Alhampton Open Gardens

Alhampton, near Castle Cary, Somerset
Sunday 17th May 2026
1.00pm to 5.00pm

Our gardens range from the formal to the blousy, from gravel gardens to lush planting, to others that are simply beautiful, all hoping to welcome you.

Our two famous gardeners - Charles Dowding, author of many books on organic gardening, has appeared on Gardener's World, writes for various publications and is known internationally for his no-dig method of vegetable growing, and Gert Schley, whose organic and highly individual approach to mixing produce and decorative planting is unique and beautiful, are both open again.

If you arrive early, please leave our gardeners in peace to make their final preparations. You’ll be most welcome at our lovely pub, the Alhampton Inn, now being run by the community. If you’d like to stop there for Sunday lunch, do please check out what’s on offer online at Alhampton Dining. There’ll be breakfast sandwiches available there from 11.00am.

You’re also invited to look round Haddon Wood; our main parking is in the orchard of the wood. There are 28 acres to explore, with two large picnic benches in case you’ve brought a packed lunch. You’ll find a large pond with nesting moorhens, two wild beehives, and great views from the top of the hill.

Whilst the wood is owned by the Woodland Trust, a local volunteer group does a great deal of maintenance work, and the proceeds from Open Gardens go towards the upkeep of, and events in the wood. The orchard is also the place to buy your entry programme for the gardens along with Haddon Wood merchandise.

As usual our brilliant bakers will be cooking up a feast to offer fantastic afternoon teas at two venues - even if you're not a gardener, it's worth a visit for that alone.

We hope you enjoy your visit and look forward to welcoming you.

Proceeds:  All proceeds go to the upkeep of our wood or other good causes.

Plant sales:  There will be plants for sale.

Cost:  £5.00 adults, under 16s free.

How to get tickets / programmes:  Tickets available in the Haddon Wood orchard in No Through Road, Alhampton.

Contact the organisers:  Phone: 01749 860 615  Email: hilary@harrisonhall.co.uk  

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  Parking available at the No Through Road entrance to Haddon Wood - please follow signs.

Location:  Somerset.  Use Sat Nav postcode: BA4 6PZ (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.