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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Bignor Park Pulborough: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:BIignor Park\nPulborough\, RH20 1HG.\nOpens Tue 12 May\, Tue 16 June\, Tue 22 Sept (2-5). Adm £7\, chd free. Home-made teas. \n11 acres of peaceful garden to explore with magnificent views of the South Downs. Interesting trees\, shrubs and wildflower areas. The walled garden has been replanted\nwith herbaceous borders and the Dutch garden has a new central obelisk and planting including climbing roses\, salvias and echinaceas. Temple\, Greek loggia\, Zen pond and unusual sculptures. Former home of romantic poet Charlotte Smith\, whose sonnets were inspired by Bignor Park. Spectacular cedar of Lebanon and rare Lucombe oak. Wheelchair access to shrubbery and croquet lawn. Gravel paths in rest of garden and steps in stables quadrangle. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/1900/bignor-park \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book https://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-bignor-park-pulborough-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-12/
LOCATION:Bignor Park Pulborough RH20 1HG
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260513T180000
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SUMMARY:Phyllis Tuckwell’s Luxury Interior Sale
DESCRIPTION:Discover beautiful\, premium\, luxury home décor at Phyllis Tuckwell’s Luxury Interior Sale at The Barn at Bury Court\, Bentley\, this exclusive event will feature luxury interior items such as rugs\, mirrors\, fabrics\, cushions\, lamps and furniture at exceptionally low prices\, with savings of 70% whilst stocks last. 100% of proceeds to Phyllis Tuckwell.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/phyllis-tuckwells-luxury-interior-sale/
LOCATION:The Barn at Bury Court\, Bentley\, The Barn at Bury Court\, Bentley\, Farnham\, Surrey\, GU10 5LZ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260205T112932Z
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Fittleworth House: Garden open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Fittleworth House Bedham Lane\, Fittleworth\, Pulborough\, RH20 1JH.\nOpen for NGS every Wed 22 Apr to 13 May\, 22 July to 5 Aug (2-5). Adm £6\, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Cruse Bereavement Support. Visits also by arrangement 23 Apr to 6 Aug for groups of 5 to 40. Parking for a coach available. \nA tranquil\, romantic 3-acre country garden with a redesigned walled kitchen garden growing fruit\, vegetables\, and flowers\, including a large collection of dahlias. A large glasshouse\, an old potting shed\, mixed flower borders\, roses\, rhododendrons\, and lawns. A magnificent cedar tree overlooks the wisteria- covered\, Grade II listed Georgian house (not open). A wild garden with long grass and a 70-metre naturalised stream with ferns and hydrangeas. Featured in The English Garden (Dec 2024) and Gardens Illustrated (April 2025) magazines. The garden sits on a gentle slope but is mostly accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/14546/fittleworth-house \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries from the end of February and as an online Flip Book (link below). \nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-fittleworth-house-garden-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-13/
LOCATION:Fittleworth House Bedham Lane Fittleworth Pulborough\, West Sussex RH20 1JH
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260302T090250Z
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Cookscroft Earnley: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Cookscroft\nBookers Lane\, Earnley\, Chichester\, PO20 7JG.\nSat 16 May (11-4). Adm £6\, chd free. Light refreshments. Refreshments in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Visits also by arrangement 1 May to 6 Sept for groups of up to 25. \nA garden for all seasons which delights the visitor. Started in 1988\, it features cottage\, woodland and Japanese style gardens\, water features and borders of perennials with a particular emphasis on southern hemisphere plants. Unusual plants for the plantsman to enjoy\, many grown from seed. The differing styles of the garden flow together making it easy to wander anywhere. Wheelchair access over grass\, bark paths and unfenced ponds. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/13112/cookscroft \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book https://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-cookscroft-earnley-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/
LOCATION:Cookscroft Bookers Lane\, Earnley\, Chichester PO20 7JG
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260302T090752Z
