Gardens in Cumbria

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to 62 of the best gardens in Cumbria.

Your visits and donations to private gardens near Cumbria raise important funds for Charitable causes across the UK.

Thanks to the generosity of owners opening gardens for free NGS was able to raise and donate over £3.4 million to charities last year. We hope to top this in 2024 with more beautiful gardens open in Cumbria for you to visit this year than ever before.

Highlights

62

Private Gardens to visit in Cumbria
22

Historical Gardens in Cumbria
30

Dog Friendly Gardens in Cumbria
12

Child Friendly Gardens in Cumbria

Browse our UK garden map of over 3,500 gardens to find the best gardens near you to visit May-October 2024.

25 Edmondson Close

25 Edmondson Close, CA8 1GH

27 Haverigg Gardens

27 Haverigg Gardens, LA14 3TH

6 Sands Cottages

6 Sands Cottages, CA8 1UQ

8 Oxenholme Road

8 Oxenholme Road, LA9 7NJ

Abi and Tom's Garden Plants

Abi and Tom's Garden Plants, LA11 6RT

Askham Hall

Askham Hall, CA10 2PF

Brampton East Gardens

Brampton East Gardens, CA8 1EX

Cartmel Gardens

Cartmel Gardens, LA11 6PP

Chapelside

Chapelside, CA11 0XR

Coombe Eden

Coombe Eden, CA4 9PQ

Cragwood Country House Hotel

Cragwood Country House Hotel, LA23 1LQ

Crumble Cottages

Crumble Cottages, LA11 7SP

FAQs

Which gardens in Cumbria offer plants for sale?

Many gardens offer plants for sale, please visit the individual listings for more information. Here are some suggestions: The Rowans, Cartmel Gardens, Greencroft.

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

Our database has at least 12 gardens in Cumbria that showcase stunning autumn colours. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Hawthorne Cottage, Crumble Cottages, Rose Croft.

Are group visits possible in Cumbria gardens?

Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; Foinhaven, Johnby Hall, Townfoot House have recently been listed with NGS. 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. NGS currently lists 28 gardens in Cumbria 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.

What types of plants can be found in Cumbria gardens?

Cumbria boasts a wide variety of local and exotic plants, to suit most plant lovers in all seasons. We currently list 11 bluebell gardens, 7 gardens with naturalised daffodils, 13 gardens offering hundreds of eye-catching dahlias, 16 fragrant rose gardens, 5 tulip gardens, and 3 gardens with snowdrops, as well as 37 wildlife gardens.