There are five glorious Gloucestershire gardens open this week!
Monday 20 April - Kiftsgate Court, Chipping Campden
Tuesday 21 April - Wortley House, Wotton-under-Edge
Sunday 26 April - Algars Manor and Algars Mill, nr Bristol
Sunday 26 April - The Gate, Winchcombe
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The historical Kiftsgate Court in Chipping Campden is open this Monday, 20 April.
The garden has magnificent views and many unusual plants. The bluebells are currently looking incredible.
Open 2–6pm, admission costs £12.50 for adults and £5 for children. ngs.org.uk/gardens/kift...
Just a month to go until a special evening opening at Cerney House Gardens, North Cerney, for @ngsopengardens.bsky.social
Open Sat May 16, 5-8pm. Entry £17.50 to include short talk, nibbles and wine. Pre-booking essential. Details: buff.ly/qi5Hu75
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Don't miss Kiftsgate Court garden's opening for the National Garden Scheme next week.
This lovely garden with many unusual plants and beautiful views is open on Mon April 20, 2-6pm. Entry £12.50 adults, £5 children. Homemade teas available.
Details: buff.ly/P4TIxJU
#OpenGarden #Cotswolds
View down paved path under trees with forget-me-nots lining the path.
Snake's head fritillaries in grass with old Cotswold house in background.
The lovely garden at Upton Wold near Moreton-in-Marsh is opening for @ngsopengardens.bsky.social on Sun April 19.
Explore vegetable, pond and woodland gardens, enjoy views and see unusual plants. It's open from 10-5pm, entry is £15, homemade teas. Details: buff.ly/YiSDA8W
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We're delighted that the lovely gardens at Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe opens for @ngsopengardens.bsky.social on Fri April 17.
Explore 10 varied garden spaces including The Queen's Garden and Knot Garden.
Open 10-3pm, entry garden only £10 adults, £5 children. Details: buff.ly/LBvKel3
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Tree in blossom underplanted with spring bulbs in front of Cotswold stone house.
Display of pink tulips with Cotswold stone wall and tree in background.
View over hedges towards Cotswold Lords of the Manor Hotel.
A reminder we have three lovely gardens open today & tomorrow.
Tues April 14: Kemble House, Cirencester, 2-5pm, entry £7.50.
Weds April 15: Daylesford House, 1-5pm, entry £11. No photography. Also Lords of the Manor Hotel, Upper Slaughter, 10-3pm, entry £8 adults, £5 children.
Details ww.ngs.org.uk
View across stripes in lawn to Cotswold countryside.
Enjoy the classic English garden at Lords of the Manor Hotel, Upper Slaughter, on Weds April 15.
Garden includes a walled area, herb and bog gardens.
Open 10-3pm, entry £8 adults, £5 children. Light refreshments. Pre-booking needed for afternoon tea.
Details: buff.ly/y2HmbMT
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The landscaped grounds of Daylesford House open for the National Garden Scheme on Weds April 15.
Explore the formal walled and rose gardens, and enjoy lakeside and woodland walks.
Open 1-5pm, entry £11. Please note photography is not allowed.
Details: buff.ly/00y3e1i
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View along grass path between borders filled with red tulips to a Cotswold stone house.
Early spring flowers and lovely views are on offer when the gardens at Kemble House open on Tuesday April 14.
This landscaped garden near Cirencester has a walled garden, herbaceous borders and fine trees.
Open 2-5pm, entry £7.50. Details: buff.ly/2a0NN48
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A busy week ahead with several beautiful gardens for you to explore.
April 14 - Kemble House
April 15 - Daylesford House and Lords of the Manor Hotel
Friday 17 - Sudeley Castle Gardens
April 19 - Upton Wold
Details on the website: www.ngs.org.uk
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Featuring a selection of mature and interesting trees, Prior’s Piece in Prestbury, Cheltenham, is open this Saturday, 11 April.
It is open 1–5pm and admission costs £5.50. Light refreshments available. Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk/gardens/prio...
Wonderful views, spring bulbs and early perennials, there's plenty to see at Trench Hill in Sheepscombe.
This three-acre country garden is open from 11-6pm on Sun and Mon April 5 and 6 - the ideal Easter outing. Entry £5. Homemade teas. Details: buff.ly/D0dawFn
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A stream is surrounded by large rocks, an arched, red, Japanese-style bridge and planting.
A favourite with visitors, Highnam Court opens its 2026 @ngsopengardens.bsky.social season on Sun April 5.
This 40-acre Victorian landscaped garden is perfect for an Easter Day outing. Open 11-4.30pm, entry £6. Homemade teas. Details: buff.ly/ePZVbkL
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Overbury Court in Worcestershire is open this Sunday, 29 March.