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Pigeon Mead House: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Pigeon Mead House\nEarnley Manor Close\, Earnley\, Chichester\, PO20 7JQ.\ntoasted. Sat 16\, Sun 17 May (11-4). Adm £6\, chd free. Pre-booking essential\, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Tea\, coffee & cake. \nA third of an acre plot about 3⁄4 mile from the coast. The south facing rear garden with a formal structure and informal mixed planting. Features including a greenhouse\, a formal lawn surrounded by beds and espaliered crab apples\, a small labyrinth\, and a shaded area. It’s a family friendly space with places to sit and enjoy the garden. The front garden includes a wildlife pond\, a small meadow area\, and a lovely\, established magnolia tree. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/47183/pigeon-mead-house \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book https://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-pigeon-mead-house-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Pigeon Mead House Manor Close Earnley Chichester\, West Sussex PO20 7JQ
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Bumble Farm Loxwood: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Bumble Farm\nDrungewick Lane\, Loxwood\, Billingshurst\, RH14 0RS. \nOpens Sat 16\, Sun 17 May\, Sat 6\, Sun 7 June (2-5). Adm £6\, chd free. Home-made teas. \nA delightful large country garden\, passionately and imaginatively created by an enthusiastic owner over the past 20 yrs. The garden features a series of circular lawns\, surrounded by borders filled with mass drift and repeat planting of harmonious perennials\, roses\, shrubs\, and more. A newly developed white garden\, a wisteria covered pergola\, a kitchen and cutting garden\, fountains\, and various seating areas. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45488/bumble-farm \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book https://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-bumble-farm-loxwood-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-16/
LOCATION:Bumble Farm Drungewick Lane Loxwood Billingshurst RH14 0RS
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20251110T090940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T090940Z
UID:10025007-1779012000-1779033600@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme - The Therapy Garden Normandy
DESCRIPTION:Our first NGS open day this year is on Sunday 17th May 2026. \nWe look forward to welcoming you into the garden\, there will be refreshments including a BBQ\, lots of produce and plants to buy and fun activities for the children! \nDogs welcome\nWheelchair accessible\nOpen from 10-4pm\nFree parking \nThe Therapy Garden\, Manor Fruit Farm\, Normandy\, near Guildford. GU3 2DT
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/national-garden-scheme-the-therapy-garden-normandy/
LOCATION:The Therapy Garden – Normandy\, Manor Fruit Farm\, Glaziers Lane\, Normandy\, Surrey\, GU3 2DT\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Therapy Garden":MAILTO:admin@thetherapygarden.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260302T090752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T090752Z
UID:10028594-1779015600-1779033600@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Pigeon Mead House: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Pigeon Mead House\nEarnley Manor Close\, Earnley\, Chichester\, PO20 7JQ.\ntoasted. Sat 16\, Sun 17 May (11-4). Adm £6\, chd free. Pre-booking essential\, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Tea\, coffee & cake. \nA third of an acre plot about 3⁄4 mile from the coast. The south facing rear garden with a formal structure and informal mixed planting. Features including a greenhouse\, a formal lawn surrounded by beds and espaliered crab apples\, a small labyrinth\, and a shaded area. It’s a family friendly space with places to sit and enjoy the garden. The front garden includes a wildlife pond\, a small meadow area\, and a lovely\, established magnolia tree. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/47183/pigeon-mead-house \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book https://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-pigeon-mead-house-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Pigeon Mead House Manor Close Earnley Chichester\, West Sussex PO20 7JQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T173000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260302T090746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T090746Z
UID:10028596-1779024600-1779039000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Meadow Farm: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Meadow Farm\nBlackgate Lane\, Pulborough\, RH20 1DF.\nSun 17 May (1.30-5.30). Adm £7\, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement 18 May to 25 June for groups of 12 to 25. Adm inc home-made teas. \nA 2-acre garden with wildflower meadows\, designed and planted from scratch by the current owners. Features include colour themed beds\, double borders\, a formal pond\, gravel garden\, and white garden. A pleached hornbeam avenue with views of the Sussex countryside. The walled garden provides fruit\, cut flowers\, and vegetables. There is an orchard with a hazelnut walk\, a wildlife swimming pond with a bog garden\, and a newly planted prairie bed. In 2024\, The Sunday Times featured the garden in an article. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/34935/meadow-farm \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book https://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-meadow-farm-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/
