Old Bladbean Stud Gardens
Old Bladbean Stud Gardens visitors describe the gardens as stunning, fragrant and thoughtfully designed.
Guests particularly love the spectacular mirrored herbaceous borders, the abundance of flowers and roses and the welcoming experience of guided tours by the passionate garden owner.
Refreshments and plant sales also available on NGS open days.
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Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Days: Open on these dates 24th May, 7th and 21st June, 5th and 19th July – 2026 NGS days
Opening Times: 2pm to 6pm
Open by arrangement: 1st June to 1st August, weekdays, 9am to 11am
Admission Prices: Adults £7, Under 16’s Free
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Top Tip: You can book visits outside of the NGS open days – so go ahead and book!
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About Old Bladbean Stud Gardens
Old Bladbean Stud Gardens was voted The Nation’s Favourite Garden in the South East and comprises of several gardens within the main garden.
Created single handedly over a number of years by owner Carol the gardens are managed free of artificial fertilizers and pesticides.
Is this labour of love? I think so!
So as you wander around the gardens you will find the rose Garden, Yellow Garden, Pastels Garden, Fruit nd Vegetable Garden and the double mirrored borders.
Watch out for some sculptures as well dotted round the gardens.
If you attend on an NGS day then cream teas will be served in the yellow garden!
And there are propagated plants in pots for sale as well.
Accessibility at Old Bladbean Stud Gardens
Garden is not accessible to wheelchairs or pushchairs.
Dogs at Old Bladbean Stud Gardens
Dogs are not permitted in the garden.
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Visitor Reviews of Old Bladbean Stud Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 5 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors think about their visit to Old Bladbean Stud Gardens:
Graham Ashdown:
“An amazing garden… full of flowers and the air is full of delightful rose scent.” He especially appreciated that many plants are self-sown or propagated by the owner, adding a personal and authentic touch.
Heather Jobling:
“The best mirrored herbaceous borders I have seen.” She also praised the excellent guided tour by the garden’s creator, calling the overall experience “just sublime.”
Liz Betts:
“The most amazingly beautiful garden.” Despite being slightly tricky to find, she felt the beauty of the garden made it completely worth the visit.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Old Bladbean Stud Gardens
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