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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Nov 14

We have some beautiful gardens in Gloucestershire that open as part of the National Garden Scheme to raise money for charity. Follow us for updates on where you can visit and for pictures of beautiful gardens and flowers.

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Flower bed with red, yellow and white spring planting, including tulips and wallflowers

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · 7d

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Richard Claxton as the new CEO of @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

Richard worked as a GP for many years and has long championed nature-based therapies for patients.

#UKGardening 🌱 #NationalGardenScheme #OpenGardens

Dr Richard Claxton photographed outside with trees in the background.

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · 15d

Brockworth Court, near Gloucester, remains open by appointment for groups of 10 to 35 until 7 October.

Expect naturalistic planting with plenty of autumn colour and views to Crickley and Coopers Hills.

Please contact the owner to arrange a visit. Full details here: ngs.org.uk/gardens/broc...

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · 21d

Explore a tropical garden in the heart of #Cheltenham this weekend.

The garden at 8 Ryeworth Road has bananas, dahlias, cannas and many unusual plants.

It's holding a pop-up opening on Sun Sept 21 from 2-5pm. Entry is £5 and tickets must be pre-booked. Details: buff.ly/276hltN
#cotswolds

View through garden planted with tropical style plants.

Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · 23d

Enjoy some Cotswold country charm with a visit to the garden at the Lords of the Manor Hotel in Upper Slaughter.

This lovely garden has both formal and informal elements including a bog garden and walled garden.

Open10-3pm, Weds Sept 17. Entry £8, children £5. Details: buff.ly/K2RwoFw
#cotswolds

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · 24d

We finish our open garden dates with two gardens this week.

On Weds Sept 17, you can explore the garden at the Lords of the Manor Hotel in Upper Slaughter.

Then on Sun Sept 21 we have a pop-up opening at 5 Ryeworth Road, Cheltenham. Pre-booking essential.

Details: www.ngs.org.uk
#cotswolds 🌱

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · 29d

Explore eight acres of semi-formal and informal planting at Lords of the Manor in Upper Slaughter on Wednesday 17 September. Open 10am–3pm, entry is £8 for adults and £5 for children.

Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk/gardens/lord... #cotswolds #UKGardening @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Sep 3

We depend on the generosity of garden owners who share their plots with us and help support so many charities. Richmond Villages Painswick is one that opens regularly for @ngsopengardens.bsky.social and we were delighted to receive a cheque from them.

#cotswolds #opengardens #fundraising

Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 31

Gardens you can visit by arrangement.

Brockworth Court, Gloucester, groups of 10 to 35 until Oct 7.

Pond Cottage, Breadstone, groups of six-plus until Oct 31.

Radnors, Lydbrook, groups up to 20 in Sept.

Trench Hill, Sheepscombe, groups up to 35 until Sept 15.

Details: buff.ly/g7BxWqb
#gardens

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 27

Cotswold Farm near Cirencester is open this Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August, 2–5pm.

The Arts and Crafts garden includes terraces, herbaceous borders and bog and shrub gardens. Admission costs £7.50.

Full details: ngs.org.uk/gardens/cots... #cotswolds #UKGardening @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 25

The extensive gardens of Charlton Down House in Tetbury are open for the last time this year on Thursday 28 August. It is open 1-5pm and admission costs £7.

Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk/gardens/char... #cotswolds #UKGardening @ngsopengardens.bsky.social

Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 24

The last week of August sees more wonderful garden openings.

Monday August 25 - Calmsden Manor, Cirencester
Thursday August 28 - Charlton Down House, Tetbury
Saturday August 30 - Cotswold Farm, Cirencester
Sunday August 31 - Cotswold Farm, Cirencester

Full details on the website: ngs.org.uk

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 21

The beautiful kitchen garden at Thyme, which opened for us recently, is featured on this week's BBC Gardeners' World.

You can look around and find out why the head gardener loves growing veg on BBC 2 at 8pm on Fri Aug 22. It will be repeated on Sat Aug 23 at 9.20am.
#cotswolds 🌱 #UKgardening

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 21

We start next week with an open garden at Calmsden Manor near Cirencester.

This country garden has mixed borders, vegetables, a small arboretum and a wild grass meadow.

