Gardens Welcoming Children

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to 410 of the best Gardens Welcoming Children 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

410

Gardens to visit in the UK
28

Gardens in London
17

Gardens in Dorset
16

Gardens in Hampshire
16

Gardens in Northamptonshire

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

London

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There are 28 rose gardens in London, open between 1 March and 30 November 2026. London is known for rich history and iconic landmarks.

Forest Gate Community Garden

Forest Gate Community Garden, E7 9AD

The Rockingham Garden Estate

The Rockingham Garden Estate, SE1 6AG

100 Knollys Road

100 Knollys Road, SW16 2JU

25 Arlington

25 Arlington, N12 7JR

Norfolk

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There are 6 rose gardens in Norfolk, open between 1 March and 31 October 2026. Norfolk is known for the Norfolk Broads and historic city of Norwich.

The Sunken Garden at The Children's Garden

The Sunken Garden at The Children's Garden, NR4 7YB

Fiddian's Follies

Fiddian's Follies, NR11 7LA

Manor House Farm, Wellingham

Manor House Farm, PE32 2TH

Mannington Estate

Mannington Estate, NR11 7BB

Suffolk

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There are 4 rose gardens in Suffolk, open between 1 April and 31 October 2026. Suffolk is known for coastal towns and Sutton Hoo.

Westley Waterless Gardens

Westley Waterless Gardens, CB8 0RL

Church Lane House

Church Lane House, CB8 0RL

Henstead Exotic Garden

Henstead Exotic Garden, NR34 7LD

Somerleyton Hall Gardens

Somerleyton Hall Gardens, NR32 5QQ

Cornwall

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There are 8 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.

Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens

Lanjeth Nursery & Water Gardens, PL26 7TL

Bareppa

Bareppa, PL22 0LG

The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage, PL13 2JA

Malibu

Malibu, PL27 6TP

Derbyshire

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There are 15 rose gardens in Derbyshire, open between 1 March and 30 October 2026. Derbyshire is known for Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House.

The Lodge, Tissington Gates

The Lodge, DE6 1NH

Southcot, The Green

Southcot, DE6 3BX

36 Edge Road

36 Edge Road, DE4 3NH

Gorse Cottage

Gorse Cottage, S32 3YB

Dorset

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There are 17 rose gardens in Dorset, open between 1 March and 20 November 2026. Dorset is known for the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

The Treehouse

The Treehouse, BH23 6DT

3 Park Farm Close

3 Park Farm Close, DT2 9TW

Muddy Patches

Muddy Patches, DT3 4JT

Oakdale Library Gardens

Oakdale Library Gardens, BH15 3EF

Essex

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There are 10 rose gardens in Essex, open between 8 March and 16 October 2026. Essex is known for its coastline, historic Colchester, and proximity to London.

Bramble House

Bramble House, CM6 3HR

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory, CM3 1PP

Quayside Court

Quayside Court, CO12 3HH

Rookwoods

Rookwoods, CO9 3QG

Gloucestershire

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There are 13 rose gardens in Gloucestershire, open between 5 March and 31 October 2026. Gloucestershire is known for the Cotswolds and historic Gloucester Cathedral.

Ohio

Ohio, GL6 0NJ

Wicks Green Farm

Wicks Green Farm, GL2 3SP

Langford Downs Farm

Langford Downs Farm, GL7 3QL

Little Orchard

Little Orchard, GL6 7QD

Kent

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There are 15 rose gardens in Kent, open between 1 March and 22 November 2026. Kent is known for orchards and hop gardens, the 'Garden of England'.

Farningham Mill

Farningham Mill, DA4 0DG

Falconhurst

Falconhurst, TN8 5NR

Bishopscourt

Bishopscourt, ME1 1TS

West Malling Early Summer Gardens

West Malling Early Summer Gardens, ME19 6LW

Leicestershire

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There are 5 rose gardens in Leicestershire, open between 8 March and 25 October 2026. Leicestershire is known for National Space Centre and discovery of King Richard III.

164 Battram Road

164 Battram Road, LE67 1GB

Manor House

Manor House, LE7 4UW

Tresillian House

Tresillian House, LE13 0BQ

Mountain Ash

Mountain Ash, LE6 0AJ

Lincolnshire

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There are 6 rose gardens in Lincolnshire, open between 2 March and 31 October 2026. Lincolnshire is known for historic Lincoln and agricultural landscapes.

Marigold Cottage

Marigold Cottage, LN12 2NP

The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage, PE12 8JN

Grimsthorpe Castle

Grimsthorpe Castle, PE10 0LY

Gunby Hall and Gardens

Gunby Hall and Gardens, PE23 5SS

Shropshire

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There are 7 rose gardens in Shropshire, open between 2 March and 15 November 2026. Shropshire is known for the Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO site.

Bramble Ridge

Bramble Ridge, WV16 4SQ

Horatio's Garden

Horatio's Garden, SY10 7AG

Sunningdale

Sunningdale, SY4 5ED

48 Bramble Ridge

48 Bramble Ridge, WV16 4SQ

Hampshire

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

Lord Wandsworth College

Lord Wandsworth College, RG29 1TB

Hook Cross Allotments

Hook Cross Allotments, RG27 9DB

Twin Oaks Water Garden

Twin Oaks Water Garden, SO53 1LW

The Hospital of St Cross

The Hospital of St Cross, SO23 9SD

Herefordshire

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There are 4 rose gardens in Herefordshire, open between 1 March and 22 November 2026. Herefordshire is known for cider production and picturesque Wye Valley.

The Nutshell

The Nutshell, HR9 6HG

Sheepcote

Sheepcote, HR8 2RD

Pine Lodge

Pine Lodge, HR1 3JR

Ralph Court Gardens

Ralph Court Gardens, HR7 4LU

Yorkshire

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There are 4 rose gardens in Yorkshire, open between 1 March and 2 October 2026. Yorkshire is known for its diverse landscapes, known as 'God's Own Country'.

The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage, YO25 8JT

Pilmoor Cottages

Pilmoor Cottages, YO61 2QQ

Fawley House

Fawley House, HU15 2LT

Fernleigh

Fernleigh, S8 7RT

Devon

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There are 13 rose gardens in Devon, open between 1 March and 30 November 2026. Devon is known for two coastlines, Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

Ashridge Court

Ashridge Court, EX20 2DH

Little Dinworthy

Little Dinworthy, EX22 7QX

Willow Tree House

Willow Tree House, TQ12 6AH

Samlingstead

Samlingstead, EX34 7HL

Northamptonshire

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There are 16 rose gardens in Northamptonshire, open between 1 March and 30 October 2026. Northamptonshire is known for shoe-making industry and stately homes.