Historical Gardens

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to 1115 of the best Historical 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

1115

Gardens to visit in the UK
64

Gardens in Kent
46

Gardens in Dorset
45

Gardens in Devon
44

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

St George’s Fields

St George’s Fields, W2 2YE

Forest Gate Community Garden

Forest Gate Community Garden, E7 9AD

OmVed Gardens

OmVed Gardens, N6 5JF

The Rockingham Garden Estate

The Rockingham Garden Estate, SE1 6AG

Norfolk

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There are 35 rose gardens in Norfolk, open between 1 March and 31 October 2026. Norfolk is known for the Norfolk Broads and historic city of Norwich.

72 Bracondale

72 Bracondale, NR1 2BE

Old Common Wood

Old Common Wood, NR20 5PP

Heath Farm Barn

Heath Farm Barn, NR28 0LU

11A St Stephens Square

11A St Stephens Square, NR1 3SS

Suffolk

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There are 21 rose gardens in Suffolk, open between 1 April and 31 October 2026. Suffolk is known for coastal towns and Sutton Hoo.

Aynsley House

Aynsley House, CB8 9UJ

41 Mill Lane

41 Mill Lane, CB8 9TR

The Elms

The Elms, NR34 0EJ

Manor House Farm

Manor House Farm, NR32 5QS

Cornwall

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There are 23 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

Nellies Cottage

Nellies Cottage, PL13 2HY

Tremorran & The Angel

Tremorran & The Angel, TR19 7QJ

Lametton Mill

Lametton Mill, PL14 4SH

Derbyshire

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There are 24 rose gardens in Derbyshire, open between 1 March and 30 October 2026. Derbyshire is known for Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House.

Bolsover Castle

Bolsover Castle, S44 6PR

The Lodge, Tissington Gates

The Lodge, DE6 1NH

49 Middle Row

49 Middle Row, SK17 8SX

Slatelands House

Slatelands House, SK13 6LH

Dorset

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There are 46 rose gardens in Dorset, open between 1 March and 20 November 2026. Dorset is known for the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

Manor Farm

Manor Farm, SP8 5SA

3 Willow Hamlet

3 Willow Hamlet, BH23 7PA

Shadrack Dairy Farm

Shadrack Dairy Farm, DT6 4QZ

Muddy Patches

Muddy Patches, DT3 4JT

Essex

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There are 23 rose gardens in Essex, open between 8 March and 16 October 2026. Essex is known for its coastline, historic Colchester, and proximity to London.

Kelvedon Hall, Brentwood

Kelvedon Hall, CM14 5TN

Wellcome Genome Campus

Wellcome Genome Campus, CB10 1RQ

Blunts Hall

Blunts Hall, CM8 1LX

42 Kings Quay Street

42 Kings Quay Street, CO12 3ES

Gloucestershire

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There are 37 rose gardens in Gloucestershire, open between 5 March and 31 October 2026. Gloucestershire is known for the Cotswolds and historic Gloucester Cathedral.

Churchdown Gardens

Churchdown Gardens, GL3 2HP

Rose Farm

Rose Farm, GL52 9QE

Lasborough Park

Lasborough Park, GL8 8UF

Prior's Piece

Prior's Piece, GL52 3BQ

Kent

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There are 64 rose gardens in Kent, open between 1 March and 22 November 2026. Kent is known for orchards and hop gardens, the 'Garden of England'.

The Exchange Erith

The Exchange Erith, DA8 1RA

Pegwell & West Cliff Gardens

Pegwell & West Cliff Gardens, CT11 0JB

Wedgwood House

Wedgwood House, TN24 9HA

Farningham Mill

Farningham Mill, DA4 0DG

Leicestershire

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There are 15 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

The Lodge Brascote

The Lodge Brascote, LE9 9LE

Manor House

Manor House, LE7 4UW

The Secret Garden, Glenfield Hospital

The Secret Garden, LE3 9QP

Lincolnshire

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There are 13 rose gardens in Lincolnshire, open between 2 March and 31 October 2026. Lincolnshire is known for historic Lincoln and agricultural landscapes.

Oxcombe Manor

Oxcombe Manor, LN9 6LU

The Manor

The Manor, LN3 5TZ

Woodside Farmhouse

Woodside Farmhouse, NG34 0EE

Home Farm

Home Farm, PE9 4HA

Shropshire

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There are 20 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

Eaton Mascott Hall

Eaton Mascott Hall, SY5 6HG

1 Scotsmansfield

1 Scotsmansfield, SY6 6DP

Moat Hall

Moat Hall, SY5 8AZ

Hampshire

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There are 44 rose gardens in Hampshire, open between 1 March and 16 October 2026. Hampshire is known for the New Forest National Park and Portsmouth dockyards.

Horsebridge Station House

Horsebridge Station House, SO20 6PU

The Hoe

The Hoe, SO40 2HJ

The Court House

The Court House, GU32 1NJ

Old Stable Barn

Old Stable Barn, GU34 4LL

Herefordshire

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There are 12 rose gardens in Herefordshire, open between 1 March and 22 November 2026. Herefordshire is known for cider production and picturesque Wye Valley.

The Old House

The Old House, HR2 0RB

Hares Orchard

Hares Orchard, HR6 0DP

Hill House

Hill House, HR1 3JR

Castle Moat House

Castle Moat House, HR4 8HZ

Yorkshire

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There are 9 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

Myton Grange

Myton Grange, YO61 2QU

Fawley House

Fawley House, HU15 2LT

Langton Farm

Langton Farm, DL7 0TA

Devon

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There are 45 rose gardens in Devon, open between 1 March and 30 November 2026. Devon is known for two coastlines, Dartmoor and Exmoor National Parks.

Wylam House

Wylam House, TQ1 2LX

Wembury Walled Garden

Wembury Walled Garden, PL9 0EF

Truants Cottage

Truants Cottage, EX17 6DF

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory, EX18 7NB

Northamptonshire

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There are 25 rose gardens in Northamptonshire, open between 1 March and 30 October 2026. Northamptonshire is known for shoe-making industry and stately homes.