Covering 10 acres, the historic garden is nestled among Capability Brown-inspired parkland.
It is open 11–4pm and admission costs £5. Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk/gardens/over...
Is your garden brimming with colourful spring bulbs? We're looking for inspirational spring gardens to join #Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme raising money for charity. We're particularly interested in spring and autumn plots.
Contact vanessa.berridge@ngs.org.uk
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Are you a member of a walking group? Why not combine a walk with a visit to one of gardens?
A good choice would be Eastcombe and Bussage Gardens, varied gardens in two hilltop villages that offer lovely views. Open on May 3 & 4. For details and more ideas, visit www.ngs.org.uk
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Looking for a Mother's Day outing?
Trench Hill, Sheepscombe, is open today (Sun March 15) from 11-6pm. This lovely country garden has masses of spring flowers and wonderful views.
Entry is £5 and there will be teas available. Details: buff.ly/lFqHjUA
#Cotswolds #OpenGarden #NationalGardenScheme
Trench Hill in Sheepscombe is open this Mother’s Day, Sunday 15 March.
The garden includes masses of hellebores, narcissi and cyclamen in a small woodland with panoramic views.
It is open 11am–6pm and admission costs £5. Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk/gardens/tren...
Vase of daffodils with foliage.
Plates of cakes with a basket of flowers on a yellow tablecloth.
Spring flowers, coffee, cake and the chance to say thanks to our wonderful garden owners. We heard from some of the charities we support, gave out long service awards to gardens that have opened for five and 20 years, and discussed next year's @ngsopengardens.bsky.social centenary.
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Looking for a garden outing this month? Don't forget, we have several gardens that open by arrangement in March..
Kemble House, near Cirencester.
Radnors, Lydbrook.
Trench Hill, Sheepscombe.
Details: buff.ly/TEwfvzy
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Immerse yourself in hellebore heaven at Trench Hill, Sheepscombe.
This country garden has drifts of these spring favourites in all shades, along with crocus and early daffodils.
The garden opens on Sun March 15 and also by arrangement for groups. Details: buff.ly/0NLBgia
#opengarden #cotswolds
Don’t miss the joint opening of Algars Manor and Algars Mill today (Sunday 22 February), featuring beautiful woodland overlooking the River Frome in Iron Acton.
Open 1–4pm and admission costs £7. Light refreshments available. Full details:
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Mass planting of pale yellow daffodils in grass.
The lovely wild Newent daffodil is just one of the highlights of Acton Mill garden in early spring.
This woodland garden in Iron Acton also has snowdrops and riverside walks.
Open with Algars Manor from 1-4pm on Sun Feb 22. Combined entry £7. Details: buff.ly/eDgIl2p
#opengarden #daffodils
Mass planting of snowdrops on a bank.
Enjoy the first signs of spring at Algars Manor on Sunday February 22.
This two-acre woodland garden at Iron Acton is set beside the River Frome and has snowdrops, daffodils and other early flowers.
It's open with Algars Mill from 1-4pm. Combined entry £7. Details: buff.ly/iRJs7Nv
#opengarden
We've got a joint opening of two lovely gardens in Iron Acton comimg up.
Algars Manor and Algars Mill have displays of early flowers including snowdrops and wild Newent daffodils.
Open Sun Feb 22 from 1-4pm. Combined entry is ££7. Details: www.ngs.org.uk
#opengardens #snowdrops
The sun was shining today at Cotswold Farm! The snowdrops and hellebores are in full bloom and look amazing.
The garden is also open tomorrow, Sunday 15 February, 11am-3pm. Refreshments are available and there are plants for sale.
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Snowdrops and aconites take centre stage at Trench Hill in Sheepscombe on Sunday 15 February.
Developed over the past 25+ years for all-year interest, the 3-acre garden also features a woodland walk and sculptures.
Open 11am–4pm and admission costs £5. Full details: ngs.org.uk/gardens/tren...
With over 80 varieties of snowdrop, Cotswold Farm near Cirencester is open on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February.
It is open 11am–3pm and admission costs £7.50. Light refreshments available. Full details: ngs.org.uk/gardens/cots...
#cotswolds #UKGardening @ngsopengardens.bsky.social
View across pond towards house with leafless trees and bright willow stems.
Snowdrops and views are on offer when Trench Hill opens on Sunday February 8.
This three-acre hillside garden at Sheepscombe has hellebores, snowdrops and woodland walks.
Open 11-4pm. Entry £5. Homemade teas. Details: buff.ly/SzQumdF
#cotswolds #OpenGarden #NationalGardenScheme