Explore Whitchurch Open Gardens

Along the gardens trail you will walk along stretches of the River Test exploring stunning contemporary and traditional gardens never normally open to the public, all set in the beautiful stunning landscape as you make your way around the great variety of gardens. At least eight gardens will be open. Please note this is the first time this event has been organised. Your map and garden passes will be collected from the Mill on the day.

With some old favourites and many new gardens in our first-ever Whitchurch Open Gardens, this is an excellent afternoon out in beautiful rural Hampshire.

Cream Teas will be available to purchase on the Silk Mill Lawn, kindly supported by Rodda’s and Tiptree as part of their National Cream Tea Day celebration.

Proceeds to support Living Weaving Heritage at the Mill

Refreshments

Afternoon teas are available from some of the gardens and from the Silk Mill with proceeds to Whitchurch Silk Mill.

Plant sales

Hardys Plant stall will be available at Whitchurch Silk Mill.

Cost

£10.00, accompanied under 16s free.

Please book a free place for each under 16-year-old you will be bringing as each person will be given a pass.

Dogs

As you will be visiting private gardens, we are sorry but there are no dogs allowed.

Toilet Facilities

Toilets are available at the Silk Mill and Bell Street Public Toilet.

This fundraising event has been kindly supported by Katherine Lee Garden Design, Jo South Artist, Hardy’s Plants, Roddas, Tiptree, garden owners opening their gardens, our volunteer stewards and Whitchurch Town Council.

Clothing & Footwear 

Please dress for the weather as appropriate and wear protective shoes (no heels) as some of the gardens have steps and slopes.