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SUMMARY:Walk for Wellness
DESCRIPTION:Want to have fun and raise money for The Therapy Garden in Normandy? \nJoin our Walk for Wellness on Saturday 25th April 2026 – 10am. \nA choice of two routes: 5 miles or 3 miles\, starting and finishing at: \nThe Therapy Garden\, Manor Fruit Farm\, Glaziers lane\, Normandy\, GU3 2DT
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/walk-for-wellness-2/
LOCATION:The Therapy Garden – Normandy\, Manor Fruit Farm\, Glaziers Lane\, Normandy\, Surrey\, GU3 2DT\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Judy’s Cottage Garden\, Worthing: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Judy’s Cottage Garden\n33 The Plantation\, Worthing\, BN13 2AE\nSat 25 Apr\, Sat 27 June\, Sat 5 Sept (10.30-3). Adm £5\, chd free. Home-made teas. \nA beautiful medium sized cottage garden with something of interest all year-round. The garden has several mature trees creating a feeling of seclusion. The informal beds contain\na mixture of shrubs\, perennials\, cottage garden plants and spring bulbs. There are little hidden areas to enjoy\, a small fish pond and other water features. There is also a raised\, pretty log cabin overlooking 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/43196/judys-cottage-garden \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-judys-cottage-garden-worthing-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Judy’s Cottage Garden 33 The Plantation\, Worthing\, West Sussex. BN13 2AE
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T170000
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: 53 Cedar Drive Chichester: One of two gardens opening together in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:53 Cedar Drive Chichester\, PO19 3EH.\nOpen for NGS Sat 25\, Sun 26 Apr\, Sat 18\, Sun 19 July (10.30-5). Combined adm with 25 Parklands Road £7\, chd free. Tea\, coffee & cake. \nThis garden behind a 1937 semi plays host to a venerable Bramley. Other trees\, such as Tibetan birch and Photinia ‘Red Robin’\, were chosen for their colour\, which is carried through the seasons by tulips\, Geum\, Alstroemeria\, dahlias\, cannas\, roses\, and penstemon. Cotinus and Heuchera enrich the palette. Hard landscaping and a potting shed\, added in 2022\, helped to pull the plant collection into a cohesive\n51 Carlisle Road design. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/48728/53-cedar-drive \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/48595/25_parklands_road \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-53-cedar-drive-chichester-one-of-two-gardens-opening-together-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:53 Cedar Drive Chichester\, PO19 3EH
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T092812Z
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: 25 Parklands Road Chichester: One of two gardens opening together in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:25 Parklands Road\nChichester\, PO19 3DX.\nOpens for NGS Sat 25\, Sun 26 Apr\, Sat 18\, Sun 19 July (10.30-5). Combined adm with 53 Cedar Drive £7\, chd free. Tea\, coffee & cake. Visits also by arrangement 18 Apr to 7 July for groups of up to 6. \nDeveloped from rough grass in 2020\, this exuberant gravel garden was created by its artist owner. Contrasting foliage\, less common plants\, and effervescent flowers linger long. Many plants self-seed\, increasing a natural look.\nThis west facing town garden is loosely divided into three sections\, with a fine greenhouse housing fascinating cacti and succulents. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/48595/25_parklands_road \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/48728/53-cedar-drive \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-25-parklands-road-chichester-one-of-two-gardens-opening-together-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:25 Parklands Road  Chichester\, PO19 3DX
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T003358
CREATED:20260209T091739Z
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: 53 Cedar Drive Chichester: One of two gardens opening together in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:53 Cedar Drive Chichester\, PO19 3EH.\nOpen for NGS Sat 25\, Sun 26 Apr\, Sat 18\, Sun 19 July (10.30-5). Combined adm with 25 Parklands Road £7\, chd free. Tea\, coffee & cake. \nThis garden behind a 1937 semi plays host to a venerable Bramley. Other trees\, such as Tibetan birch and Photinia ‘Red Robin’\, were chosen for their colour\, which is carried through the seasons by tulips\, Geum\, Alstroemeria\, dahlias\, cannas\, roses\, and penstemon. Cotinus and Heuchera enrich the palette. Hard landscaping and a potting shed\, added in 2022\, helped to pull the plant collection into a cohesive\n51 Carlisle Road design. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/48728/53-cedar-drive \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/48595/25_parklands_road \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-53-cedar-drive-chichester-one-of-two-gardens-opening-together-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:53 Cedar Drive Chichester\, PO19 3EH
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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CREATED:20260209T092812Z
