Little Baddow Open Gardens

Little Baddow, near Chelmsford, Essex
Saturday 16th May 2026
11.00am to 5.00pm

Our Open Gardens is a major annual event which has been taking place in the village for more than 30 years.

A good range of gardens will be open, ranging from large, sweeping landscapes with fantastic views to small cottage gardens packed with plants.

As well as all the lovely gardens on display there will be many other attractions including vintage cars, King Edward VI Drum and Pipe Band, history centre, art exhibition and weaving display, and the beautiful historic church and chapel to visit.

Refreshments, including teas and homemade cakes or Pimm's and Prosecco, will be served in some of the gardens and in the Memorial Hall, along with lunches in the Memorial Hall.

Proceeds:  Proceeds from the event will go towards repair and maintenance of the 11th century village church and the community rooms at St. Andrews.

Plant sales:  Plants can be bought from the Memorial Hall and some of the gardens.

Cost:  £8.00 on the day, £7.00 in advance, accompanied under 16s free. Price includes parking and courtesy buses between car parks and around the gardens.

How to get tickets / programmes:  In advance from Bond Residential, Estate Agents, Maldon Road, Danbury (tel 01245 222 856); on the day from any participating garden or from the Memorial Hall.

Contact the organisers:  Phone: 01245 223 624  Email: petermartin2@btinternet.com  

Toilet Facilities:  Toilets are available at this event.

Location:  Essex.  Use Sat Nav postcode: CM3 4AX (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.