Open Gardens in Essex

Aldham Open Gardens
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026
Our two day event showcases village gardens of all shapes and sizes. There will be various stalls and an art exhibition in the church. Refreshments will be available in the village hall and in some gardens. ....


Beaulieu and Channels Open Gardens
Saturday 23rd May 2026
Enjoy exploring some new garden delights. Gardens vary from small and secluded to mid-sized and modern, and all will be showcasing how to maximise space with a wonderful array of planting to inspire. ....


Berden Open Gardens
Sunday 28th June 2026
Come and visit our lovely village gardens including Little London and Berden Priory. Each of our gardeners will welcome the opportunity to pass the time of day with you, eager to make your visit a great experience. Our gardens will ....



Boreham Open Gardens
Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th June 2026
The gardens vary in size and style from small estate gardens to a large garden with a woodland walk, and with two of the gardens open under the NGS scheme. Refreshments available at Brookfield and some gardens. ....



Bradfield Open Gardens
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Brightlingsea Open Gardens
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026
A wide variety of gardens of all shapes and sizes will be open throughout the town and you will get a friendly welcome from everyone. Some will have refreshments for sale and others books, art work, ice cream. Lunches, home-made cakes ....



Burnham-on-Crouch Open Gardens
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Chappel and Wakes Colne Open Gardens
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Coggeshall Open Gardens
Sunday 7th June 2026
Coggeshall Open Gardens offers a perfect day out for the whole family. Fabulous gardens, our legendary afternoon teas, children's activities and a chance to stock up on plants on the plant stall. ....


Colchester Open Gardens: New Town
Sunday 5th July 2025
An exciting chance for the members of the New Town Community in Colchester to open their gardens and show their green spaces. Whether they are perfectly designed or a wild eco place for the critters we want to see them. Or perhaps there ....


Colchester Open Gardens: Rosebery and Smythies Avenue
Sunday 17th May 2026
Various gardens including a working potter. A pizza oven and how to make your own. Cake and Drinks for everyone to enjoy. ....


Danbury and Little Baddow Open Gardens
Sunday 14th June 2026
Visit gardens throughout the picturesque villages of Danbury and Little Baddow. ....


Debden Open Gardens
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Earls Colne Open Gardens
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Frinton Open Gardens
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Great Easton Open Gardens
Sunday 14th June 2026
On the back of the great success of our previous Open Gardens events we are once again opening our gardens. We are situated in a charming village on the boulder clay region sandwiched between Saffron Walden and Thaxted to our North and to ....


Great Oakley and Stones Green Open Gardens
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026
A wide variety of gardens will be open, ranging from a small garden full of surprises, a deceptively-sized walled garden, informal country gardens, a varied and colourful cottage style garden with contemporary features to a garden with ....



Harwich Secret Gardens
Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026
Harwich is a historic maritime town with a fascinating history built on a grid pattern in the 13th Century. Harwich Secret Gardens is in its 16th year and will have a very large number of hidden gardens and courtyards open. All ....



High Easter Open Gardens
Sunday 28th June 2026
Following the success of our first event last year, we are very excited to repeat our open gardens event this year. Come and visit some of the beautiful gardens in High Easter, many with stunning views. All gardens are within walking ....


Little Baddow Open Gardens
Saturday 16th May 2026
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 ....



Little Totham Open Gardens
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Little Waltham Open Gardens
Sunday 14th June 2026
The lovely village of Little Waltham will host Open Gardens and their Classic Car Display, treating visitors to a day of unforgettable gardens and vintage cars. Over 100 Classic Cars on display. Refreshments available at some gardens. ....



Maldon Open Gardens
Sunday 28th June 2026
Discover a delightful collection of gardens in the heart of the historic town of Maldon. From colourful cottage-style planting to thoughtfully designed spaces, each garden offers something unique. Visitors can also enjoy a garden on the ....



Manuden Open Gardens
Sunday 21st June 2026
A great selection of gardens, large and small, cottage style and more formal will be open in and around our village. The open gardens this year include some new gardens, some older ones that have never been opened before.. The ....



Rayleigh Garden Trail
Saturday 29th to Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2026
Gardens will be open in Rayleigh including some that are new to our event. Refreshments served all day including lunches, at Rayleigh Parish Centre. ....


South Woodham Ferrers Open Gardens
Sunday 5th July 2026
Enjoy exploring some new garden delights in South Woodham Ferrers. Gardens vary from small and secluded to mid-sized and modern, and all will be showcasing summer blooms. ....


Springfield Open Gardens
Sunday 7th June 2026
In this north Chelmsford suburb, gardens come in all shapes and sizes and demonstrate what horticultural delights can be achieved within a suburban setting. ....


Sturmer Open Gardens
Bank Holiday Monday 25th May 2026
Following our success last year, Sturmer residents are delighted to be opening their gardens to the public for the second year with four new openers this year. Our event will include a lovely variety of smaller cottage gardens, more ....



Thaxted Open Gardens
Sunday 19th April 2026
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 ....



Tollesbury Open Gardens
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Walton on the Naze
Saturday 27th June 2026
A varied selection of private gardens open in this small Victorian seaside town. The gardens are scattered around the town so getting from one end to the other can take time. Some garden owners will be offering light refreshments. ....


West Bergholt Open Gardens
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Wickham Bishops Garden Festival
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Witham Open Gardens
Saturday 20th June 2026
Come and discover an array of beautiful gardens, from compact hidden gems with delightful nooks and crannies to large winding gardens with woodland delights and open glades, to glorious open-plan gardens teaming with flowers, shrubs and ....


Wivenhoe Open Gardens
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2026
Wivenhoe Open Gardens is a popular summer event in this village-like town, set on the River Colne in north-east Essex. A variety of gardens will be open, including several that are new to the event. Refreshments and displays of ....



Writtle Open Gardens
Sunday 7th June 2026
Some extremely interesting and different gardens will be open in our picturesque village, plus the chance to visit the Bowling Green in action and the church. The day will commence on The Green at 12.00noon with the church bells ringing ....