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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/2026-05-28/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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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/ 
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
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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/ 
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/the-national-garden-scheme-1-pest-cottage-midhurst-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-05-31/
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
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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/2026-06-02/
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T170000
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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/2026-06-03/
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:20260604T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260116T094148Z
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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/2026-06-04/
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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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T153000
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CREATED:20260323T110759Z
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SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Apuldram Roses: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Apuldram Roses\nCrouchers Farm\, Birdham Road\,\nChichester\, PO20 7EQ.\nFri 5 June\, Fri 3 July (2-3.30). Adm £12.50. Pre-booking essential\, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Tea\, coffee & cake.\nSpend a delightful afternoon listening to an informative talk on keeping your roses thriving. You will then have time to explore the rose garden\, a summer paradise\, especially from June to August when the roses are in full bloom. The garden transforms into a vibrant display of colours and fragrances during these months. The roses\, meticulously cared for\, showcase a stunning array of varieties\, each with its unique charm and beauty. Plants for sale on site. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/47429/apuldram-roses \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-apuldram-roses-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-06-05/
LOCATION:Apuldram Roses Birdham Road Chichester\, West Sussex PO20 7EQ
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260428T083432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T083432Z
UID:10030221-1780740000-1780758000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Green Careers Open Day
DESCRIPTION:A one day event with exhibitors where visitors can explore a variety of plant-based roles\, training and volunteer opportunities. There will be talks from a range of guest speakers on their careers and how they got into horticulture\, plus in behind-the-scenes tours around RHS Garden Wisley (including our Science & Collections department) and an opportunity to talk to members of our New Shoots\, Qualifications\, and School of Horticulture teams to find out about work-based training\, RHS Level 2 or 3 qualifications and New Shoots programmes such as Youth Volunteering and Green Skills Programme at our RHS Hub. This event is free to attend\, however tickets must be pre-booked for each person attending. All details on our website\, https://www.rhs.org.uk/education-learning/qualifications-and-training/new-shoots/events
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/green-careers-open-day/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, RHS Garden Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Garden Wisley":MAILTO:wisley@rhs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260408T130912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T130912Z
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SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: Knepp Castle: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:KNEPP CASTLE\nThe Apple Store\, nr Knepp Castle\, off Pound Lane\, West Grinstead\, Horsham.\nOpen for NGS: Sat6 June (10-5). Adm £15\, chd free. Pre-booking essential\, please visit www.ngs.org.uk for information & booking. Timed slots at 10am\, 11.30am & 2pm. Refreshments in aid of Shipley CE Primary School. For other opening times and information\, please visit garden website. \nThe Walled Garden at Knepp has been transformed into a garden for biodiversity. With designers Tom Stuart- Smith and James Hitchmough\, we have applied some of the principles we’ve learned from rewilding the wider landscape to this small\, confined space to create a mosaic of dynamic habitats for wildlife. The croquet lawn is now a riot of humps and hollows\, hosting almost 1000 species of plants. Lunches available at Knepp Wilding Kitchen\, RH13 8NQ. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/30212/knepp-castle \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/national-garden-scheme-knepp-castle-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/
LOCATION:Knepp Castle The Apple Store\, nr Knepp Castle off Pound Lane\, West Grinstead Horsham West Sussex RH13 8LJ
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260129T095147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T095147Z
UID:10027257-1780754400-1780765200@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/2026-06-06/
LOCATION:Peelers Retreat 70 Ford Road Arundel BN18 9EX
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T170000
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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/2026-06-06/
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:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T163000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260325T090209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T090209Z
UID:10029104-1780833600-1780849800@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Peaslake Open Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Peaslake Open Gardens showcases some of the most stunning gardens in the Surrey Hills. Join us to explore the gardens on Sunday 7th June\, between 12:00-4:30pm. Refuel with tea & a slice of famous Peaslake homemade cake\, enjoy live music\, children’s activities\, buy great value plants\, homemade produce and much more! \nPurchase tickets beforehand\, or on the day\, from Peaslake Village Stores. Proceeds go to Peaslake Schools Trust.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/peaslake-open-gardens/
LOCATION:Peaslake Village Hall\, Walking Bottom\, Peaslake\, Surrey\, GU5 9RR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260331T080944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T080944Z
UID:10029131-1780837200-1780853400@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Petworth's Secret Garden Trail
DESCRIPTION:Petworth’s much loved Secret Gardens Trail returns\, in aid of Petworth’s Community Wellbeing Garden; ‘ Where Nature Heals and Community Grows.’\nVisitors are invited to enjoy a magical afternoon exploring some of the town’s most beautiful hidden spaces\, from sweeping country gardens and elegant courtyards to abundant ‘no dig’ organic allotments\, with entertainment\, live music\, refreshments and a children’s trail.\nAdvance tickets available from:\n• Spriggs Florist\, Petworth (cash)\n• Community Wellbeing Garden stall at Petworth Farmers Market\n• Online: https://tinyurl.com/SecretGardens2026