LOCATION:Meadow Farm Blackgate Lane Blackgate Lane Pulborough West Sussex RH20 1DF
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260517T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260224T111454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T111454Z
UID:10028509-1779026400-1779037200@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Bumble Farm Loxwood: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Bumble Farm\nDrungewick Lane\, Loxwood\, Billingshurst\, RH14 0RS. \nOpens Sat 16\, Sun 17 May\, Sat 6\, Sun 7 June (2-5). Adm £6\, chd free. Home-made teas. \nA delightful large country garden\, passionately and imaginatively created by an enthusiastic owner over the past 20 yrs. The garden features a series of circular lawns\, surrounded by borders filled with mass drift and repeat planting of harmonious perennials\, roses\, shrubs\, and more. A newly developed white garden\, a wisteria covered pergola\, a kitchen and cutting garden\, fountains\, and various seating areas. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45488/bumble-farm \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book https://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-bumble-farm-loxwood-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-17/
LOCATION:Bumble Farm Drungewick Lane Loxwood Billingshurst RH14 0RS
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Bumble-Farm.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260205T112932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T112932Z
UID:10027709-1779285600-1779296400@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Fittleworth House: Garden open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Fittleworth House Bedham Lane\, Fittleworth\, Pulborough\, RH20 1JH.\nOpen for NGS every Wed 22 Apr to 13 May\, 22 July to 5 Aug (2-5). Adm £6\, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Cruse Bereavement Support. Visits also by arrangement 23 Apr to 6 Aug for groups of 5 to 40. Parking for a coach available. \nA tranquil\, romantic 3-acre country garden with a redesigned walled kitchen garden growing fruit\, vegetables\, and flowers\, including a large collection of dahlias. A large glasshouse\, an old potting shed\, mixed flower borders\, roses\, rhododendrons\, and lawns. A magnificent cedar tree overlooks the wisteria- covered\, Grade II listed Georgian house (not open). A wild garden with long grass and a 70-metre naturalised stream with ferns and hydrangeas. Featured in The English Garden (Dec 2024) and Gardens Illustrated (April 2025) magazines. The garden sits on a gentle slope but is mostly accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/14546/fittleworth-house \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries from the end of February and as an online Flip Book (link below). \nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-fittleworth-house-garden-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-20/
LOCATION:Fittleworth House Bedham Lane Fittleworth Pulborough\, West Sussex RH20 1JH
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Fittleworth-House.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260304T094915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T094915Z
UID:10028615-1779530400-1779552000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: The Cottage Pulborough: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:The Cottage\nPotts Lane\, Pulborough\, RH20 2BT.\nSat 23 May\, Sat 5 Sept (10-4). Adm £6\, chd free. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement 20 May to 4 Sept for groups of 6 to 20. \nA quintessential English cottage garden\, packed with a mix of perennials and bulbs\, set on a potentially challenging\, multi-layered site. Comprising four distinct rooms\, including a small roof terrace\, a top terrace sitting above the house garden\, and a vegetable garden built in what was once a small swimming pool. Every square inch has been used. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45521/the-cottage \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-the-cottage-pulborough-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:The Cottage Potts Lane Pulborough RH20 2BT
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260305T091324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T091324Z
UID:10028672-1779530400-1779553800@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Grovelands Wineham: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Grovelands\nWineham Lane\, Wineham\, Henfield\, BN5 9AW. 1\nOpens Sat 23\, Sun 24 May (10-4.30). Adm £8\, chd free. Tea\, coffee & cake. \nA South Downs view welcomes you to this rural garden set in over an acre in the hamlet of Wineham. Created and developed by local landscape designer Sue McLaughlin and the owners\, it is designed to delight throughout the seasons. Features include mixed borders\, mature shrubs and orchard. A vegetable garden with a greenhouse and a pond hides behind a tall\, clipped hornbeam hedge. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/37622/grovelands \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book\nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-grovelands-wineham-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Grovelands Wineham Lane Wineham Henfield\, West Sussex BN5 9AW
