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Cottage Gardens

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to 970 of the best Cottage Gardens 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 2025 with more beautiful gardens open for you to visit this year than ever before.

2025 Highlights

  • 970
    Gardens to visit in the UK
  • 47
    Gardens in Northamptonshire
  • 39
    Gardens in Gloucestershire
  • 37
    Gardens in Hampshire
  • 31
    Gardens in Derbyshire

London

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There are 25 rose gardens in London, open between 1 March and 15 October 2025. London is known for rich history and iconic landmarks.

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40 Bronson Road

40 Bronson Road, SW20 8DY

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16 Purley Avenue

16 Purley Avenue, NW2 1SJ

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16 Wanstead Park Avenue

16 Wanstead Park Avenue, E12 5EN

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100 Hampstead Way

100 Hampstead Way, NW11 7XY

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Norfolk

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There are 16 rose gardens in Norfolk, open between 15 March and 31 October 2025. Norfolk is known for the Norfolk Broads and historic city of Norwich.

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The Almonds

The Almonds, NR20 3JT

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The Rudhams

The Rudhams, PE31 8TD

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Bracondale Gardens

Bracondale Gardens, NR1 2BB

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14 Conesford Drive

14 Conesford Drive, NR1 2BB

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Suffolk

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There are 17 rose gardens in Suffolk, open between 1 April and 31 October 2025. Suffolk is known for coastal towns and Sutton Hoo.

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Clare Gardens

Clare Gardens, CO10 8NP

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18 Raven Way

18 Raven Way, IP7 5AX

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St Francis Cottage

St Francis Cottage, CB8 8TZ

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Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens

Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens, CB8 9TN

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Cornwall

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There are 17 rose gardens in Cornwall, open between 1 March and 10 October 2025. Cornwall is known for its rugged coastline and Tintagel Castle linked to King Arthur.

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Treglyn

Treglyn, PL25 5RD

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Gwrythia

Gwrythia, TR20 8QS

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Dobwalls Gardens

Dobwalls Gardens, PL14 4LX

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Rosevallon Barn

Rosevallon Barn, TR2 5TS

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Derbyshire

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There are 31 rose gardens in Derbyshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Derbyshire is known for Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House.

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Ford Lodge

Ford Lodge, DE55 5RG

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Gorse Cottage

Gorse Cottage, S32 3YB

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3 School Woods Close

3 School Woods Close, DE75 7JS

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Marlborough Cottage

Marlborough Cottage, SK17 6RQ

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Dorset

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There are 26 rose gardens in Dorset, open between 1 March and 23 November 2025. Dorset is known for the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

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Muddy Patches

Muddy Patches, DT3 4JT

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11 School Lane

11 School Lane, BH19 3AJ

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Folly Farm Cottage

Folly Farm Cottage, DT6 4PH

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Myrtle Cottage

Myrtle Cottage, DT11 0ES

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Essex

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There are 16 rose gardens in Essex, open between 1 March and 26 October 2025. Essex is known for its coastline, historic Colchester, and proximity to London.

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19 Rokeby Gardens

19 Rokeby Gardens, IG8 9HT

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1 Brook Cottage

1 Brook Cottage, CM12 9TA

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17 Elm Road

17 Elm Road, CO16 9LP

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Allways

Allways, SS4 1NP

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Gloucestershire

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There are 39 rose gardens in Gloucestershire, open between 6 March and 31 October 2025. Gloucestershire is known for the Cotswolds and historic Gloucester Cathedral.

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Long Cottage

Long Cottage, GL7 5ND

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Arlington and Bibury Gardens

Arlington and Bibury Gardens, GL7 5ND

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Ohio

Ohio, GL6 0NJ

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Pond Cottage

Pond Cottage, GL13 9HG

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Kent

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There are 30 rose gardens in Kent, open between 1 March and 30 November 2025. Kent is known for orchards and hop gardens, the 'Garden of England'.

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20 Spanton Crescent

20 Spanton Crescent, CT21 4SF

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Lisbon Cottage

Lisbon Cottage, CT21 6EU

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The Woodman

The Woodman, CT4 6QD

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Finch’s

Finch’s, ME9 0RA

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Leicestershire

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There are 14 rose gardens in Leicestershire, open between 1 April and 31 October 2025. Leicestershire is known for National Space Centre and discovery of King Richard III.

