Gardens in Hertfordshire

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to 64 of the best private gardens in Hertfordshire.

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 Hertfordshire for you to visit this year.

Highlights

64

Private Gardens to visit in Hertfordshire
13

Historical Gardens in Hertfordshire
23

Dog Friendly Gardens in Hertfordshire
4

Child Friendly Gardens in Hertfordshire

Browse our garden map to view all the gardens opening in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire within a specific time range here.

1 Elia Cottage

1 Elia Cottage, SG12 8TH

10 Cross Street

10 Cross Street, SG6 4UD

12 Longmans Close

12 Longmans Close, WD18 8WP

15 Gade Valley Cottages

15 Gade Valley Cottages, HP1 3BW

16 Langley Crescent

16 Langley Crescent, AL3 5RS

190 Barnet Road

190 Barnet Road, EN5 3LF

2 Barlings Road

2 Barlings Road, AL5 2AN

20 St Stephens Avenue

20 St Stephens Avenue, AL3 4AD

28 Fishpool Street

28 Fishpool Street, AL3 4RT

30 St Stephens Avenue

30 St Stephens Avenue, AL3 4AD

30 West Street

30 West Street, SG13 8EZ

35 Digswell Road

35 Digswell Road, AL8 7PB

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FAQs

Which gardens in Hertfordshire 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: The Plant Library, Mill End Farmhouse, Sarratt Community Garden.

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

Our database has at least 11 gardens in Hertfordshire that showcase stunning autumn colours. Please select the ‘Autumn colour’ filter above to find these gardens. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Mill End Farmhouse, The Pines, Serendi.

Are group visits possible in Hertfordshire gardens?

Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; Mill End Farmhouse, 30 West Street, 38 The Clump 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 36 gardens in Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire gardens?

Hertfordshire boasts a wide variety of local and exotic plants, to suit most plant lovers in all seasons. We currently list 8 bluebell gardens, 15 gardens with naturalised daffodils, 12 gardens offering hundreds of eye-catching dahlias, 19 fragrant rose gardens, 13 tulip gardens, and 7 gardens with snowdrops, as well as 31 wildlife gardens. You can use the filters above to search by plant type.