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260129T095147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T095147Z
UID:10027254-1779544800-1779555600@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Peelers Retreat: Garden open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Peelers Retreat\n70 Ford Road\, Arundel\, BN18 9EX. Opens Sat 4\, Sat 18\, Tue 28 Apr\, Sat 23\, Tue 26 May\, Tue 2\, Sat 6\, Tue 16 June\, Tue 7\, Sat 11\, Tue 21 July (2-5). Adm £5\, chd free. Home- made teas. Refreshments in aid of Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. \nThis inspirational space is a delight with permanent gazebos and comfortable seating to sit and relax\, enjoying delicious teas. When cold we light the fire for our guests. Interlocking beds packed with year-round colour and scent\, shaded\nby specimen trees\, inventive water features and a range of quirky woodland sculptures. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/23227/peelers-retreat \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-peelers-retreat-garden-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-23/
LOCATION:Peelers Retreat 70 Ford Road Arundel BN18 9EX
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T163000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260305T091324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T091324Z
UID:10028673-1779616800-1779640200@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Grovelands Wineham: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Grovelands\nWineham Lane\, Wineham\, Henfield\, BN5 9AW. 1\nOpens Sat 23\, Sun 24 May (10-4.30). Adm £8\, chd free. Tea\, coffee & cake. \nA South Downs view welcomes you to this rural garden set in over an acre in the hamlet of Wineham. Created and developed by local landscape designer Sue McLaughlin and the owners\, it is designed to delight throughout the seasons. Features include mixed borders\, mature shrubs and orchard. A vegetable garden with a greenhouse and a pond hides behind a tall\, clipped hornbeam hedge. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/37622/grovelands \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book\nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-grovelands-wineham-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Grovelands Wineham Lane Wineham Henfield\, West Sussex BN5 9AW
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Grovelands.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260323T103446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T103446Z
UID:10029102-1779620400-1779638400@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: 9 Puttock Way Billingshurst: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:9 Puttock Way\nBillingshurst\, RH14 9ZJ.\nOpens 24 May (11-4). Adm £5\, chd free. Pre-booking essential\, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Home-made teas. \nA very small\, sloping\, new build garden which has been transformed from bare heavy clay into a series of spaces with interesting hard landscaping features. An unexpected cacophony of architectural shapes and textures greets you as you walk through the gate\, a true plant lover’s paradise. This space shows what can be achieved in a short space of time through hard work and passion. Awarded gold for Best Pollinator Garden and Best Large Front Garden\, and overall Pollinator Category winner at the 2025 Billingshurst in Bloom Front Garden competition. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/45524/9-puttock-way \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book\nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/ \nInstagram:\n➡️ https://www.instagram.com/sussexwestngs/  \nFacebook:\n➡️ https://www.facebook.com/sussexwestngs/ 
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-9-puttock-way-billingshurst-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/
LOCATION:9 Puttock Way Billingshurst West Sussex RH14 9ZJ
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260313T090416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T090416Z
