Gardens in Isle of Wight

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to 26 of the best private gardens in Isle of Wight.

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 Isle of Wight for you to visit this year.

Highlights

26

Private Gardens to visit in Isle of Wight
12

Historical Gardens in Isle of Wight
9

Dog Friendly Gardens in Isle of Wight
3

Child Friendly Gardens in Isle of Wight

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

1 Union Road

1 Union Road, PO31 7TW

163 York Avenue

163 York Avenue, PO32 6BD

Ashknowle House

Ashknowle House, PO38 2PP

Crab Cottage

Crab Cottage, PO30 4NE

Darts

Darts, PO35 5YH

Dove Cottage

Dove Cottage, PO35 5ST

East Cliff

East Cliff, PO35 5NH

East Dene

East Dene, PO38 2LF

Elmslie House

Elmslie House, PO35 5XN

Goldings

Goldings, PO41 0SN

Good Robins

Good Robins, PO38 2LQ

Morton Manor

Morton Manor, PO36 0EP

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FAQs

Which gardens in Isle of Wight 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: 163 York Avenue, Elmslie House, Rookley Gardens.

What are the best gardens in Isle of Wight to see autumn colours?

Our database has at least 6 gardens in Isle of Wight that showcase stunning autumn colours. Please select the ‘Autumn colour’ filter above to find these gardens. Here are some suggestions to get you started: Good Robins, Morton Manor, 1 Union Road.

Are group visits possible in Isle of Wight gardens?

Some garden owners are happily accommodating group visits; 163 York Avenue, Oak House, East Cliff 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 19 gardens in Isle of Wight 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 Isle of Wight gardens?

Isle of Wight boasts a wide variety of local and exotic plants, to suit most plant lovers in all seasons. We currently list 2 bluebell gardens, 4 gardens with naturalised daffodils, 5 gardens offering hundreds of eye-catching dahlias, 8 fragrant rose gardens, 4 tulip gardens, and 3 gardens with snowdrops, as well as 9 wildlife gardens. You can use the filters above to search by plant type.