Open Mon Aug 25, 2.30-6.30pm. Entry £10. Details: buff.ly/GU6SiQB
#cotswolds #gardens #UKGardening

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 20

Step into the tropics in Winchcombe as the garden at Tree Hill holds a pop-up opening.

This densely planted plot has bananas, cannas and tree ferns creating a jungle-like atmosphere.

It's open on Sunday August 24, 11-4pm. Entry is £4. Details on the website: buff.ly/1yXZfIv
#cotswolds #gardens

Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 19

Take some time out in the garden at Trench Hill, Sheepscombe, on its last 2025 open day.

Ponds, mixed borders, woodland and views make it a special place.

Open Sun Aug 25,11-6pm, entry £5. Details on website: buff.ly/yF6ylhJ

Also open by arrangement until Sept 15. See website.
#cotswolds #gardens

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 18

The large, walled cutting garden is one of the delights of Charlton Down House near Tetbury. It's also home to the garden's beautiful, working greenhouse.

Open Thurs August 21, 1-5pm. Entry £7. Refreshments available, cash preferred. Details: buff.ly/it5tYaQ
#Cotswolds #UKGardening

Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 17

Some varied gardens open this week.
Thursday August 21 - Charlton Down House, near Tetbury
Sunday August 24 - Trench Hill, Sheepscombe; Tree Hill, Winchcombe
Monday August 25 - Calmsden Manor

Full details on the website: www.ngs.org.uk
#cotswolds #UKGardening @ngsopengardens

Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 15

See banana plants, palm trees, tree ferns, cannas, tetrapanax and other tropical planting at Tree Hill in Winchcombe on Sunday 24 August from 11-4pm.

Entry £4 Details: buff.ly/ErUzIB3
#cotswolds #UKGardening @ngsopengardens.bsky.social #opengardens

Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 14

Marvel at the sight of the Stanway House water fountain when the garden opens for the National Garden Scheme on Sun Aug 17.

Open 2.30-5pm. The fountain will run at 2.45pm and 4pm.

Entry £7, £3 for children. Details: buff.ly/ErUzIB3
#cotswolds

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 13

The lovely Arts and Crafts garden at The Manor, Little Compton, is open on Sun Aug 17.

Features include mixed borders, topiary, meadows, arboreta and sculpture. Children, picnics and dogs welcome. Croquet golf and tennis free to play.

Open 1-5pm, entry £6. Details: buff.ly/jtuzx7b
#cotswolds

Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 13

The large and varied Bourton House Garden at Bourton-on-the-Hill opens for @ngsopengardens.bsky.social on Sun Aug 17 with topiary, mixed borders and colourful container planting. Also a seven-acre pasture with specimen trees.

Open 10-5pm, entry £10. Details: buff.ly/9TO7wIG
#cotswolds

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 12

Take a step into the exotic when 36 Neven Place in Gloucester opens.

This small, urban garden is packed with tree ferns, palms, bananas and other tropical planting.

Open 10.30-4pm Sat & Sun Aug 16 and 17. Entry £3.50. Cash only.

Details: buff.ly/7c3GG89
#UKGardening #Gloucester #OpenGarden

Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 11

There's a last chance to explore the gardens at Richmond Villages Painswick on Thurs Aug 14.

Wildflowers formal lawns and mixed borders make up this four-acre retirement village site.

Open10-3pm and entry is £5. Refreshments. Meal must be pre-booked. Cash only. Details: buff.ly/etQLUO6
#cotswolds

Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 11

Explore the extensive country garden at Charlton Down House, near Tetbury, when it opens on Thursday August 14.

It has perennial borders, a walled topiary garden, cut flower beds and a large glasshouse.

Open 1-5pm, entry £7. Homemade teas, cash preferred.

Details: buff.ly/it5tYaQ
#cotswolds

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Gloucestershire National Garden Scheme @glosngs.bsky.social · Aug 10

Open this week

Mon Aug 11 - Kiftsgate Court
Thurs Aug 14 - Charlton Down House and Richmond Villages Painswick
Sat Aug 16 - 30 Neven Place, Gloucester
Sun Aug 17 - Bourton House Gardens; The Manor, Little Compton; 30 Neven Place, Stanway Fountain & Water Garden

Details: www.ngs.org.uk
#gardens