UID:10029081-1779624000-1779642000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Shalford House Kingsley Green: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Shalford House\nSquare Drive\, Kingsley Green\, GU27 3LW.\nOpen Sun 24 May\, Sun 2 Aug (12-5). Adm £10\, chd free. Pre-booking essential\, please visit www.ngs. org.uk for information & booking. Home-made teas. Visits also by arrangement 18 May to 31 Aug for groups of 40 to 60. \nA garden designer and plantsman’s garden\, set in 40 acres\, with 10 acres of well maintained gardens created over 30 yrs. Featuring various herbaceous borders\, ponds\, a waterfall lake\, and a 120 metre rill. Walled garden with large Alitex greenhouse with interesting plants inc acers\, hostas\, Cornus kousa and hydrangeas\, all within a beautiful setting. A further 30 acres with arboretum and lake is perfect for picnics. Flat gravel areas with York stone terrace around the house with access to the main sloping lawns via gently sloping paths. Disabled WC. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/19184/shalford-house \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book\nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/ \nInstagram:\n➡️ https://www.instagram.com/sussexwestngs/  \nFacebook:\n➡️ https://www.facebook.com/sussexwestngs/ 
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-shalford-house-kingsley-green-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Shalford House Square Drive Kingsley Green\, Haslemere GU27 3LW
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260309T090404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T090404Z
UID:10028685-1779627600-1779642000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Foxglove Cottage Horsham: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Foxglove Cottage\n29 Orchard Road\, Horsham\, RH13 5NF\nOpen Sun 24 May\, Sun 21\, Thur 25 June (1-5). Adm £6\, chd free. Home-made teas inc vegan\, gluten & dairy free cake. Visits also by arrangement 26 May to 5 July for groups of 12 to 30. Individuals can ask to be added to an existing group visit. \nAn unexpected 1⁄4 acre cottage garden. There’s no lawn\, but gravel and bark paths divide colour-packed mixed borders\, unusual containers\, and quirky salvaged items hidden throughout. Water features encourage wildlife. Sit and enjoy vignettes from a wide variety of seating. At the end of the garden\, you’ll find climbers\, drought tolerant plants\, and a plant nursery. Plenty of ideas to take home. A gravel garden with a large\, rusty metal arbour\, called the Dome! Members of the Hardy Plant Society. A large selection of unusual plants for sale. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/32983/foxglove-cottage \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book\nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-foxglove-cottage-horsham-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:Foxglove Cottage 29 Orchard Road Horsham West Sussex RH13 5NF
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260309T090416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T090416Z
UID:10028688-1779631200-1779642000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: 4 Hillside Cottages West Stoke: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:4 Hillside Cottages\nDowns Road\, West Stoke\, Chichester\, PO18 9BL.\nOpens Sun 24 May\, Sun 7 June\, Sun 19 July\, Sun 16 Aug (2-5). Adm £5\, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Visits also by arrangement 24 May to 16 Aug. \nIn a rural setting\, this stunning garden is densely planted with mixed borders and shrubs. It features a large collection of roses\, clematis\, fuchsias\, and dahlias\, creating a profusion of colour and scent in a beautifully maintained garden. Please visit www. ngs.org.uk for pop-up openings in June\, July\, and August. Please note: there are seven steps to access the garden. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/16613/4-hillside-cottages \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book\nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/ \nInstagram:\n➡️ https://www.instagram.com/sussexwestngs/  \nFacebook:\n➡️ https://www.facebook.com/sussexwestngs/ 
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-4-hillside-cottages-west-stoke-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-24/
LOCATION:4 Hillside Cottages  Downs Road West Stoke Chichester PO18 9BL
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260129T095147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T095147Z
UID:10027255-1779804000-1779814800@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Peelers Retreat: Garden open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Peelers Retreat\n70 Ford Road\, Arundel\, BN18 9EX. Opens Sat 4\, Sat 18\, Tue 28 Apr\, Sat 23\, Tue 26 May\, Tue 2\, Sat 6\, Tue 16 June\, Tue 7\, Sat 11\, Tue 21 July (2-5). Adm £5\, chd free. Home- made teas. Refreshments in aid of Chestnut Tree House children’s hospice. \nThis inspirational space is a delight with permanent gazebos and comfortable seating to sit and relax\, enjoying delicious teas. When cold we light the fire for our guests. Interlocking beds packed with year-round colour and scent\, shaded\nby specimen trees\, inventive water features and a range of quirky woodland sculptures. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/23227/peelers-retreat \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-peelers-retreat-garden-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-26/
LOCATION:Peelers Retreat 70 Ford Road Arundel BN18 9EX
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260205T112932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T112932Z
