Picnic Gardens

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors access to 397 of the best Picnic 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

397

Gardens to visit in the UK
26

Gardens in Kent
25

Gardens in Devon
21

Gardens in Cornwall
19

Gardens in Gloucestershire

Browse our UK garden map of over 3,500 gardens to find the best gardens near you to visit May-October 2024.

London

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There are 12 rose gardens in London, open between 1 March and 15 October 2025. London is known for rich history and iconic landmarks.

Candlewood House Care Home

Candlewood House Care Home, NW2 2TD

St Joseph's Hospice

St Joseph's Hospice, E8 4SA

28a Worcester Road

28a Worcester Road, E17 5QR

Aldersbrook Gardens

Aldersbrook Gardens, E12 5ES

Norfolk

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There are 11 rose gardens in Norfolk, open between 15 March and 31 October 2025. Norfolk is known for the Norfolk Broads and historic city of Norwich.

The Almonds

The Almonds, NR20 3JT

The Rudhams

The Rudhams, PE31 8TD

Wensum House

Wensum House, PE31 8SU

Old Manor Farmhouse

Old Manor Farmhouse, NR10 5EA

Suffolk

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There are 4 rose gardens in Suffolk, open between 1 April and 31 October 2025. Suffolk is known for coastal towns and Sutton Hoo.

Wolsey Farmhouse

Wolsey Farmhouse, IP17 3JF

2 Holmwood Cottages

2 Holmwood Cottages, CO6 5BZ

The Lodge

The Lodge, IP30 0ED

Holm House

Holm House, IP30 9FJ

Cornwall

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There are 21 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.

Polruan Gardens

Polruan Gardens, PL23 1PZ

Secret Garden

Secret Garden, TR4 9AU

Fan Cottage

Fan Cottage, PL22 0PT

Tremorran & The Angel

Tremorran & The Angel, TR19 7QJ

Derbyshire

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There are 5 rose gardens in Derbyshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Derbyshire is known for Peak District National Park and Chatsworth House.

Dronfield Heritage Trust

Dronfield Heritage Trust, S18 1PX

Holmlea

Holmlea, DE56 2EJ

26 Windmill Rise

26 Windmill Rise, DE56 1GQ

Broomfield Hall

Broomfield Hall, DE7 6DN

Dorset

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There are 8 rose gardens in Dorset, open between 1 March and 23 November 2025. Dorset is known for the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

Bennetts Water Gardens

Bennetts Water Gardens, DT3 4AF

Appleyards

Appleyards, SP6 3BP

Museum of East Dorset

Museum of East Dorset, BH21 1HR

The Old Rectory, Litton Cheney

The Old Rectory, DT2 9AH

Essex

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There are 11 rose gardens in Essex, open between 1 March and 26 October 2025. Essex is known for its coastline, historic Colchester, and proximity to London.

1 Brook Cottage

1 Brook Cottage, CM12 9TA

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory, CM3 1PP

Bassetts

Bassetts, CM3 4BZ

Sheepcote Green House

Sheepcote Green House, CB11 4SJ

Gloucestershire

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There are 19 rose gardens in Gloucestershire, open between 6 March and 31 October 2025. Gloucestershire is known for the Cotswolds and historic Gloucester Cathedral.

Pond Cottage

Pond Cottage, GL13 9HG

1 Cobden Villas

1 Cobden Villas, GL6 0RT

Kemble House

Kemble House, GL7 6AD

Westaway

Westaway, GL52 3PU

Kent

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There are 26 rose gardens in Kent, open between 1 March and 30 November 2025. Kent is known for orchards and hop gardens, the 'Garden of England'.

Faversham Open Gardens

Faversham Open Gardens, ME13 7AG

1 Barnfield Cottages

1 Barnfield Cottages, ME9 0TU

Lynsted Community Kitchen Garden

Lynsted Community Kitchen Garden, ME9 0JH

Dean House

Dean House, TN29 0DL

Leicestershire

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There are 6 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.

Stockerston Hall

Stockerston Hall, LE15 9JD

The Secret Garden, Glenfield Hospital

The Secret Garden, LE3 9QP

Brickfield House

Brickfield House, LE16 8XS

The New Barn

The New Barn, LE9 9GS

Lincolnshire

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There are 5 rose gardens in Lincolnshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Lincolnshire is known for historic Lincoln and agricultural landscapes.

Firs Farm

Firs Farm, LN8 5QB

The Fern Nursery and Bowling Club

The Fern Nursery and Bowling Club, LN8 6DH

Inley Drove Farm

Inley Drove Farm, PE12 0LX

Gunby Hall and Gardens

Gunby Hall and Gardens, PE23 5SS

Shropshire

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There are 5 rose gardens in Shropshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Shropshire is known for the Ironbridge Gorge, UNESCO site.

Glan Yr Afon

Glan Yr Afon, SY10 9LQ

Brooches House

Brooches House, SY7 9AB

Westwood House

Westwood House, WV16 5LP

Lower Brookshill

Lower Brookshill, SY5 0JW

Hampshire

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There are 5 rose gardens in Hampshire, open between 1 March and 24 October 2025. Hampshire is known for the New Forest National Park and Portsmouth dockyards.

The Court House

The Court House, GU32 1NJ

Bridge Cottage

Bridge Cottage, SP11 8AY

Bleak Hill Nursery & Garden

Bleak Hill Nursery & Garden, BH24 3PX

Froyle Gardens

Froyle Gardens, GU34 4LG

Herefordshire

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There are 7 rose gardens in Herefordshire, open between 1 March and 16 November 2025. Herefordshire is known for cider production and picturesque Wye Valley.

The Old House

The Old House, HR2 0RB

Castle Moat House

Castle Moat House, HR4 8HZ

Brockhampton Cottage

Brockhampton Cottage, HR1 4TQ

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory, HR2 9AX

Yorkshire

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There are 4 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'.

The Old Rectory

The Old Rectory, HU17 7NP

The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage, YO25 8JT

Pilmoor Cottages

Pilmoor Cottages, YO61 2QQ

Shandy Hall Gardens

Shandy Hall Gardens, YO61 4AD

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.

Larapinta

Larapinta, EX22 7EF

Ashridge Court

Ashridge Court, EX20 2DH

1 Pilton Lawn

1 Pilton Lawn, EX31 4AA

Tamar House

Tamar House, EX22 7EJ

Northamptonshire

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There are 4 rose gardens in Northamptonshire, open between 1 March and 31 October 2025. Northamptonshire is known for shoe-making industry and stately homes.