Approximately 30 Gardens
Visitor Information
Open Days: Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May 2025 – Confirmed
Hours: 11am to 5pm
Cost: £5, accompanied under 14’s free, tickets valid for both days, cash only
Address: Wivenhoe, near Colchester, Essex, CO7 9BJ
About Bishopsteignton Open Gardens
Early Start!
The Wivenhoe Open Gardens are one of the earliest open gardens events to take place.
Situated on the River Colne there are about 30 gardens taking part so allow time if you want to see them all.
Locally grown plant sales are in some of the gardens.
Tickets are valid for two days and all gardens may not be open each day.
Refreshments are available in the church and various gardens.
And there are crafts, books and jigsaws available to purchase in the church.
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Proceeds
The proceeds of the open gardens are shared between St Mary’s Church and local causes which are chosen each year by The Wivenhoe Society.
Tickets
Tickets can be bought on the day from various shops and some participating gardens.
Contact Details
The best way to contact organisers before and on the days of the event.
Phone: 07956 202 505
Email: Peter@toadhall2.co.uk
Web: here
Local Weather & Forecast
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Plant Sales
There are plant sales in some of the gardens.
Refreshments
Refreshments are available at St Marys Church and some of the gardens.
Toilet Facilities
Yes, there are toilets at the event.
Disabled Access
Check with the each garden or organisers.
Parking
Parking is available in a small car park and outside most of the gardens.
Photographs
Check with the garden owners.
Dog Friendly
Check with the each garden or organisers.
Garden Access
Gardens are entered at your own risk.
All information was believed to be correct at the time of publication.
Colchester Essex CO7 9BJ
United Kingdom