10 Alder Wynd, MK45 4GQ

12 Queen Elizabeth Close

12 Queen Elizabeth Close, SG17 5LE

15 Douglas Road

15 Douglas Road, MK41 7YF

1a St Augustine's Road

1a St Augustine's Road, MK40 2NB

1c Bakers Lane

1c Bakers Lane, SG19 2BJ

204 Hart Lane

204 Hart Lane, LU2 0JH

21 Church End

21 Church End, MK45 5AU

22 Elmsdale Road

22 Elmsdale Road, MK43 9JN

37 Rectory Road

37 Rectory Road, MK45 5AT

4 Peakes End

4 Peakes End, MK45 5AX

40 Leighton Street

40 Leighton Street, MK17 9PH

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FAQs

Which gardens in Bedfordshire offer plants for sale?

Many gardens offer plants for sale, please select the ‘Plants for sale’ filter above or visit the individual listings for more information. Here are some suggestions: Silsoe Village Gardens, Newbury Farm Arboretum, Turvey Village Gardens.

What are the best gardens in Bedfordshire to see autumn colours?

Our database has at least 7 gardens in Bedfordshire that showcase stunning autumn colours. Please select the ‘Autumn colour’ filter above to find these gardens. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Newbury Farm Arboretum, 15 Douglas Road, 40 Leighton Street.

Are group visits possible in Bedfordshire gardens?

Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; 4 Peakes End, The Croft, 21 Church End have recently been listed with National Garden Scheme. Please use the filters above to find more and make sure to check which gardens allow group visits by arrangement only.

Are there gardens that facilitate access to wheelchair users?

Absolutely. National Garden Scheme currently lists 26 gardens in Bedfordshire that strive to ensure that all visitors are able to enjoy a positive experience. Please try and keep to the paths, particularly in wet conditions, and make sure to read each garden's information to make the best of your visit. You can identify a wheelchair friendly garden by selecting the ‘wheelchair accessible’ option from the filter above, or when you see the wheelchair symbol on the garden listing.

What types of plants can be found in Bedfordshire gardens?

Bedfordshire boasts a wide variety of beautiful gardens with native and exotic plants. Whether it's bluebells, naturalised daffodils, fragrant roses, or Mediterranean trees and shrubs, plant lovers will find something to enjoy in all seasons, including a good number of wildlife gardens. You can use the filters above to search by plant type.