Thornton Open Gardens – 12 Gardens
Gardens, Reservoir Views and Cream Teas!
Explore 12 beautiful Thornton gardens with stunning views over Thornton Reservoir.
Enjoy plant sales, village stalls, refreshments and a visit to St Peter’s Church while supporting its preservation and restoration.
Click here for more useful details to help plan your visit to Thornton Open Gardens
Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Days: Sunday 21t June 2026
Opening Times: 1pm to 6pm
Admission Prices: £5, accompanied children free
Tickets Information: Available from Thornton Nurseries, The Bricklayers Arms, The Corner Shop. St. Peter’s Church
And at all participating gardens and the Community Centre
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About Thornton Open Gardens
Thornton Open Gardens is welcoming you to enjoy their 12 gardens this year with great views over Thornton Resevoir.
Expect to find stalls and other attractions dotted around the village.
And St. Peters Church will be open.
Refreshments including Teas, cream teas and ice creams will be available at the Community Centre.
There will be a wide variety of plants on sale.
All proceeds from this event are for the maintenance, restoration and improvement of our beautiful historic church.
Toilets facilities are available.
Accessibility at Thornton Open Gardens
Some gardens are suitable for wheelchair use and are marked on the map. May aren’t due to slopes and terraces.
Dogs at Thornton Open Gardens
Well behaved dogs on leads ae welcomed in all gardens.

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Images are from previous Thornton Open Gardens
Parking & Directions
There is some parking available at the Community Centre and at Thornton Club.
A sheet with further information on parking is available, with suggestions on where places can be found on the walking route.
Local Accommodation near to Thornton Open Gardens
If you are looking for somewhere to stay near to Thornton Open Gardens then look here for your local Markfield Accommodation.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact for Thornton Open Gardens
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication
Thornton
Markfield Leicestershire LE67 1AH
United Kingdom