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Sawston Gardens

Six gardens in this large South Cambs village. New for 2025, 124 Woodland Road has an attractive well laid out and well maintained colourful rear garden, with wonderful views across fields to the Gog Magog hills. 11 Mill Lane is an attractive C16/C19 house with an impressive semi-circular front lawn edged with roses and mixed borders, and a secluded sun-dappled garden at the rear. The two acre Mary Challis Garden has a tranquil setting in the heart of the village, with extensive lawns, wildflower meadow, herbaceous borders, orchard, vegetable beds, vinehouse and beehives. 10 Wynemares presents colourful and creative plantings in a small developing garden. The long rear garden at 20 London Road had a design makeover in 2023, with winding gravel paths and plants chosen to encourage wildlife. Large mature trees border the long garden at 34 Cambridge Road, with attractive borders, greenhouse, raised vegetable beds and fruit trees.

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About Sawston Gardens

Six gardens in this large South Cambs village. New for 2025, 124 Woodland Road has an attractive well laid out and well maintained colourful rear garden, with wonderful views across fields to the Gog Magog hills. 11 Mill Lane is an attractive C16/C19 house with an impressive semi-circular front lawn edged with roses and mixed borders, and a secluded sun-dappled garden at the rear. The two acre Mary Challis Garden has a tranquil setting in the heart of the village, with extensive lawns, wildflower meadow, herbaceous borders, orchard, vegetable beds, vinehouse and beehives. 10 Wynemares presents colourful and creative plantings in a small developing garden. The long rear garden at 20 London Road had a design makeover in 2023, with winding gravel paths and plants chosen to encourage wildlife. Large mature trees border the long garden at 34 Cambridge Road, with attractive borders, greenhouse, raised vegetable beds and fruit trees.

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Location details

Sawston Gardens,
Sawston,
Cambridgeshire,
CB22 3HY

Directions to Sawston Gardens
Midway between Saffron Walden & Cambridge on A1301.

Sawston Gardens openings

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.

Refreshments Home-made teas in Mary Challis Garden, 68 High Street. Refreshments served from 1.30-4.00pm.
Admission Adult: £7.00
Child: Free
Opening times 13:00-17:00

Accessibility

  • Nearly all parts of the gardens are accessible by wheelchair, with the exception of 20 London Road, and steps limit access at 124 Woodland Road.
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FAQs

Yes, cashless payment is accepted.

Sorry, there is no available parking for coaches at Sawston Gardens at this time.

Yes, dogs are welcome at Sawston Gardens. Please keep the dogs on fixed short leads in the garden and keep in mind that you are responsible for controlling the dog’s behaviour. For any specific rules please ask the owners.

Yes, there are various plants offerred for sale at Sawston Gardens, please enquire with the owners for more details.

Yes, one or more routes at Sawston Gardens are accessible to wheelchair users.

Yes. Sawston Gardens seeks to offer a sustainable refuge for nearby fauna and wildlife. These sanctuaries host diverse habitats supporting indigenous flora and fauna and nurturing local biodiversity.