We are open to visitors every Thursday through the season, from March to end November. Open from 11.00 to 3.00, last entry 2.00pm. Visit...

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Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Picnic in the Gardens
We have planted a Taxodium distichum (swamp cypress) as our Jubilee tree and on 2 June we will celebrate its planting. The Gardens will ...
Annual General Meeting of the Trust
We are closed to visitors on 16 June in order to hold the Annual General Meeting of the Trust at the Gardens. AGM open to Members, Frien...
June Open Day: Dog Day at the Gardens
Dog day is an opportunity to remember the Countess' love for her dogs and other animals. She was a dog breeder and supported local dog s...
July Open Day: A time to remember the Gardens in wartime
A time to enjoy the Gardens in lovely summer colours and to remember the role of the estate and local people in World War I and II. Our ...
August Open Day
A lovely summer's day at the Gardens and a chance to learn about local history, as our archivists will be displaying photos and stories ...
September Open Day: Apples and Bees Day
Our seasonal apple and bees day, when we press apple juice and visitors can taste all sorts of apple and orchard produce and see into th...
October Open Day
Our last Sunday open day of the season and an opportunity to enjoy the pumpkins and dahlias and a relaxed stroll around the Gardens. The...