Southrop Village Open Gardens Weekend

Southrop, near Lechlade, Gloucestershire
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2026
1.00pm to 5.00pm

Southrop sits between Cirencester and Burford, a village of honey-coloured cottages, ancient footpaths, and riverside tranquillity. Recorded in the Domesday Book and set along the gentle course of the River Leach, it embodies the enduring charm of rural English life.

Every two years the village opens its private gardens to visitors, inviting them into the living, breathing heart of this historic community. Here, gardens thread through the fabric of village life, bound up with history, shared gatherings, and the spirit of those who care for it.

Southrop Open Gardens is more than an event; it celebrates gardens, village life, and the simple pleasure of being outdoors exploring a historic setting.

Proceeds:  All proceeds to the village hall and St. Peter's Church.

Plant sales:  Plants will be for sale, all grown by local villagers.

Cost:  £6.00 adults for one day, £8.00 for both days, accompanied 16s and under free.

How to get tickets / programmes:  Buy tickets on the day from the Village hall from 12.00noon onwards.

Number of gardens:  Approximately 10 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: not supplied   Email: southropvillagehall@gmail.com  
Web: https://southrop.org.uk/southrop-open-gardens-weekend/

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  Parking is available at Jubilee Close playing field. Blue Badge parking and pick-up / drop-off at the village hall.

Location:  Gloucestershire.  Use Sat Nav postcode: GL7 3PB (please verify before travelling)

Please ... tell the organisers that you found them on the Open Gardens National Directory.
and ... give them a gentle nudge to make a small donation to our 2026 running costs.