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1 Pig Lane

1 Pig Lane, LE15

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2 Manor Farm Mews

2 Manor Farm Mews, LE7 3EA

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182 Ashby Road

182 Ashby Road, LE10 1SW

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The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum

The Secret Garden at Wigston Framework Knitters Museum, LE18 2BA

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Lincolnshire

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There are 11 rose gardens in Lincolnshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Lincolnshire is known for historic Lincoln and agricultural landscapes.

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The Old Stables

The Old Stables, NG32 2EA

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23 Linden Walk

23 Linden Walk, LN11 9HT

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The Plant Lover's Garden

The Plant Lover's Garden, PE10 0XF

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3 Stone Lane

3 Stone Lane, NG33 4HX

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Shropshire

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There are 18 rose gardens in Shropshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Shropshire is known for the Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO site.

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5 Hafan Y Dorlan

5 Hafan Y Dorlan, SY10 0LW

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Glan Yr Afon

Glan Yr Afon, SY10 9LQ

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The White House

The White House, SY13 3AD

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Rock House

Rock House, SY10 0JS

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Hampshire

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There are 37 rose gardens in Hampshire, open between 1 March and 24 October 2025. Hampshire is known for the New Forest National Park and Portsmouth dockyards.

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11 Glebe Road

11 Glebe Road, GU35 8QD

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2 Church Lane

2 Church Lane, GU35 8PL

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Old Stable Barn

Old Stable Barn, GU34 4LL

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2 Turnpike Cottages

2 Turnpike Cottages, GU34 4JQ

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Herefordshire

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There are 9 rose gardens in Herefordshire, open between 1 March and 16 November 2025. Herefordshire is known for cider production and picturesque Wye Valley.

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The Manor House

The Manor House, HR2 9QD

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Ledbury Flower Farmer

Ledbury Flower Farmer, HR8 2JE

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Four Winds

Four Winds, HR2 0RL

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The Old House

The Old House, HR2 0RB

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Yorkshire

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There are 18 rose gardens in Yorkshire, open between 23 March and 18 October 2025. Yorkshire is known for its diverse landscapes, known as 'God's Own Country'.

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Galehouse Barn

Galehouse Barn, YO8 3UB

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Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery

Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery, YO41 5LH

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115 Millhouses Lane

115 Millhouses Lane, S7 2HD

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Lockington Gardens

Lockington Gardens, YO25 9SR

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Devon

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There are 25 rose gardens in Devon, open between 1 March and 15 November 2025. Devon is known for two coastlines, Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

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Truants Cottage

Truants Cottage, EX17 6DF

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Journey's End

Journey's End, TQ13 9RB

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Larcombe Farmhouse

Larcombe Farmhouse, TQ9 7PD

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Mowhay

Mowhay, EX20 3DS

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Northamptonshire

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There are 47 rose gardens in Northamptonshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Northamptonshire is known for shoe-making industry and stately homes.

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26 The Green

26 The Green, NN13 5SQ

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The Bringtons

The Bringtons, NN7 4HS

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Folly Cottage

Folly Cottage, NN6 8BU

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Kingsley House

Kingsley House, NN7 4BS

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Oxfordshire

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There are 29 rose gardens in Oxfordshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Oxfordshire is known for the University of Oxford and Cotswolds.

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61 Cornish Road

61 Cornish Road, OX7 5JX

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Shrubbery Cottage

Shrubbery Cottage, OX15 5RG

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The Chestnuts

The Chestnuts, OX17 2SG

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Sandys House

Sandys House, OX7 3ND

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Somerset

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There are 21 rose gardens in Somerset, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Somerset is known for Glastonbury Festival and city of Bath.

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Wick Manor

Wick Manor, TA10 0NW

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The Old Dairy House

The Old Dairy House, BA22 8DY

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Tintinhull Gardens

Tintinhull Gardens, BA22 8PQ

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61 Nunney Road

61 Nunney Road, BA11 4LA

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