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The Dorset National Garden Scheme opens gardens to raise money for nursing and healthcare related charities, giving visitors unique access to exceptional private gardens whilst raising much needed funds for charity. Thanks to the generosity of our garden owners, volunteers and visitors we have donated over £60 million to nursing and health related charities
Our core beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and the Queen’s Nursing Institute

Two quite different gardens will be opening in Netherbury on Sunday, 7th June from 2-6pmHingsdon is a 2 acre hilltop gar...
02/06/2026

Two quite different gardens will be opening in Netherbury on Sunday, 7th June from 2-6pm
Hingsdon is a 2 acre hilltop garden with spectacular views. It has unusual shrubs, a rose garden, a large kitchen garden and a mixed border half with hot plants and half with cool plants. There is also an idiosyncratic tree collection of over 90 trees.
Set in the centre of the village within stone walls and hedges The Chantry is a 1 acre traditional garden including colourful mixed borders, on a sloping site with a formal pond.
For full details please see our website:
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/

Bloxworth Lodge garden is opening this year for the first time for the National Garden Scheme. A treat is in store for y...
02/06/2026

Bloxworth Lodge garden is opening this year for the first time for the National Garden Scheme. A treat is in store for you on Saturday 6 June (11 am – 4 pm). Drive down Dorset lanes billowing with cow parsley to a stunning elevated location with far reaching views of the Purbecks and to find a variety of gardens from gravel gardens to rose gardens, an orchard, a vegetable garden and a small woodland garden. There are lots of areas to sit and enjoy a very tranquil and beautiful landscape with a cup of tea and, of course,a piece of cake. Parking is easy in a field nearby and wheelchair users can use the backyard for easier access. Four legged friends are welcome too. £7 and children have free entry. Further details are on the website:
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/

Charles Chessire Garden and Nursery nestled in the Dorset countryside in Symondsbury is open this Sunday 31st May. This...
27/05/2026

Charles Chessire Garden and Nursery nestled in the Dorset countryside in Symondsbury is open this Sunday 31st May. This half acre garden is composed of an intricate web of gravel paths weaving between deep and colourful borders. At the heart of the garden is a Japanese styled koshi kake, waiting room, surrounded by cool greens of dwarf pines, grasses and ferns. Charles has extended the garden further this past year and will be on hand for horticultural advice. The plant nursery will be open and of course tea and cakes will be available.
Please see the website for full details.

It's a busy week for garden openings here in Dorset, with so much choice of where to visit. To find out full details of ...
20/05/2026

It's a busy week for garden openings here in Dorset, with so much choice of where to visit. To find out full details of all garden openings this is the page to look for:
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/
From this page you can pop in all of your criteria for area, dates, facilities etc and access all of the information.

The Manor House in the heart of Beaminster opens this Sunday and Monday (24 and 25th) for you to enjoy its 16 acres of s...
20/05/2026

The Manor House in the heart of Beaminster opens this Sunday and Monday (24 and 25th) for you to enjoy its 16 acres of stunning parkland with mature specimen trees, lake and cascade. It's a haven for wildlife with a woodland walk, wildflower meadow, and walled garden “serendipity”. Ornamental ducks, black swans, pigmy goats, alpaca and chickens.
Please see the website for full details

This Friday (22nd), the weather looks set fair and this beautiful garden, Pipsford Farm just outside of Beaminster is op...
18/05/2026

This Friday (22nd), the weather looks set fair and this beautiful garden, Pipsford Farm just outside of Beaminster is open, pre booking essential. So much to see in this garden: 3 Acres of formal and informal gardens with ponds surrounded by mature specimen trees, Acers, hydrangeas, ferns and bamboo. Bog garden, with raised walkway. Walled garden with herbaceous beds, pond, pergola covered in apples and productive beds bordered ilex Crenata. Cut flower area with paths to greenhouses and fruit cage, surrounded by mature yew hedges. Wildflower meadow with paths leading to ancient water meadow beyond.
Please visit the website for full booking information.

24 Carlton Road North in Weymouth opens its gardens for a a long weekend, you can visit from Friday 15th through to Mond...
11/05/2026

24 Carlton Road North in Weymouth opens its gardens for a a long weekend, you can visit from Friday 15th through to Monday 18th May. Steps and narrow sloping paths lead you through this long garden to borders filled with trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, many of which are unusual varieties. Enjoy this space with a tea and home made cake near the sea!
For full details see the website:
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/

As we move in to May, the choice of gardens open for you to visit raises with the temperature and sunshine.This weekend ...
05/05/2026

As we move in to May, the choice of gardens open for you to visit raises with the temperature and sunshine.
This weekend on both the Saturday (9th) and Sunday (10th), Falconers in Lytchett Matravers opens its gates. You will find a fascinating garden with mature trees, a pond, herbaceous borders, climbers and a vegetable garden together with some very clever and imaginative planting in old wheel barrows and a collection of porcelain bedpans! Your host is a Queen’s Nurse so it is very fitting that you will be contributing to the Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing together with other health charities.
On Sunday (10th), 39 Pergin Crescent welcomes you. This pretty garden is set on a quiet crescent in Poole. It is a small cottage style garden with colourful perennials including roses, alliums and irises. The small patio has a variety of pots and a fish pond. Parking is easy.
The Secret Garden at Serles House in Wimborne also opens on Sunday (10th). Alan Titchmarsh described this amusingly creative garden as "one of the best 10 private gardens in Britain". Hopefully, that accolade is enough to whet ones appetite for a visit.
For full details of all our garden openings please see the website
https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/

2 beautiful gardens in the east of the county are open for your enjoyment this Sunday (3rd may).Annalal's Gallery in Chr...
30/04/2026

2 beautiful gardens in the east of the county are open for your enjoyment this Sunday (3rd may).
Annalal's Gallery in Christchurch is a walled Victorian garden attached to an enchanting 180 yr old cottage, home to 2 Royal Academy artists.
22 Avon Avenue nr Ringwood is a Japanese themed water garden full of ponds, waterfalls and sculptures adorned with seasonal azaleas and rhododendrons.
The 2 gardens are only a few miles apart so perfect for a day out.
Please note that one of our gardens, 10 Ryan Close is unfortunately not able to open this weekend as planned.
Advice is always to check the "find a garden" section of our website before traveling where you will find all of the up to date information on all garden openings.

Another wonderful weather forecast down in Dorset this weekend so why not make the most of this opportunity to visit som...
22/04/2026

Another wonderful weather forecast down in Dorset this weekend so why not make the most of this opportunity to visit some amazing gardens.

This Sunday 26th April we have both The Old Rectory and Western Gardens opening their gardens.

It's hard to compress the appeal of The Old Rectory in Litton Cheney in to a short description, there are so many aspects to this beguiling space. There's a good reason it has been featured on BBC Gardener's World!

Western Gardens near Poole is a magical 1 acre garden created over 50 years. The multi faceted garden is enhanced by wood sculptures and topiary and visitors will soon realise why it opens this time of year.

For full descriptions of these gardens and further information please see our website:

https://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/

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