Great Oakley and Stones Green Open Gardens

Great Oakley, near Harwich, Essex
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026
10.00am to 5.00pm

A wide variety of gardens will be open, ranging from a small garden full of surprises, a deceptively sized walled garden, informal country gardens, a varied and colourful cottage-style garden with contemporary features, to a large country house garden featuring a variety of unusual trees including mulberry, medlars, yews and an oak tree planted by Princess Alexandra.

Proceeds:  All proceed to All Saints' Church.

Plant sales:  There will be plants on sale - all grown by villagers.

Cost:  £5.00 adults, accompanied under 16s free.

How to get tickets / programmes:  In advance from the Village Shop or The Maybush Pub; on the day from any participating garden.

Number of gardens:  Approximately 16 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: 07814 436 405  Email: carolewillis73@yahoo.co.uk  

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  From Colchester, take A120 towards Harwich, past Horsley Cross water tower. Take the second right turn towards Wix and Great Oakley. Then take the first left (at the Wix War Memorial). Continue to the end of this road to Great Oakley.

Location:  Essex.  Use Sat Nav postcode: CO12 5BJ (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.