Brigsteer Open Gardens

Brigsteer Village, near Kendal, Cumbria
Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2026
10.00am to 4.00pm

Brigsteer is a beautiful Lakeland village on the slopes of Scout Scar / Helsington Barrows.

The gardens are very interesting due to the terrain and the views across the Lyth Valley. All gardens are accessible from the tarmac lane through the village, approximately half a mile from end to end.

There will be composting advice, craft stalls plus information about The Curlew Recovery Project at the village hall.

Refreshments and cakes will be served at the Village hall and in one of the gardens at the southern end of the village.

Proceeds:  Proceeds to Brigsteer and Helsington Village Hall to help to fund general refurbishment and storage facilities.

Plant sales:  There will be a plant stall with locally grown plants and ready bagged horse manure.

Cost:  £7.00 adults, accompanied under 16s free - cash only please at the teashops. Card sales will be available at the Village Hall.

How to get tickets / programmes:  On the day at car parking sites and village hall - cash or cards accepted; in advance via Ticketsource.

Number of gardens:  Approximately 17 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: 07771 737 629  Email: melanieyates800@gmail.com  
Web: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hbvh

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  Car parking is available at the Village Hall (with one limited mobility space) and also limited spaces at Low Chambers as you approach from Levens village.

Please note Brigsteer Road out of Kendal is closed. Please access Brigsteer via Levens or Lyth Valley.

Location:  Cumbria.  Use Sat Nav postcode: LA8 8AL (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.