Approximately 14 Gardens
Visitor Information for Swanmore Open Gardens
Key Features
Ten gardens are expected to open, there is a free park & ride scheme to take you to the gardens.
Open Days: Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th of May 2026 (confirmed)
Hours: 1pm to 5pm
Cost: £6 (under 15’s free)
Address: The Paterson Centre, Church Road, Swanmore, Hampshire, SO32 2PA
About Swanmore Open Gardens
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On the edge of the Meon Valley, in the heart of the Winchester, Portsmouth and Southampton triangle, our delightful village will open many of its gardens to visitors.
On Saturday we will have 7-9 gardens open in and around the village centre and on Sunday there is a unique opportunity to view 6-9 gardens in Upper Swanmore, many of which will be opening for the first time.
In addition to fabulous views over to the Isle of Wight, Upper Swanmore is the home of the charity Helping Hooves and they will be staging a small exhibition.
On both days we have a mix of large (upto 2 acres) and small gardens and the Lions Minibus will be there to whisk you to and fro at no cost, so no need to worry about parking.
Teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes will be available in the Paterson Centre from 2pm.
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
The aim of the 2026 event is to give you a wonderful day to remember, whilst raising funds for charity.
We will be opening again for the weekend of 27/28th June with some different gardens.
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“This event has been running for years, for the last few proceeds have gone to benefit Rowans Hospice, The Paterson Centre and St Barnabas Church”
Proceeds
The proceeds of the open gardens are donated to Rowans Hospice, The Paterson Centre, St Barnabas Church & YMCA Fairthorne.
Tickets
The Paterson Centre SO32 2PA from 12:30pm onwards
Local Weather & Forecast
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Contact Details
The best way to contact organisers before and on the days of the event.
Tel: 07848 839407
Email: events@stbarnabas.org.uk
Web: stbarnabas.org.uk
Facebook: https://facebook.com/StBarnabasSwanmore
Plant Sales
There will be some plants for sale, grown by villagers.
Refreshments
Tea, Coffee and homemade cakes available in The Paterson Centre between 2-5pm.
There are 3 pubs in the village all providing meals.
Toilet Facilities
At The Paterson Centre, including Accessible Toilet.
Parking
Either of 2 carparks opposite the Churchyard.
Venue is signposted from 1-2 miles away, routes to gardens are signposted
Disabled Access
Paterson Centre is accessible and Saturday is better than Sunday, but all gardens will be only partially accessible.
Photographs
Yes, photographs are allowed.
Dog Friendly
Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome including Park & Ride.
All information was believed to be correct at the time of publication.
Church Road
Swanmore Hampshire SO32 2PA
United Kingdom