Open Gardens in Dorset

Blandford's Hidden Gardens
Sunday 7th June 2026
This is our 18th Hidden Gardens event. Come and explore this fascinating Georgian gem, described as a "Little Bath in bricks". Visit some very different gardens - Georgian to modern, large to courtyard, including ones not opened ....



Bloxworth Village Open Gardens
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Briantspuddle, Affpuddle and Throop Open Gardens
Sunday 28th June 2026
Lovingly cared and shared village gardens of all shapes and sizes in a beautiful village setting. Exhibition by local artists. Morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea at Briantspuddle Village hall. Bar with ale and wine. ....


Cerne Abbas Open Gardens
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026
A wide range of private gardens open in renowned ancient village to raise money for local causes. All gardens within easy walking distance of car park. There will be a flower display in our church. Plant stall and teas are available ....


Corscombe Open Gardens
Saturday 11th July 2026
Wander through the charming village gardens and enjoy the delights of lunch and afternoon tea. Well behaved dogs on short leads welcome. ....


Donhead St. Andrew Open Gardens
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Farnham Open Gardens
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Iwerne Minster Open Gardens
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Martinstown Open Gardens
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Netherbury Open Gardens
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026
In the picturesque village of Netherbury, between Beaminster and Bridport, a not to be missed opportunity to see wonderful gardens opening together over one weekend including four excellent gardens that open for the NGS. This year we ....



Okeford Fitzpaine Open Gardens
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Owermoigne Open Gardens
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026
A rare opportunity to discover the lovely gardens of our village. The gardens will be opening over two days in conjunction with the Flower Festival at St. Michael's Church. Plants and local crafts available for sale. Refreshments ....


Pimperne Open Gardens
Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 2026
A variety of gardens will be open from small to more than one acre, one designed by a Chelsea Gold Medalist and another featuring in Amateur Gardener and The Garden. Lovely home made teas and cakes available. ....


Powerstock Open Gardens
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Puddletown Open Gardens
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026
Interesting variety of gardens with one featuring a miniature railway. Village history display and children's quiz. Live entertainment on Saturday. There will be tours of Church Bell Tower, weather permitting - sensible shoes for ....


Stour Row Open Gardens
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026
Stour Row is three miles west of Shaftesbury in the picturesque Blackmore Vale which provides marvellous views and backdrops to our beautiful gardens. We have interesting gardens open, from smaller back gardens packed with plants to ....


Sutton Poyntz Open Gardens
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Sydling St Nicholas Open Gardens
Sunday 24th and Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2026
Sydling St. Nicholas is a beautiful Dorset village, just eight miles north of Dorchester, full of stone cottages and gardens, with a stream running through. We have a good range of gardens open for you to enjoy. A lovely day ....


Upwey Open Gardens
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th June 2026
We are looking forward to hosting you for our annual Open Gardens event in our beautiful village. There will be a range of gardens open, from small and well tended to those with extensive grounds, with landscapes including hillside and ....


West Milton Open Gardens
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026
This picturesque village set between the gentle rolling hills of West Dorset is once again preparing to open its gardens, large and small, tamed and wild, hilltop and riverside. A great variety of gardens awaits you, including some new ....


Winterborne Kingston Open Gardens
Sunday 28th June 2026
We will have a range of gardens open, from the large well established to the newly created. Most gardens are within easy walking distance of the car park and the Village Hall. In the Village Hall in the centre of the village there will ....