Open Gardens

2025

This year we will have twelve gardens opening!  A real mixture  - different styles, sizes and types. The gardens are all close the the centre of Eccleshall.  If you are traveling to Eccleshall by car, there is a Pay and Display CarPark at the rear of the Co-Op on the  Stone Road. In 2024 over 500 visitors attended the event, come rain or shine you will have a wonderful day out in Eccleshall.  Visit the gardens, have a morning coffee or afternoon tea in the garden of Ashcroft (1, Stafford Road), and perhaps visit one of the pubs or restaurants for lunch.  You can even spread your visit over two days as your £5.00 Programme is valid for both days. You would be fortunate to be able to visit just one garden for five pounds these days, so to be able to visit twelve for that price is exceptional value!

This year Eccleshall Open Gardens is at the start of Eccleshall Arts Festival Week, and we have live music in the garden of the Old Vicarage on the afternoon of Sunday 22nd June. A Staffordshire Marquetry and Eccleshall Crochet exhibiting their work in one of the gardens.

Look out for the Arts Week 'Eagles' in four of the gardens!

 Entry is only open to those who have purchased an Open Gardens Programme from the Library on 21st or 22nd June or in advance from Spencers The Jeweller on the High Street 

We look forward to welcoming you...Come rain or shine you will have an amazing day out!

The Programme which you can buy on the day includes a map and description of all the gardens.

We look forward to welcoming you!

FAQs

Q:  Where can I park?

A:  There is a car park at the rear of the Co-op accessed from Stone Road.  This is a pay and display car park so remember to pay!!  Also it is locked overnight from 10.00pm, so don't get locked in!

You can park on some side roads.  Parking on the High Street is time limited however.

Q:  Can I bring my dog?

A:  Sorry but it is assistance dogs only.

Q:  Where are the toilets?

A:  There are public toilets on the Stone Road to the left of the Balti House.  There will also be a 'Portaloo' at 'Ashcroft' for use by people purchasing refreshments in the garden.

Q:  Can I pay for my ticket by card?

A:  Sorry but we do not have a card reader so we can only accept cash.  There is a cash machine at the front at the Co-op from the Stafford Street entrance.

Q:  Can I buy a ticket in advance?

A:  Tickets can be purchased in advance from Spencer the Jeweller on the High Street.

Q:  How many gardens are opening this year?

A:  There will be twelve gardens participating this year.

Q:  How much is a ticket?

A: £5 cash per person.  Tickets are valid for both Saturday and Sunday.

Q: Can I walk to all of the gardens from the High Street?

A:  Eleven of the gardens are no more than ten minutes walk from the High Street. One garden is at Pershall a mile from Eccleshall.

Q: Can I access all the gardens if I am a wheelchair user?

A:  Some of the gardens have steps and uneven surfaces making wheelchair access difficult unfortunately. Garden 5 (19 High Street) is not accessible by wheelchair as it is accessed through the house and there are then steps up to the garden.

If you have any other queries, staff working on the sales desk outside the library will be happy to try and help.  You can also email eccleshallopengardens@gmail.com if you have any queries before or on the day.