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: 25 Parklands Road Chichester: One of two gardens opening together in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:25 Parklands Road\nChichester\, PO19 3DX.\nOpens for NGS Sat 25\, Sun 26 Apr\, Sat 18\, Sun 19 July (10.30-5). Combined adm with 53 Cedar Drive £7\, chd free. Tea\, coffee & cake. Visits also by arrangement 18 Apr to 7 July for groups of up to 6. \nDeveloped from rough grass in 2020\, this exuberant gravel garden was created by its artist owner. Contrasting foliage\, less common plants\, and effervescent flowers linger long. Many plants self-seed\, increasing a natural look.\nThis west facing town garden is loosely divided into three sections\, with a fine greenhouse housing fascinating cacti and succulents. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/48595/25_parklands_road \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/48728/53-cedar-drive \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-25-parklands-road-chichester-one-of-two-gardens-opening-together-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:25 Parklands Road  Chichester\, PO19 3DX
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T003358
CREATED:20260116T094150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T094150Z
UID:10027207-1777212000-1777222800@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: Manor of Dean Tillington: Open Garden
DESCRIPTION:Manor of Dean Tillington\, Petworth\, GU28 9AP.\nOpens Sun 1 Feb (2am-4pm); Sun 22 Mar\, Sun 26 Apr (2pm-5pm). Adm £6\, chd free. Tea\, coffee & cake. Visits also by arrangement 2 Feb to 19 June for groups of 20+.\nApprox 3 acres of traditional English garden with extensive views of the South Downs. Herbaceous borders\, early spring bulbs\, bluebell woodland walk\, walled kitchen garden with fruit\, vegetables and cutting flowers. NB under long term programme of restoration\, some parts of the garden may be affected. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/3616/manor-of-dean \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 Carer’s Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. \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/national-garden-scheme-manor-of-dean-tillington-open-garden/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:The Manor of Dean\, Tillington\, West Sussex\, GU28 9AP\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260426T173000
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Newtimber Place: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Newtimber Place\nNewtimber\, Hassocks. BN6 9BU.\nSun 26 Apr (2-5.30). Adm £7\, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Mid Downland Parish (local churches). \nBeautiful C17 moated house (not open). Gardens and woods full of bulbs and wild flowers in spring. Herbaceous border and lawns. Moat flanked by water plants. Mature trees\, wild garden\, and ducks. Wheelchair access across lawn to parts of garden\, tearoom and WC. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk –\nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/735/newtimber-place \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-newtimber-place-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/
LOCATION:Newtimber Place Newtimber\, Hassocks BN6 9BU
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260524T003358
CREATED:20260116T094503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T094503Z
UID:10027214-1777282200-1777305600@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: Denmans Garden Fontwell: Open Garden
DESCRIPTION:Denmans Garden\nDenmans Lane\, Fontwell\, BN18 0SU\nOpen for NGS: Mon 16 Feb (snowdrop day)\, Mon 27 Apr\, Mon 26 Oct (9.30-4). Adm £10\, chd £8. Pre-booking essential\, please phone 01243 278950\, email office@denmans.org or visit www.denmans. org for information & booking. Light refreshments. For other opening times and information\, please phone\, email or visit garden website. Award-winning Grade II registered tranquil contemporary garden\, created by gravel gardening pioneer Joyce Robinson and developed by renowned landscape designer John Brookes MBE. Known for its curvilinear layout and complex planting\, features including year-round colour\, unusual plants\, structure and fragrance in the gravel gardens\, dry riverbeds\, ponds\, walled garden\, and conservatory. Plant Nursery with specially selected and unusual shrubs\, grasses\, ferns\, and herbaceous perennials. The Gift Shop has beautifully curated gifts and locally made products. Midpines Café serves breakfast\, lunch\, and afternoon tea. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/5576/denmans-garden \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 Carer’s Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. \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/national-garden-scheme-denmans-garden-fontwell-open-garden/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Denmans Garden Denmans Lane Fontwell\, Sussex BN18 0SU
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T003358
CREATED:20260129T095147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T095147Z
UID:10027253-1777384800-1777395600@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/2026-04-28/
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:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T003358
