This beautiful Arts & Crafts garden overlooks a quiet valley on descending levels with terraces designed by Norman Jewson in the1930s. Enclosed by Cotswold stone walls and yew hedges, the garden has year-round interest inc a snowdrop collection with over 80 varieties. The terraces, shrub garden, herbaceous borders and bog garden are full of scent and colour from spring to autumn. Opens Sunday 1st June.
Set among beautiful traditional farm buildings, plantsperson’s good sized garden created by owners over 35 yrs. Year-round interest; mixed borders, vegetable potager, decorative fruit cages, pond/bog garden, bees, potting shed, meadow, and topiary for structure when the flowers fade. Garden rooms off central lawn with corners in which to enjoy this organic Cotswold garden. Groups welcome by arrangement. Opens Sunday 1st June.
Rural ¼ acre garden with stunning views across the Wye Valley. The maturing planting of 60+ roses, shrubs, grasses and perennials in a modern English Garden style provides year-round interest. The established borders are linked by meandering grass paths and small seating areas in different parts of the garden. Opens Sunday 1st June.
2 acre garden. Woodland vistas with swathes of snowdrops and carpets of daffodils, some unusual. Spring flowers, cottage garden plants and climbing roses in season. Old yew tree, maturing cedar tree, pond. Opens Sunday 1st and 8th June.
Striking views of the Malvern Hills from this 3 acre Cotswold garden positioned at the top of the charming village of Snowshill. Featured in Country Life in 1928 & 2016, the C17 Grade II listed house is surrounded by terraces of garden rooms. Herbaceous borders, espaliered fruit trees and sunken vegetable garden. Plants tumble down the terraces to a romantic stream, ponds, garden features, orchard and meadow. Opens Sunday 1st June.
A number of mature suburban gardens of all sizes and styles. Old favourites plus new openers. Lots of colourful flowers, shrubs, trees, baskets and tubs. Circular route of approx one mile. Close to Robinswood Hill Country Park, 250 acres of open countryside and viewpoint, pleasant walks and way-marked trails. Opens Sunday 1st June.
Approx 3 acres set in a small woodland with panoramic views. Variety of herbaceous and mixed borders, rose garden, tulips, extensive vegetable plots, wildflower areas, plantings of spring bulbs with thousands of snowdrops and hellebores, woodland walk, two small ponds, waterfall and larger conservation pond. Interesting wooden sculptures, many within the garden. Cultivated using organic principles. Opens every Wednesday in June.
5 acres featuring mixed borders of plant and colour interest around C17 house and tithe barn (neither open). Set in fine parkland in hidden valley with lakes and ponds. Woodland garden and walks, vegetable garden. In February visitors will wander past carpets of snowdrops drifting through the woodland area of the garden, and along a magnificent avenue of lime trees, with beautiful views of the estate in all directions. Opens Friday 6th and 13th June.
At Sudeley Castle Gardens you can explore 10 award-winning gardens, including The Queen’s Garden, filled with many varieties of roses in the Tudor Parterre fashion. Our gardens reflect the 1000 years of the castle’s history with its own unique style and design. Opens Friday 6th June.
Varied collection of country gardens, nestling throughout the mile long Chedworth Valley with tributary of River Coln running below. Stunning views. Featuring lots of ideas to inspire. Other gardens may join the group, please check the website nearer the opening date. Opens Saturday 7th June.
Charming and varied garden surrounding N Gloucestershire medieval manor house (not open) within sight of Tewkesbury Abbey. Inc borders, lawns, roses and magnificent Victorian vegetable garden. Opens Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th June.
The gardens and grounds of the former Rectory are about 4 acres. Double herbaceous border, walled kitchen and flower garden, ornamental statuary and water features, swimming pool garden, greenhouses and a paddock with goats, chickens and ponies. Path through the orchard to a copse with a small folly. Walks round the pond and stream to Hodges Barn or to another folly with views of the Church. Opens Sunday 8th and Monday 9th June.
Very unusual C15 dovecote converted into family home. Cotswold stone walls host climbing and rambling roses, clematis, vines, hydrangeas and together with yew, rose and tapestry hedges create formality around house. Mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, shrub roses, water garden, woodland garden planted with cherries and magnolias. Vegetable and picking flower garden. Opens Sunday 8th and Monday 9th June.
