Essex Open Gardens

Essex Open Gardens

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Essex has some amazing villages to visit such as Burnham-on-Crouch on the river Couch, Boreham, Danbury and Little Baddow, Little Waltham, Harwich, Great Oakley, Aldham, Chelmsford, Wivenhoe, Colchester New Town, Bures, Wickham Bishops Garden Festival, Manuden, Great Easton, Writtle and Chipping Ongar as well as the coastal towns of Southend, Tollesbury and Clacton-on-Sea.

Rayleigh Garden Trail, Essex
Rayleigh Garden Trail, Essex

Rayleigh Garden Trail, Rayleigh, Essex

Saturday 29th to Monday 31st August 2026 – Confirmed, 21 Gardens
Explore 21 beautiful Rayleigh gardens, enjoy tasty lunches and support Friends of Holy Trinity this Bank Holiday weekend in 2026. More Details here

Coggeshall Open Gardens Leeze House
Coggeshall Open Gardens Leeze House

Coggeshall Open Gardens, Coggeshall, Essex

Sunday June 7th 2026 – Confirmed, 17 Gardens
The Coggeshall Open Gardens on the 7th June 2026 with 17 gardens including some new ones. Plenty of refreshments & entertainment! More Details here

Springfield Open Gardens
Springfield Open Gardens

Springfield Open Gardens, Springfield, Essex

Sunday June 7th 2026 – Confirmed, 15 Gardens
Visit 15 stunning Springfield gardens, enjoy blooms, refreshments & plant sales, all while supporting Farleigh Hospice. More Details here

Writtle Open Gardens
Writtle Open Gardens

Writtle Open Gardens, near Chelmsford, Essex

Sunday June 7th 2026 – Confirmed, 7 Gardens
Writtle opens its gardens with the ringing of the church bells on 7th June 2026! Expect seven varied gardens, plant sales & refreshments! More Details here

Boreham Open Gardens
Boreham Open Gardens

Boreham Open Gardens, Boreham, Essex

Saturday 6th & Sunday June 7th 2026 – Confirmed, 11 Gardens
Discover Boreham’s open gardens this June, with 11 gardens, woodland walks, tea & cakes, plant sales while supporting St. Andrews Church. More Details here

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Brightlingsea Open Gardens
Brightlingsea Open Gardens

Brightlingsea Open Gardens, Brightlingsea, Essex

Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2026 (Confirmed), 33 Gardens
Brightlingsea Open Gardens features around 33 gardens although as the event is open for two days the numbers may vary on each day.
There is a wide variety of gardens open and many will offer refreshments including lunch, ice cream as well as books and artwork for sale. More Details here

Great Oakley & Stones Green Open Gardens
Great Oakley & Stones Green Open Gardens

Great Oakley & Stones Green Open Gardens, Great Oakley, Essex

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June 2026 – (Confirmed), 16+ Gardens
Explore 16+ unique gardens, enjoy homemade treats & support a historic church at Great Oakley’s vibrant community weekend event this summer! More Details here

Aldham Open Gardens Planters
Aldham Open Gardens Planters

Aldham Open Gardens, nr Colchester, Essex

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June 2026 – (Confirmed), 14 Gardens
Discover 14 charming gardens, local art, refreshments and plants for sale while supporting the preservation of Aldham’s historic church. More Details here

Danbury and Little Baddow Open Gardens
Danbury and Little Baddow Open Gardens

Danbury and Little Baddow Open Gardens, near Chelmsford, Essex

Sunday 14th June 2026 (Confirmed), 21 Gardens
Danbury and Little Baddow Open Gardens have 21 gardens for you to visit. A shuttle bus is on hand & there is a Cafe, Craft Stalls, Family games & more. More Details here

Little Waltham Open Gardens
Little Waltham Open Gardens

Little Waltham Open Gardens, near Chelmsford, Essex

Sunday 14th June 2026 (Confirmed), 11 Gardens
Visit 11 beautiful gardens and admire 100+ classic cars, with refreshments and plant sales, all supporting Farleigh Hospice. More Details here

Great Easton Open Gardens
Great Easton Open Gardens

Great Easton Open Gardens, near Dunmow, Essex

Sunday 14th June 2026 (Confirmed), 15 Gardens
Visit 15 beautiful gardens, ride a miniature railway, enjoy Prosecco & a flower display & stunning views while supporting local causes! More Details here

Manuden Open Gardens Arch Featured
Manuden Open Gardens Arch

Manuden Open Gardens, near Bishops Stortford, Essex

Sunday 21st June 2026 (Confirmed), 16 Gardens
Explore 16 inspiring gardens, enjoy tea and cakes, discover beekeeping, browse plants and admire classic cars in Manuden. More Details here

Harwich Secret Gardens
Harwich Secret Gardens

Harwich Town Secret Gardens, Harwich, Essex

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2026 (Confirmed), 27 Gardens
Now in its 16th year The Harwich Town Secret Gardens attract hundreds of visitors from afar afield as Paris, Thailand, India, Belgium, Holland and Louisiana!

In 2024 the event raised an impressive £2,000 despite the heavy rain. There is an eclectic mix of often hidden gardens, courtyards, front gardens and townhouses. More Details here

Colchester Open Gardens New Town, Essex
Colchester Open Gardens New Town, Essex

Colchester Open Gardens: New Town, Colchester, Essex

Sunday 5th July 2026 (Confirmed), 20 Gardens
Discover 20 inspiring gardens, live music, refreshments and family fun while helping raise funds for local schools. More Details here

Thaxted Windmill & Church Sunset
Thaxted Windmill & Church Sunset

Thaxted Open Gardens, Thaxted , Essex

Sunday 19th April 2026 – (Confirmed), 10 Gardens
Explore beautiful gardens across historic Thaxted, enjoy cakes and refreshments & support the preservation of the town’s remarkable medieval church. More Details here

Wivenhoe Open Gardens
Wivenhoe Open Gardens

Wivenhoe Open Gardens, Wivenhoe, Essex

Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th May 2026  â€“ (Confirmed), 30 Gardens
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. More Details here

Wivenhoe Open Gardens

Bures Open Gardens, Bures, Essex

Saturday 23rd May 2026  â€“ (Confirmed), 16 Gardens
Discover Bures Open Gardens with art, music, food & plant sales. A perfect day out supporting local causes! Click to learn more! More Details here

Wivenhoe Open Gardens

Beaulieu and Channels Open Gardens, Chelmsford, Essex

Saturday 23rd May 2026  â€“ (Confirmed), 10 Gardens
Discover 10 unique gardens, from modern to cottage styles, enjoy refreshments & support Farleigh Hospice with plants for sale plus plant stalls. More Details here

Wickham Bishops Garden Festival
Wickham Bishops Garden Festival, nr Witham

Wickham Bishops Garden Festival, nr Witham, Essex

Sunday 8th June 2025 (Confirmed), 10 Gardens
With 10 gardens the Wickham Bishops Garden Festival in Essex is back. Also classic cars, BBQ, Beer & Prosecco tent, planting demos, clog dancing & a Scarecrow competition! More Details here

Tollesbury Open Gardens Waterside Village
Tollesbury Open Gardens – Waterside Village

Tollesbury Open Gardens, nr Maldon, Essex

Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025 (Confirmed), 20 Gardens
With 20 gardens to see this year including some new ones & most are within walking distance of the centre of the village. Plenty of refreshments available! More Details here

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