Emley Open Gardens

Emley, near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026
11.00am to 4.00pm

Come and visit some of the most beautiful private gardens in the Yorkshire countryside. Emley is a small village and most of the gardens are just a short walk from St. Michael's church.

We have something for everyone: wildlife-friendly gardens, spectacular herbaceous borders, colourful bedding schemes, rose gardens, water features and much more. Talk to our gardeners and be inspired to take some new ideas home with you.

To add to the atmosphere, Emley Brass Band will be playing outside church on Sunday and there will be live music in some of the gardens too.

Home-made refreshments and craft sale. Many gardens are wheelchair accessible and most are dog friendly.

Proceeds:  Proceeds in aid of St. Michael's church, Emley.

Plant sales:  Quality plants at bargain prices at one of the gardens.

Cost:  £6.00 on the day, £5.00 in advance, accompanied under 16s free.

How to get tickets / programmes:  On the day from St. Michael's church, Church Street, Emley; in advance (June 1st - 19th) from Emley Premier village shop, 2 Beaumont Street, Emley.

Number of gardens:  Approximately 12 gardens will be open, but the total may vary from day to day - please contact the organisers if you need exact numbers.

Contact the organisers:  Phone: 01924 840 171  Email: eirashaw@btinternet.com  

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  From Huddersfield: Follow A642 towards Wakefield. Just after 315 Restaurant in Lepton, turn right at the top of the hill (Paul Lane), signposted Emley/Emley Moor. Follow this road until you get to a T junction (Thorncliffe Farm Shop will be on your right hand side). Turn left at this T junction. Just after the White Horse pub you will see a white stump and G27 Hairdressers. Turn left here towards St. Michael's Church, where you can buy entry wristbands.

From Wakefield: Take the A636 towards Denby Dale. Go past Blacker Hall Farm Shop. At the next roundabout, go straight on (2nd exit) towards Denby Dale / Clayton West / Kirklees Light Railway. At the bottom of the hill turn right into the village of Emley. Go straight on until you see a white stump and the PREMIER village shop. Turn right here towards St. Michael's Church, where you can buy programmes.

On-street parking or at Emley First School playing field, School Lane (ground conditions permitting).

Location:  Yorkshire.  Use Sat Nav postcode: HD8 9RW (please verify before travelling)

Please ... tell the organisers that you found them on the Open Gardens National Directory.
and ... thank them for making a donation this year to help with our running costs.