Thaxted Open Gardens

Thaxted, Essex
Sunday 19th April 2026
12.00noon to 5.00pm

Thaxted has been opening its gardens every other year since the 1990s and this year has several new gardens on show to complement seasoned regulars.

The gardens come in various shapes and sizes and there will be plenty of variety with formal, cottage and courtyard gardens on view. You may even encounter an Alpaca or two.

There will be cakes and refreshments available at the Church Hall and at selective gardens around the town, with stronger beverages at the local pubs.

Proceeds:  Proceeds go to the Friends of Thaxted Church to help in the preservation of this amazing medieval building.

Cost:  £5.00 per person, accompanied under 15s free.

How to get tickets / programmes:  Entry programmes are available on the day from Thaxted Church Hall, Margaret Street, Thaxted.

Contact the organisers:  Phone: 07791 017 216  Email: thaxtedopengardens@btinternet.com  

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  There is ample free parking in the Margaret Street car park.

Location:  Essex.  Use Sat Nav postcode: CM6 2QN (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.