UID:10027710-1779890400-1779901200@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Fittleworth House: Garden open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Fittleworth House Bedham Lane\, Fittleworth\, Pulborough\, RH20 1JH.\nOpen for NGS every Wed 22 Apr to 13 May\, 22 July to 5 Aug (2-5). Adm £6\, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Cruse Bereavement Support. Visits also by arrangement 23 Apr to 6 Aug for groups of 5 to 40. Parking for a coach available. \nA tranquil\, romantic 3-acre country garden with a redesigned walled kitchen garden growing fruit\, vegetables\, and flowers\, including a large collection of dahlias. A large glasshouse\, an old potting shed\, mixed flower borders\, roses\, rhododendrons\, and lawns. A magnificent cedar tree overlooks the wisteria- covered\, Grade II listed Georgian house (not open). A wild garden with long grass and a 70-metre naturalised stream with ferns and hydrangeas. Featured in The English Garden (Dec 2024) and Gardens Illustrated (April 2025) magazines. The garden sits on a gentle slope but is mostly accessible for wheelchairs and buggies. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/14546/fittleworth-house \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries from the end of February and as an online Flip Book (link below). \nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-fittleworth-house-garden-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-27/
LOCATION:Fittleworth House Bedham Lane Fittleworth Pulborough\, West Sussex RH20 1JH
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260323T113658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T113658Z
UID:10029084-1780063200-1780074000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: 1 Pest Cottage Midhurst: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:1 Pest Cottage\nCarron Lane\, Midhurst\, GU29 9LF.\nOpens Fri 29 May (2-5); Sun 31 May (1-5). Adm £5\, chd free. \nThis edge of woodland architect’s garden\, of approximately 3⁄4 acre\, sits on a sloping sandy site. Designed to support biodiversity\, a series of outdoor spaces connected with informal paths through lightly managed areas\, creates a secret world tucked into the surrounding common land. The chosen planting palette is being adapted in response to changing weather patterns. Exhibition of architect’s projects. Featured in Episode 18 of Gardeners’ World 2023. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/34960/1-pest-cottage \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book\nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/ \nInstagram:\n➡️ https://www.instagram.com/sussexwestngs/  \nFacebook:\n➡️ https://www.facebook.com/sussexwestngs/ 
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-1-pest-cottage-midhurst-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-29/
LOCATION:1 Pest Cottage Carron Lane Midhurst\, Sussex GU29 9LF
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T222046
CREATED:20260323T113658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T113658Z
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: 1 Pest Cottage Midhurst: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:1 Pest Cottage\nCarron Lane\, Midhurst\, GU29 9LF.\nOpens Fri 29 May (2-5); Sun 31 May (1-5). Adm £5\, chd free. \nThis edge of woodland architect’s garden\, of approximately 3⁄4 acre\, sits on a sloping sandy site. Designed to support biodiversity\, a series of outdoor spaces connected with informal paths through lightly managed areas\, creates a secret world tucked into the surrounding common land. The chosen planting palette is being adapted in response to changing weather patterns. Exhibition of architect’s projects. Featured in Episode 18 of Gardeners’ World 2023. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/34960/1-pest-cottage \nThanks to the generosity of garden owners\, volunteers and visitors The National Garden Scheme have donated over £77.8 million to nursing and health charities and in 2025 made an annual donation of over £3.8 million. The core beneficiaries include Carers Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Institute of Community Nursing. \nThe National Garden Scheme doesn’t just open beautiful gardens for charity – they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. They also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. \nTo learn more about the National Garden Scheme\, discover your perfect garden or find out how to open your own garden\, visit ngs.org.uk For gardens opening in Sussex\, pick up a copy of The National Garden Scheme Sussex Booklet\, available free from many local stores\, garden centres and libraries and as an online Flip Book\nhttps://www.galleries.co.uk/NGS/sussex26/ \nInstagram:\n➡️ https://www.instagram.com/sussexwestngs/  \nFacebook:\n➡️ https://www.facebook.com/sussexwestngs/ 
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LOCATION:1 Pest Cottage Carron Lane Midhurst\, Sussex GU29 9LF
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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