Gardens opened in 1927

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to 73 of the best Gardens opened in 1927 to enjoy.

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

Thanks to the generosity of owners opening gardens for free National Garden Scheme was able to raise and donate over £3.4 million to charities last year. We hope to top this in 2026 with more beautiful gardens open for you to visit this year than ever before.

2026 Highlights

73

Gardens to visit in the UK
7

Gardens in Kent
6

Gardens in Dorset
4

Gardens in Gloucestershire
4

Gardens in Lincolnshire

Browse our UK garden map of over 3,500 gardens to find the best gardens near you to visit May-October 2026

Norfolk

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There are 2 rose gardens in Norfolk, open between 1 March and 31 October 2026. Norfolk is known for the Norfolk Broads and historic city of Norwich.

Sandringham Gardens

Sandringham Gardens, PE35 6EH

Holkham Hall Garden

Holkham Hall Garden, NR23 1AB

Suffolk

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There are 1 rose gardens in Suffolk, open between 1 April and 31 October 2026. Suffolk is known for coastal towns and Sutton Hoo.

Somerleyton Hall Gardens

Somerleyton Hall Gardens, NR32 5QQ

Cornwall

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There are 1 rose gardens in Cornwall, open between 19 March and 31 October 2026. Cornwall is known for its rugged coastline and Tintagel Castle linked to King Arthur.

Prideaux Place

Prideaux Place, PL28 8RP

Derbyshire

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There are 2 rose gardens in Derbyshire, open between 1 March and 30 October 2026. Derbyshire is known for Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House.

Melbourne Hall Gardens

Melbourne Hall Gardens, DE73 8EN

Locko Park

Locko Park, DE21 7BW

Dorset

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There are 6 rose gardens in Dorset, open between 1 March and 20 November 2026. Dorset is known for the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

Sherborne Castle

Sherborne Castle, DT9 5NR

Kingston Lacy

Kingston Lacy, BH21 4EA

Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park

Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, DT2 8PY

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens

Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, DT3 4LA

Essex

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There are 1 rose gardens in Essex, open between 8 March and 16 October 2026. Essex is known for its coastline, historic Colchester, and proximity to London.

Rookwoods

Rookwoods, CO9 3QG

Gloucestershire

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There are 4 rose gardens in Gloucestershire, open between 5 March and 31 October 2026. Gloucestershire is known for the Cotswolds and historic Gloucester Cathedral.

Westonbirt School Gardens

Westonbirt School Gardens, GL8 8QG

Stanway Fountain & Water Garden

Stanway Fountain & Water Garden, GL54 5PQ

Sezincote

Sezincote, GL56 9AW

Berkeley Castle

Berkeley Castle, GL13 9PJ

Kent

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There are 7 rose gardens in Kent, open between 1 March and 22 November 2026. Kent is known for orchards and hop gardens, the 'Garden of England'.

Great Maytham Hall

Great Maytham Hall, TN17 4NE

Ightham Mote

Ightham Mote, TN15 0NT

Penshurst Place & Gardens

Penshurst Place & Gardens, TN11 8DG

Scotney Castle

Scotney Castle, TN3 8JN

Lincolnshire

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There are 4 rose gardens in Lincolnshire, open between 2 March and 31 October 2026. Lincolnshire is known for historic Lincoln and agricultural landscapes.

Easton Walled Gardens

Easton Walled Gardens, NG33 5AP

Gunby Hall and Gardens

Gunby Hall and Gardens, PE23 5SS

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle, NG32 1PE

Burghley House Private South Gardens

Burghley House Private South Gardens, PE9 3JY

Shropshire

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There are 4 rose gardens in Shropshire, open between 2 March and 15 November 2026. Shropshire is known for the Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO site.

Walcot Hall

Walcot Hall, SY7 8AZ

Hodnet Hall Gardens

Hodnet Hall Gardens, TF9 3NN

Oteley

Oteley, SY12 0PB

The Citadel

The Citadel, SY4 5JY

Hampshire

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There are 1 rose gardens in Hampshire, open between 1 March and 16 October 2026. Hampshire is known for the New Forest National Park and Portsmouth dockyards.

Pylewell Park

Pylewell Park, SO41 5SJ

Herefordshire

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There are 2 rose gardens in Herefordshire, open between 1 March and 22 November 2026. Herefordshire is known for cider production and picturesque Wye Valley.

Weston Hall

Weston Hall, HR9 7NS

Kentchurch Court

Kentchurch Court, HR2 0DB

Devon

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There are 1 rose gardens in Devon, open between 1 March and 30 November 2026. Devon is known for two coastlines, Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

Sidbury Manor

Sidbury Manor, EX10 0QE

Northamptonshire

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There are 1 rose gardens in Northamptonshire, open between 1 March and 30 October 2026. Northamptonshire is known for shoe-making industry and stately homes.