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/petworths-secret-garden-trail/
LOCATION:Rosemary Gardens\, Petworth\, next to Petworth Main Car Park\, Petworth\, West Sussex\, Gu28 0Ap\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Petworth's Community Wellbeing Garden":MAILTO:kate@petworthcommunitygarden.co.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260401T155159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T155159Z
UID:10029208-1780837200-1780853400@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: Durford Abbey Barn: Open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Durford Abbey Barn\nPetersfield\, GU31 5AU.\nSat 6\, Sun 7 June (1-5.30). Adm £6\, chd free. Home-made teas. Refreshments in aid of Rosemary Foundation. Plants in aid of Home-Start Butser. \nA 1-acre plot with areas styled with cottage garden\, prairie and shady borders set in the South Downs National Park with views of the Downs. Plants for sale. Partial wheelchair access due to quite steep grass slopes. \nOccasionally garden openings need to be cancelled please always check on the NGS website ngs.org.uk \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/34019/durford-abbey-barn \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/national-garden-scheme-durford-abbey-barn-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-06-07/
LOCATION:Durford Abbey Barn Petersfield GU31 5AU
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260224T111454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T111454Z
UID:10028511-1780840800-1780851600@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/2026-06-07/
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:20260607T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260309T090416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T090416Z
UID:10028689-1780840800-1780851600@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/2026-06-07/
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:20260610T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260205T112932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T112932Z
UID:10027712-1781100000-1781110800@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/2026-06-10/
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:20260611T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260116T094148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T094148Z
UID:10027187-1781172000-1781193600@vantagepointmag.co.uk
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/2026-06-11/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260401T080113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T080113Z
UID:10029198-1781395200-1781481599@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bookham Open Gardens 2026
DESCRIPTION:This year’s event will feature around 14 varied and attractive private gardens (4 new to event) where garden owners will give you a warm welcome and provide you with the opportunity to pick up ideas for your own garden or simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Also joining us are Fetcham Village Infants School and Little Bookham Allotments. \nThe proceeds from the day go towards the upkeep of our Old Barn Hall. Delicious home baked cakes\, filled rolls and drinks will be served there throughout the day. \nTickets on sale from 22nd May: £8 online from www.bookhamopengardens.co.uk\, or from the Old Barn Hall KT23 3PQ (Mon\, Weds\, Fri 9.30am-12 noon)\, the Vineries (event sponsors) & other local outlets\, £9 on the day. You can also buy them at the first garden you visit. Assistance dogs only. \nFor more information visit www.bookhamopengardens.co.uk nearer the time (where you’ll find a downloadable programme)\, look for ‘Bookham Open Gardens’ on Facebook\, or contact Tina Hutton on 01372 457598\, email tina.hutton@btinternet.com or Diane Poole on opengardensinfo@gmail.com
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/bookham-open-gardens-2026/
LOCATION:The Old Barn Hall  Great Bookham KT23 3PQ\, The Old Barn hall\, Great Bookham\, Surrey\, KT23 3PQ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Bookham Open Gardens":MAILTO:tina.hutton@btinternet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260130T095915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T095915Z
UID:10027267-1781424000-1781456400@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:The National Garden Scheme: Rymans Apuldram: Garden open in aid of NGS charities
DESCRIPTION:Rymans\nAppledram Lane South\, Apuldram\, Chichester\, PO20 7EG.\nOpens for NGS Sat 11\, Sun\, 12 Apr\, Sun 14 June\, Sun 13 Sept (2-5). Adm £8\, chd free. Refreshments in aid of St Mary’s Church\, Apuldram. Visits also by arrangement 11 Apr to 25 Sept for groups of 10 to 30. \nWalled and other gardens surround a C15 stone house (not open). Featuring bulbs\, flowering shrubs\, roses\, ponds\, a potager\, and many unusual and rare trees and shrubs. In late spring\, the wisterias are spectacular. Hybrid musk roses fill the walled garden in June\, and in late summer\, the garden is filled with dahlias\, sedums\, late roses\, sages\, and Japanese anemones. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/4769/rymans \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-rymans-apuldram-garden-open-in-aid-of-ngs-charities/2026-06-14/
LOCATION:Rymans Appledram Lane South Apuldram Chichester PO20 7EG
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260614T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260407T080307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T080307Z
UID:10029218-1781442000-1781460000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:Shere Open Gardens 2026
DESCRIPTION:Visit the picturesque village of Shere on Sunday\, 14th June between 1pm to 6pm to view around 15 private gardens\, raising funds for Cherry Trees respite care and other local village causes.\nThere will an opportunity to buy plants\, enjoy a refreshing drink at the Pimms Stall\, and homemade tea and cakes in the village hall.\nTickets: on the day – adults £10\, over 65s £8\, under 16s are free\, or buy discounted tickets online (adults £9 www.shereopengardens.co.uk)\nFree parking.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/shere-open-gardens-2026/
LOCATION:Shere village hall\, 1 gomshall lane\, Shere\, Surrey\, gu5 9hb\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Shere Open Gardens":MAILTO:shereopengardens@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260129T095147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T095147Z
UID:10027258-1781618400-1781629200@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/2026-06-16/
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:20260616T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260224T111422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T111422Z
UID:10028504-1781618400-1781629200@vantagepointmag.co.uk
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/2026-06-16/
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:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260428T083635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T083635Z
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SUMMARY:Sweet Pea Show
DESCRIPTION:The National Sweet Pea Society hold their early national show – an extravaganza for the senses! Enjoy the stunning displays of sweet pea competition classes\, container grown sweet peas in a huge variety of colours\, cut flower displays and sweet pea art. There will be talks and demonstrations throughout the day. Included in normal garden admission.