Medium sized garden on a slope with far reaching views with 2 wildlife ponds, plus dedicated areas for wildlife. Herbaceous borders packed with colour from perennials, bulbs, grasses, roses and shrubs. Patios with many colourfully planted containers and pots. Plenty of seating areas throughout taking in the fabulous views. Opens Sunday 8th June.
A unique C18 garden from the brief Rococo period, combining contemporary buildings, vistas, ponds, kitchen garden and winding woodland walks. A limited number of tickets have been made available for a private tour of the gardens on the evening of 10th June. Please arrive promptly at 6pm for a glass of wine, a welcome from National Garden Scheme County Organiser Vanessa Berridge and an introduction from the garden director, Dominic Hamilton. There will then be a tour of the gardens, followed by drinks and canapes. Opens Tuesday 10th June, pre-booking essential.
Large traditional English garden of 8 acres inc pink garden, white and blue garden, herbaceous borders, rose terrace, large walled kitchen garden and greenhouses. Pathway of topiary birds leading up through orchard to stone dovecote. Opens Wednesday 11th June.
Hillside 1½ acre garden situated on the Cotswold escarpment with spectacular views. Interesting solutions to the challenges of gardening on a gradient, reflecting the local topography. Mixed shrub and herbaceous borders, bog garden, orchard, small arboretum and several wildflower areas. Landscaping inc extensive terracing with grass banks. Opens Friday 13th June.
Set into a hillside this organic and wildlife friendly garden is divided into distinct areas. A small mixed woodland area provides separation from the adjacent lane with underplanting of shade loving native and unusual plants. Terraced beds and borders adopt cottage garden planting ethos with extensive ground cover and shrubs. A rill and small pond provides a home for frogs and dragonflies. Opens Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June.
One acre secret garden divided into rooms. Gradually developed over the last 30 yrs. Many places to sit and enjoy the scent of honeysuckle, philadelphus and over 50 varieties of roses. Wildflower meadow, gazebo and summerhouse. Formal lily pond and small wildlife pond. Some quirky features. You may even see a fairy. Opens Saturday 14th and 21st June.
3 acre plot surrounding a converted former agricultural building comprising 2 acres of informal meadow with naturalised bulbs/wild flowers, old orchard, many mature trees (inc oak, poplar, horse chestnut, sycamore, conifer) a large natural wildlife pond, vegetable plot, rescue hens and 1 acre of formal mixed borders with enclosed courtyard containing Mediterranean plants and herb garden. Opens Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June.
Approaching ⅔ acre, the south facing garden has curved gravel pathways around an S-shaped lawn that connects themed areas: exotic border; summer walk; acers; oriental pond; winter garden; woodland. On a level site, it has been densely planted with trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs for year-round interest. Plenty of places to sit. Three steps into courtyard. Opens Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th June.
Corner garden full of design ideas to maximise smaller spaces in interlocking colour themed rooms, some on different levels, packed with perennials and grasses. A shady pergola for ferns and hostas. A small man-made stream. Low maintenance gravelled areas with trees, shrubs and self sown perennials, plus pots in abundance. Opens Sunday 15th June.
Explore the private gardens of the historic Badminton House from the formal beds to the South Garden with its water squares, hedges, beds and borders. Glorious displays of roses and borders of summer colours are combined with herbaceous perennials.The Walled Garden is home to the kitchen garden, providing fruit, vegetables and cut flowers for much of the year.The greenhouse is used for propagation and houses a fine display of pelargoniums. A limited number of tickets have been made available for this special opening by kind permission of the owners, the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort. Opens Monday 16th June, pre-booking essential.
Unique historic garden of a keen plantsman, with far-reaching views across the River Severn. Gardens contain many rare plants which thrive in the warm microclimate against the stone walls of this medieval castle. Woodland, historic trees and stunning terraced borders. Opens Monday 16th June.
A diverse garden of over 20 acres created during the last 30 yrs by the current owners. Inc a walled garden, pleached lime avenues, nut walk, potager, ponds, Italian garden, arbour, shrubberies and wildflower meadows. Strategically placed follies, urns and statues enhance extraordinary vistas. Opens Tuesday 17th June, pre-booking essential.
