Winster Secret Gardens

Approximately 23 Gardens

Key Features

Refreshments, Plant Sales, Jazz, Morris Dancers, Craft Sales, Children’s Gnome Trail

Visitor Information

Open Days: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2026 (confirmed)
Hours: 1.30pm to 5.30pm
Cost: £9, covers both days, or £6 per day, accompanied children free
Address: Winster, between Matlock and Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE4 2DR
Note: All gardens may not be open each day.

About Winster Secret Gardens

At Winster Secret Gardens event there are at least 23 gardens for you to see and enjoy over the weekend.

Expect to see a good mix of as you follow the trail around the village.

There is also a gnome hunt for children!

As well as the gardens there are local crafts for sale and jazz in one of the gardens on both days.

And do look out for the Morris dancers on Saturday and a 45 concert by the Wyns Tor Singers in the church on Sunday.

Accommodation in Winster, in Derbyshire

If you are looking for somewhere to stay in Winster then look here for accommodation options near the gardens.

Photos by John Cook

Proceeds

All proceeds are donated to the village hall, the Burton Institute and other village organisations.

Refreshments

Homemade refreshments are available in several gardens.

Plant Sales

There will be plant sales from local producer Winster-based Peak Cottage Plants.

Tickets

Buy your tickets on the day from outside the Market House in Main Street, and from the Park and Ride car park.

Card payments accepted.

Contact Details

The best way to contact organisers before and on the days of the event.
Tel: 01629 650 364
Email: secretgardens@winster.org
Web: here

Accessibility

Winster is a hilly village so gardens which are deemed accessible are marked on your map.

If using a wheelchair there are steps involved in all gardens.

Most gardens have uneven paths so those with poor vision may need assistance.

Toilet Facilities

Toilets are available at this event.

Parking

 There is a free Park and Ride – look out for the signs on entry to the village.

Very limited parking in the village so please do use the Park and Ride.

Photos

Check with your garden hosts please if its ok to take photos.

Dog Friendly

Roughly half of the gardens accept dogs – these are marked on your map.

^{All information was believed to be correct at the time of publication.}