33 Gardens are taking part in 2026
Garden Features
Alpines, shrubs, planted borders, wildlife feeders, trails, hedges, mature gardens
Visitor Information
Open Days: Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026 (Confirmed)
Hours: 10am to 5pm
Cost: £5, covers both days, accompanied under 16’s free
Address: Brightlingsea, near Colchester, Essex, CO7 0JD
About Brightlingsea Open Gardens
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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.
And Springmead Gardens has lunches, home-made cakes and licenced bar!
Proceeds
All proceeds to St. Helena Hospice in Colchester.
Tickets
Entry by programme available from any participating garden or shops in the High Street.
Local Weather & Forecast
28°C | °F
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
On-street parking near most gardens.
Follow the B1029 into the town. Gardens are marked with a colourful windmill outside, you will pass some as you drive into town.
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