Donisthorpe Open Gardens

Please note This event ran in 2025 but we don't yet have this year's details. When we get them, we'll add them, but in the meantime we include below event information from last year to remind you about the event.

Donisthorpe, near Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire
Sunday 15th June 2025
11.00am to 5.00pm

Come and visit this mixed collection of private gardens situated in and around the Northwest Leicestershire village of Donisthorpe, an ex-mining village now situated right at the heart of The National Forest.

If you need a rest, refreshments will be available at the newly refurbished Village Heart at St. John's Church and at The Engine House.

Proceeds:  Proceeds will be shared between the Donisthorpe Memorial Gardens, St. John's Church and LOROS.

Plant sales:  There will be plants and gardening items available.

Cost:  Entry by donations.

How to get tickets / programmes:  Entry is by donation at any participating garden. There is an interactive map accessed from the QR Code on all posters or paper maps available from the Memorial Gardens and all other gardens.

Contact the organisers:  Phone: 01530 271 121  Email: kirkwood_bat@yahoo.co.uk  

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Directions / Parking:  On-street parking is available near all gardens.

Location:  Leicestershire.  Use Sat Nav postcode: DE12 7QB (please verify before travelling)

Please ... tell the organisers that you found them on the Open Gardens National Directory.