URL:https://vantagepointmag.co.uk/jottings/sweet-pea-show/
LOCATION:RHS Garden Wisley\, RHS Garden Wisley\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU23 6QB\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="RHS Garden Wisley":MAILTO:wisley@rhs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260617T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260205T112932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T112932Z
UID:10027713-1781704800-1781715600@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/2026-06-17/
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:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260116T094148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T094148Z
UID:10027188-1781776800-1781798400@vantagepointmag.co.uk
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/2026-06-18/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260309T090404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T090404Z
UID:10028686-1782046800-1782061200@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/2026-06-21/
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:20260621T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260621T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260126T092301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T092301Z
UID:10027242-1782048600-1782063000@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: Down Place\, South Harting: Garden open in aid of National Garden Scheme charities
DESCRIPTION:Down Place\, Hill Lane\, South Harting\, Petersfield\, GU31 5PN opens for the National Garden Scheme Sat 28\, Sun 29 Mar\, Sun 21\, Mon 22 June (1.30-5.30). Adm £6\, chd free. Tea\, coffee\, home-made cakes & cream teas. Refreshments in aid of The Friends of Harting Church. Visits also by arrangement 1 Mar to 26 July for groups of 15 to 45. Talk on the house & garden\, followed by a guided tour. \nSet high in the South Downs with sweeping views of rolling woodland\, this garden blends beautifully into its natural surroundings. Rose and herbaceous borders contour the slopes\, while a productive vegetable garden and shaded beech walks lead to a vibrant wildflower meadow. In spring\, it bursts with wild daffodils and cowslips\, followed by six native orchid varieties and other wildflowers from late May to early July. Seeds from the meadow help restore damaged areas across the South Downs National Park\, making this garden a haven for both beauty and biodiversity. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/11729/down-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 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-down-place-south-harting-garden-open-in-aid-of-national-garden-scheme-charities/2026-06-21/
LOCATION:Down Place South Harting Petersfield GU31 5PN
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260622T173000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260126T092301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T092301Z
UID:10027243-1782135000-1782149400@vantagepointmag.co.uk
SUMMARY:National Garden Scheme: Down Place\, South Harting: Garden open in aid of National Garden Scheme charities
DESCRIPTION:Down Place\, Hill Lane\, South Harting\, Petersfield\, GU31 5PN opens for the National Garden Scheme Sat 28\, Sun 29 Mar\, Sun 21\, Mon 22 June (1.30-5.30). Adm £6\, chd free. Tea\, coffee\, home-made cakes & cream teas. Refreshments in aid of The Friends of Harting Church. Visits also by arrangement 1 Mar to 26 July for groups of 15 to 45. Talk on the house & garden\, followed by a guided tour. \nSet high in the South Downs with sweeping views of rolling woodland\, this garden blends beautifully into its natural surroundings. Rose and herbaceous borders contour the slopes\, while a productive vegetable garden and shaded beech walks lead to a vibrant wildflower meadow. In spring\, it bursts with wild daffodils and cowslips\, followed by six native orchid varieties and other wildflowers from late May to early July. Seeds from the meadow help restore damaged areas across the South Downs National Park\, making this garden a haven for both beauty and biodiversity. \nhttps://findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/11729/down-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 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-down-place-south-harting-garden-open-in-aid-of-national-garden-scheme-charities/2026-06-22/
LOCATION:Down Place South Harting Petersfield GU31 5PN
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Garden Scheme%3A":MAILTO:hello@ngs.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260624T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T171038
CREATED:20260205T112932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T112932Z
UID:10027714-1782309600-1782320400@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/2026-06-24/
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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