Gardens to Visit for Spring

The National Garden Scheme has a rich and interesting history – with humble beginnings in the early 1900s when they first started supporting district nurses, to donating millions of pounds to nursing and health charities over 90 years later.

They can only donate such life-changing amounts by having wonderful gardens to share, and they are always on the lookout for beautiful new gardens to open, whether it’s rolling country acres, a cottage garden, town garden, wildlife-friendly space or community allotment.

They all offer a unique and very personal experience to their garden-loving visitors and help raise money for great causes.

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access, with Gardens to Visit for Spring,  to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.

Rooksnest

Approx 10 acre, exceptionally fine traditional English garden.

Rose garden, herbaceous garden, pond garden, herb garden, fruit, vegetable and cutting garden and glasshouses.

Many specimen trees and fine shrubs, orchard and terraces.

Garden designed by Arabella Lennox-Boyd. Limited WC facilities.

Wynders

17th May 2025

Densely planted ¾ acre garden surrounded by stunning countryside.

Over 60 roses, 150ft long border, formal garden, gravel garden, cutting beds, and entertainment for children.

Free roaming wildfowl and waterfowl.

Classic and modern sports cars on display.

Something for everyone.

Stockcross House

Romantic 2 acre garden set around a listed former Victorian rectory, created over the last 31 yrs.

Features deep mixed borders with succession planting and emphasis on both height and strong complementary colour combinations.

A wisteria clad pergola, an orangery, a folly with a reflecting pond, a croquet lawn and pavilion, naturalistic planting and a pond on the lower level, a small stumpery, and a kitchen garden.

Bradfield College

To celebrate their 175th Anniversary, Bradfield College is proud to open its gardens for the NGS.

Set in the Pang Valley, the beautifully tended grounds are surrounded by brick and flint buildings dating from 1850.

Features inc Quad and Sunken Gardens, and a rare chance to view inside the College’s Greek Theatre and St Andrew’s Church, now converted into a stunning Study Centre.

June 1st 2025

For this open day you can book your tickets in advance. Click on the yellow button below to book or you can just turn up and pay on the day.