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.
Okeford Fitzpaine, near Blandford Forum, Dorset Saturday 28th June 2025 10.00am to 5.30pm
A good range of gardens will be open, some of which have not been opened before. They feature gardens of varying sizes and features, and the village allotments will also be on show as well as other gardens visible from the road.
The re-configuration of St. Andrew's Church is now complete, so tea will be served there. There will be a display of “Memories of Childhood in our village”, also imaginative and creative flower arrangements and an interesting display of Church kneelers made by parishioners.
The village shop and its café will be open and The Royal Oak (our village pub) will be open from 12.00noon. We have a children's playground in Lower Street and we have a small village museum next to the shop.
The village hall will be open all day for tea, coffee and cakes, Ploughman's lunches. Cream teas will be available in the Church.
Other than for assistance dogs, please do not take a dog onto a property without asking first.
Proceeds All proceeds to St. Andrew's Church.
Plant sales Plant sales at various gardens.
Cost £7.00 adults, accompanied small children free.
How to get tickets / programmes Passports on sale at the Village Hall.
Directions / Parking Take the turning off the A357 in Shillingstone or the turning half a mile East of Fiddleford, or if coming from the South take the scenic route (fantastic views over the Blackmore Vale) by going through Winterbourne Stickland. Ample parking at the Village Hall.
Toilet Facilities Toilets are available at this event.
Location County: Dorset Postcode for Sat Nav: DT11 0RE (please verify before travelling) Find approximate location on GoogleMaps (new browser tab)
Thankyou! In 2025 the organisers of this event made a crowdfunding donation towards the upkeep of this website.
Okeford Fitzpaine, near Blandford Forum, Dorset
