Cottage Gardens

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to 947 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 2026 with more beautiful gardens open for you to visit this year than ever before.

2026 Highlights

947

Gardens to visit in the UK
43

Gardens in Northamptonshire
36

Gardens in Gloucestershire
34

Gardens in Kent
33

Gardens in Hampshire

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

85 Corringham Road

85 Corringham Road, NW11 7DL

25 Arlington

25 Arlington, N12 7JR

40 Bronson Road

40 Bronson Road, SW20 8DY

16 Wanstead Park Avenue

16 Wanstead Park Avenue, E12 5EN

Norfolk

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There are 18 rose gardens in Norfolk, open between 1 March and 31 October 2026. Norfolk is known for the Norfolk Broads and historic city of Norwich.

19 Bellrope Lane

19 Bellrope Lane, NR18 0QX

Greenacre Farmhouse

Greenacre Farmhouse, IP26 4ND

1F Upton Road

1F Upton Road, NR4 7PA

The Rudhams

The Rudhams, PE31 8TD

Suffolk

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There are 15 rose gardens in Suffolk, open between 1 April and 31 October 2026. Suffolk is known for coastal towns and Sutton Hoo.

41 Mill Lane

41 Mill Lane, CB8 9TR

18 Raven Way

18 Raven Way, IP7 5AX

Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens

Stetchworth and Dullingham Gardens, CB8 9TN

The Dove House

The Dove House, CB8 9TN

Cornwall

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There are 14 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.

Little Mermaid, 27 Haddon Way

Little Mermaid, PL25 3QG

6 Clease Meadows

6 Clease Meadows, PL32 9PH

Gwrythia

Gwrythia, TR20 8QS

Firste Park

Firste Park, PL17 8HD

Derbyshire

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There are 27 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

Ford Lodge

Ford Lodge, DE55 5RG

Gorse Cottage

Gorse Cottage, S32 3YB

Marlborough Cottage

Marlborough Cottage, SK17 6RQ

Dorset

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There are 26 rose gardens in Dorset, open between 1 March and 20 November 2026. Dorset is known for the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

64 Hinton Wood Avenue

64 Hinton Wood Avenue, BH23 5AJ

39 Pergin Crescent

39 Pergin Crescent, BH17 7AL

Shadrack Dairy Farm

Shadrack Dairy Farm, DT6 4QZ

Cherry Cottage

Cherry Cottage, DT10 2HN

Essex

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There are 14 rose gardens in Essex, open between 8 March and 16 October 2026. Essex is known for its coastline, historic Colchester, and proximity to London.

Ivy Cottage

Ivy Cottage, CM12 9TB

34 Monkswood Avenue

34 Monkswood Avenue, EN9 1LB

27 Worcester Close

27 Worcester Close, CM3 6TD

Ransomes

Ransomes, CO5 7RA

Gloucestershire

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There are 36 rose gardens in Gloucestershire, open between 5 March and 31 October 2026. Gloucestershire is known for the Cotswolds and historic Gloucester Cathedral.

Besom Cottage

Besom Cottage, GL15 6DU

Churchdown Gardens

Churchdown Gardens, GL3 2HP

Long Cottage

Long Cottage, GL7 5ND

Arlington and Bibury Gardens

Arlington and Bibury Gardens, GL7 5ND

Kent

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There are 34 rose gardens in Kent, open between 1 March and 22 November 2026. Kent is known for orchards and hop gardens, the 'Garden of England'.

2 Queens Road

2 Queens Road, CT5 2JE

St Helens Lodge

St Helens Lodge, ME15 0JT

Farningham Mill

Farningham Mill, DA4 0DG

Link Hill House

Link Hill House, TN18 5PQ

Leicestershire

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There are 16 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.

The Cottage

The Cottage, LE4 4EA

164 Battram Road

164 Battram Road, LE67 1GB

Beau Briar

Beau Briar, LE65 1WR

The Lodge Brascote

The Lodge Brascote, LE9 9LE

Lincolnshire

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There are 5 rose gardens in Lincolnshire, open between 2 March and 31 October 2026. Lincolnshire is known for historic Lincoln and agricultural landscapes.

Ivy Cottage

Ivy Cottage, LN1 2BZ

The Fern Nursery and Bowling Club

The Fern Nursery and Bowling Club, LN8 6DH

83 Main Road

83 Main Road, PE9 3PQ

Woodlands

Woodlands, LN11 0UW

Shropshire

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There are 14 rose gardens in Shropshire, open between 2 March and 15 November 2026. Shropshire is known for the Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO site.

St Mary's Garden Trail

St Mary's Garden Trail, SY12 0HA

Hafotty Ganol

Hafotty Ganol, SY10 0AW

Little Heath Green Cottage

Little Heath Green Cottage, TF9 2PW

Glan Yr Afon

Glan Yr Afon, SY10 9LQ

Hampshire

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There are 33 rose gardens in Hampshire, open between 1 March and 16 October 2026. Hampshire is known for the New Forest National Park and Portsmouth dockyards.

The Hoe

The Hoe, SO40 2HJ

Abbotts Barton Care Home

Abbotts Barton Care Home, SO23 7HB

Old Stable Barn

Old Stable Barn, GU34 4LL

2 Turnpike Cottages

2 Turnpike Cottages, GU34 4JQ

Herefordshire

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There are 6 rose gardens in Herefordshire, open between 1 March and 22 November 2026. Herefordshire is known for cider production and picturesque Wye Valley.

Greytree Cottage

Greytree Cottage, HR9 7HY

The Old House

The Old House, HR2 0RB

The Nutshell

The Nutshell, HR9 6HG

Bury Court Farmhouse

Bury Court Farmhouse, HR6 9UP

Yorkshire

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There are 15 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'.

Galehouse Barn

Galehouse Barn, YO8 3UB

Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery

Primrose Bank Garden and Nursery, YO41 5LH

115 Millhouses Lane

115 Millhouses Lane, S7 2HD

Shiptonthorpe Gardens

Shiptonthorpe Gardens, YO43 3PQ

Devon

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There are 24 rose gardens in Devon, open between 1 March and 30 November 2026. Devon is known for two coastlines, Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

Truants Cottage

Truants Cottage, EX17 6DF

Journey's End

Journey's End, TQ13 9RB

Larcombe Farmhouse

Larcombe Farmhouse, TQ9 7PD

Holbeam Mill

Holbeam Mill, TQ12 6LX

Northamptonshire

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There are 43 rose gardens in Northamptonshire, open between 1 March and 30 October 2026. Northamptonshire is known for shoe-making industry and stately homes.