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Sunflower in West Penwith. Image by Jan Dinsdale

Sunflower in West Penwith. Image by Jan Dinsdale

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Gardens across Cornwall fling open their gates for 2025 Open Gardens season

Our much-loved Open Gardens season returns for 2025, offering exclusive access to ten stunning private gardens across Cornwall, from 13th April to 14th September. This year’s programme features two exciting new gardens alongside returning favourites, each showcasing wildlife-friendly gardening and creative ways to adapt to a changing climate. Visitors can enjoy a variety of special events, including live music from the Garker Street Band, art displays, and wildlife experts. Whether you’re drawn to wildflower meadows, tranquil ponds, or beautifully cultivated borders, the Open Gardens series promises inspiration for every nature lover and gardening enthusiast.

Alongside exploring these hidden gems, visitors can indulge in home-baked cakes, cream teas, and refreshments, thanks to the generous support of sponsors Roddas, Boddingtons, Cornico, Cornish Scone Company, and Cornish Orchard. Over the past 12 years, Open Gardens has raised more than £150,000 to support Cornwall Wildlife Trust’s vital conservation work. By taking part, you’re not only enjoying a wonderful day out but also helping to protect Cornwall’s wildlife and wild places for future generations.

You can download the 2025 Open Gardens season leaflet here. 

Please note: the event at Bolts Quarry is now cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. 

 

Highlights from our 2024 season...

Lethytep pond and gardens

Lethytep pond and gardens. Image by Phillip Hambly

A sunny photograph of Meadowside farmhouse and garden, featuring a variety of shrubs and trees.

Credit: Esme Plunket

Higher Trenedden, Open Gardens 2023

Higher Trenedden, Open Gardens 2023. Image by Kevin Channer

A stone pillar in the centre has a small wildlife pond in front of it. There is a yew tree to the right. The photo also contains many trees and wildflowers.

Credit: Dorothy Livingston

A sunny shot of a garden at Suffree Farm. Hills and trees can be seen in the background

Credit: Christopher Clark

A sunny shot of The Lodge. A farmhouse can be seen in the background, surrounded by an array of brightly-coloured trees and shrubs.

Credit: James Wilson and Tony Ride

A large wildlife pond in the centre of the image is surrounded by reeds and an assortment of shrubs. Some coniferous trees can be seen in the background.

Credit: Nick Williams

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A sunny photograph of Meadowside farmhouse and garden, featuring a variety of shrubs and trees.

Credit: Esme Plunkett

Sponsors of the Open Garden program

Thank you to our incredible sponsors of the Open Garden programme. We are extremely grateful to you for your support and look forward to working with you for another spectacular season. 

Cornico
Cornico Coffee Co

Hot drinks sponsor

For the fourth year running, Cornico are kindly providing all the hot drinks and accompanying items for the Open Garden program.
Roddas
Rodda's clotted cream

Clotted cream sponsor

Once again, Rodda's have kindly donated delicious Cornish clotted cream for you to enjoy with your cream tea.
Cornish Orchards
Cornish Orchards

Soft drinks sponsor

Thanks to Cornish Orchards, there will be a range of refreshing drinks available at the gardens.
Boddington's
Boddington's

Preserve sponsor

Boddington's will be supplying us with their premium preserves to make the perfect Cornish cream tea.
Cornish Scone Company
The Cornish Scone Company

Scone sponsor

We are very grateful to The Cornish Scone Company for providing their wonderful locally baked scones.