Classic Cotswold country garden with a very English blend of semi-formal and informal, merging beautifully with the surrounding landscape. Beautiful walled garden, established wildflower meadow, the River Eye. The herb garden and stunning bog garden were originally designed by Julie Toll around 2012. Wildlife garden, croquet lawn, courtyard and Victorian skating pond. Opens Wednesday 18th June.
Extensive country house gardens in 180 acre equestrian estate. Formal terraces, perennial borders, walled topiary garden, enclosed cut flower garden and large glasshouse. Jubilee copse. Rescue animals. Ample parking. Opens Friday 20th June.
Garden offers a combination of long perspectives and intimate corners. Planting inc wide variety of perennials, with emphasis on colour interest throughout the seasons. Herbaceous borders, woodland garden and flower meadow, water garden containing treatment ponds (unfenced) and flowform cascades. Sculptural features. Kitchen garden with raised beds, orchard. Run on organic principles. Opens Saturday 21st June.
This popular historic Cotswold hillside village has a great variety of high quality, well-stocked gardens – large and small, old and new. The delightful spring fed Blockley Brook flows right through the village and some of the gardens, inc former water mills and millponds. From some gardens there are wonderful rural views. Children welcome, but close supervision is essential. Opens Sunday 22nd June.
A romantic English garden for all seasons. There is a secluded Victorian walled garden featuring herbaceous borders overflowing with colour. In the summer the magnificent display of rambling roses comes to life. Opens Sunday 22nd June.
Cotswold house and good sized garden created in 2009, with extensive tree planting, and mixed tree, shrub and herbaceous borders. Traditional hedges comprising arches and windows and crab apple espalier. Extensive cut flower and vegetable garden, interesting courtyard with raised nursery beds. Cotswold pond with natural spring, bug hotels, magic garden and lots of quirky things to see and find! Opens Sunday 22nd June.
Set in Grade II* listed medieval estate, the informal gardens at Leckhampton Court Hospice surround the buildings. Courtyard garden & new feature gardens designed by Peter Dowle, RHS Chelsea gold medal winner. Highlights inc woodland walk around lake, new embankment garden (funded by The National Garden Scheme) and terrace with magnificent views across Cheltenham towards Malvern. Opens Sunday 22nd June.
On the banks of the mill race and the River Coln, this is an organic garden of great variety. Mature trees, large vegetable garden, herbaceous borders, shade garden, pool and bog gardens. Homegrown plants for sale. Opens Sunday 22nd June.
Situated on the southern slopes of Painswick this 4 acre retirement village boasts formal lawns and borders planted for year-round interest. A varied mix of herbaceous and shrubs, with many areas of interest inc a wildflower meadow with fruit trees that combine to attract an abundance of wildlife. The gardens are a blaze of colour. Opens Thursday 26th June.
One acre plant lover’s garden in the Severn Vale surrounded by open farmland. Established over 25 yrs ago an informal country garden with mature trees, shrubs, colourful herbaceous borders, a small pond, and planted containers. There are plenty of places to sit and enjoy the garden. Lots of interesting plants for sale. Opens Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th June.
Garden arranged around a former Victorian school. Vegetable plot with sunken garden and large greenhouse. Raised beds edged by espalier and step-over fruit trees. Terraced flower garden with variety of trees and shrubs, rockery, Mediterranean courtyard with ancient yew tree and olive tree. Pond and deep shade garden. Opens Saturday 28th June.
A country garden overlooking lovely views with several mixed borders that always have a succession of colour. Gravel gardens, trees and shrubs and a hidden pool garden, raised beds, cutting beds and a developing wildflower bank give plenty of interest. Teas are served in our beautifully restored stone barn. Opens Sunday 29th June.
Two acres of shrub, orchard and wildflower gardens in beautiful isolated valley setting. Holder of National Collection of Rambler Roses. June 20th to 30th is usually the best time for the roses. Opens Sunday 29th June.
Award-winning ¼ acre rear garden of a Cheltenham Regency town house inc a striking new Japanese ‘Karesansui’ Garden. Stones and rocks cascade into a gravel pond. Acers, ornamental pine trees and a sheltered ‘Machiai’ sitting bench complete the scene. Specimen trees are grouped in the lawn. Inviting summerhouse with wisteria walkway. Shrubs and wide herbaceous border frame the garden. Opens Sunday 29th June.
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