CREATED:20260116T094153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T094153Z
UID:10027210-1777456800-1777482000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: Highdown Gardens: Open Garden
DESCRIPTION:Highdown Gardens 33 Highdown Rise\, Littlehampton Road\, Goring-by- Sea\, Worthing\, BN12 6FB.\nOpens for NGS Wed 11\, Thur 12 Feb (10am-4.30pm); Wed 29\, Thur 30 Apr (10am-7pm). Adm by donation. For other opening times and information\, please email or visit garden website. \nHighdown Gardens were created by Sir Frederick Stern. They are home to rare plants and trees\, many grown from seed collected by Wilson\, Farrer and Kingdon-Ward. A\nfully equipped glasshouse enables the propagation of this National Plant Collection. A visitor centre shares stories of the plants and people behind the gardens. An accessible path leads to a sensory garden with a secret sea view. Highdown is also offering Snowdrop Identification tours on 11 and 12 Feb and Peony Identification tours on 29 and 30 April\, for more information and booking\, see garden website. Accessible top pathway and lift to visitor centre\, see garden website accessibility page for full details. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/6351/highdown-gardens \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 Carer’s Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. \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/national-garden-scheme-highdown-gardens-open-garden/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Highdown Gardens  33 Highdown Rise\, Littlehampton Road  Goring-by-Sea  West Sussex  BN12 6FB
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260524T003358
CREATED:20260205T112932Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:Fittleworth House Bedham Lane Fittleworth Pulborough\, West Sussex RH20 1JH
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SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: The Old Vicarage Washington: Open Garden
DESCRIPTION:The Old Vicarage The Street\, Washington\, RH20 4AS\nOpen Every Thur 5 Feb to 1 Oct (10am-4pm). Adm £10\, chd free. Pre-booking essential\, please visit www.ngs. org.uk for information & booking. Self service light refreshments on Thurs (cash only) & picnics welcome. \nMon 6 Apr\, Mon 31 Aug (10am-5pm). Adm £10\, chd free. Home-made teas. Purchase ticket in advance or at the gate on the day. Visits also by arrangement 16 Mar to 1 Oct for groups of 10 to 30. No private group visits on Thursdays. \nA truly creative garden\, nurtured over 35 years to become a visitor favourite. Spanning over 3 acres\, it features formal topiary\, seasonal borders\, a contemporary water sculpture\, an Italianate gazebo\, specimen and mature trees\, a Japanese garden with waterfall and tea house\, a large copse with a stream\, a stumpery and treehouse\, and a kitchen garden with fruit trees. With 4000 tulips and bulbs planted annually\, the garden also opens in Feb for snowdrops. WC available. Featured in RHS The Garden magazine\, March 2025. Regional Finalist\, The English Garden’s The Nation’s Favourite Gardens 2021. Wheelchair access to front garden; rear garden is on a slope. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/21793/the-old-vicarage \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 Carer’s Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. \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/national-garden-scheme-the-old-vicarage-washington-open-garden/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:The Old Vicarage The Street Washington\, Sussex RH20 4AS\, The Old Vicarage The Street Washington\, Sussex RH20 4AS\, Washington\, West Sussex\, RH20 4AS\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: Highdown Gardens: Open Garden
DESCRIPTION:Highdown Gardens 33 Highdown Rise\, Littlehampton Road\, Goring-by- Sea\, Worthing\, BN12 6FB.\nOpens for NGS Wed 11\, Thur 12 Feb (10am-4.30pm); Wed 29\, Thur 30 Apr (10am-7pm). Adm by donation. For other opening times and information\, please email or visit garden website. \nHighdown Gardens were created by Sir Frederick Stern. They are home to rare plants and trees\, many grown from seed collected by Wilson\, Farrer and Kingdon-Ward. A\nfully equipped glasshouse enables the propagation of this National Plant Collection. A visitor centre shares stories of the plants and people behind the gardens. An accessible path leads to a sensory garden with a secret sea view. Highdown is also offering Snowdrop Identification tours on 11 and 12 Feb and Peony Identification tours on 29 and 30 April\, for more information and booking\, see garden website. Accessible top pathway and lift to visitor centre\, see garden website accessibility page for full details. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/6351/highdown-gardens \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 Carer’s Trust\, Macmillan Cancer Support\, Marie Curie\, Hospice UK\, Parkinson’s UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute. \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/national-garden-scheme-highdown-gardens-open-garden/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Highdown Gardens  33 Highdown Rise\, Littlehampton Road  Goring-by-Sea  West Sussex  BN12 6FB
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