Putley Open Gardens
We are delighted to announce that this year Putley Open Gardens will take place on Saturday 20th September 10.00am to 5.00pm
We look forward to seeing you all.
Putley Open Gardens – a chance to visit several glorious private gardens in the idyllic Herefordshire village of Putley
Putley villagers and others have made contributions in lieu. Their generosity is acknowledged with thanks.
On Saturday 20th September between 10.00am to 5.00pm several gardeners (and under-gardeners) opened their gates to share with you their beautiful gardens and of course, plenty of flowers.
This annual event, now in its eleventh year, gave visitors the opportunity to visit a variety of gardens. Everything started and finished at Putley Parish Hall (HR8 2QN). There, visitors found carparking, tickets, bacon butties, teas and coffees, a light lunch, cakes, tombola, toilets and the all important plant stall.
The gardens are adjacent to a 2 ½ mile car journey, with parking no more than 300 yards away. As walking is good for us, there are signed footpaths through orchards and pasture, providing you with the chance to enjoy apple blossom, wild flowers and wildlife in-between visiting lovingly tended gardens. Maps of the route are provided and the lanes are perfect for cyclists too.
For 2025 several gardens opened, some created within the last few years, some tended by the same family for over 30 years. There are ponds, sculpture, topiary, wild flowers and wonderful views to behold – all with the owners on hand to help with your enjoyment.
Included in the offering was the opportunity to visit Putley Church. There, in addition to the cared for churchyard, with burgeoning wild flowers and remarkable memorials, the Victorian vestments will be on display with the glory of the high church decoration of the area around the altar.
The event raises much needed funds for the upkeep of our Parish Hall and Church (50%/50%). Entrance ticket is £5 per person and no charge for children under 15.
Dogs are not allowed in the gardens.
More info? Contact info@putleygardens.org.uk
Some visitor quotes:
- Excellent catering and welcome and friendly owners – a great day out. Thank you
- A lovely experience, very well organised and managed, lovely atmosphere – well done!
- Very pleasant, helpful people, great food. Fabulous church with the alabaster sculptures and stained glass window – A really good day out. Well done Putley!
- A wonderful day out – teas & coffees beautifully presented and the gardens are wonderful.
- We cannot recommend this event highly enough, definitely one for the diary – a triumph for all the gardeners and volunteers in making it happen – well done!
The following have generously helped with the costs of this event. Please support them.
Newent Plant Centre,
Little Verzons
Here are the gardens you’ll get the opportunity to visit:
BRAINGE
The same family have gardened here for over 50 years. Successive generations have left their own marks. Tall brick wall on two sides provide support and shelter for a variety of espaliered trees, shrubs and perennials; there is a specific colour scheme. A magnificent pond and panoramic views over Putley to the Cotswolds complete the offering.
Dermot and Louise
Abbots Place – New!
A new garden to Putley Open Gardens and we are delighted that the owners have offered it – details to follow
PUTLEY CHURCH
The majority of trees in the churchyard were planted in the 1870s, many only introduced in the country 20 or 30 years earlier. One yew is over 500 years old.
The wooden war memorial and the 14th century preaching cross are Herefordshire ‘one offs’.
The village war memorial (1920), is possibly a unique example of the work of carvers Fowler and Brindley, who were employed on the Albert Memorial. There only two such wooden memorials in the UK. Beautiful High Church reredos and altar, also interesting pew end carvings.
SHEEPCOTE
A half-acre retains many quality plants, shrubs and trees from earlier gardeners. In year twelve of development, the six gardens contain topiary of box, yew, holly, hawthorn and privet formalise the varied planning around the croquet lawn and gravel garden, kitchen garden and small ponds.
Anya Beaumont’s sculptures add a ‘ je ne sais quoi’, matching her mother’s.
Julie and Tim
Cidermill
Details to follow
Brigitte and Kevin
BULLS GROVE
A garden which we have been restoring for the past 4 years. Most of the landscaping has been done, though still a work in progress. Much of the planting needs time to grow and mature. The gaps in planting kindly provided by local rabbits and deer.
A garden of two parts ‐ the original cottage garden and the newer barn garden.
Bunny and Philip
Dragon Orchard – New!
Details to follow
Norman and Annie
Putley Open Gardens Photo Gallery
