35 Gardens are taking part in 2025
Garden Features
Alpines, shrubs, planted borders, wildlife feeders, trails, hedges, mature gardens
Visitor Information
Open Days: Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025 (Confirmed)
Hours: 10am to 5pm (2024)
Cost: £5, covers both days, accompanied under 16’s free (2024)
Address: Brightlingsea, near Colchester, Essex, CO7 0JD
About Brightlingsea Open Gardens
Two days of entertainment!
Brightlingsea Open Gardens features around 35 gardens although as the event is open for two days the numbers may vary on each day.
There is a wide variety of gardens open and many will offer refreshments including lunch, ice cream as well as books and artwork for sale.
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“ a friendly welcome from everyone”
Proceeds
All of the proceeds go to the St. Helena Hospice, Colchester.
Tickets
Tickets and maps can be purchased on the day from the gardens taking part or from high street stores.
Local Weather & Forecast
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Contact
The best way to get hold of someone ahead or on the day
Tel: 07709 980 660
Email: paulineskerritt@gmail.com
Refreshments
Refreshments are available at the event from some participating gardens and there is a licenced bar at Springmead Gardens.
Plant sales
Plants will sold at the event from some of the gardens.
Toilet Facilities
Toilets are available at the event.
Directions & Parking
Parking is available on street outside most of the gardens.
Photographs
Check with each garden owner and please respect their privacy.
Dog Friendly
Check with each garden owner please.
Garden Access
Gardens are entered at your own risk.
All information was believed to be correct at the time of publication
near Colchester Essex CO7 0JD
United Kingdom