Putley Open Gardens
Saturday 20th June 2026
Hours: 10am to 5pm
Cost: £5, accompanied under 16’s free
Address: Putley, near Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2QN
It starts at: Putley Parish Hall postcode is HR8 2QN and our What Three Words are Overtime/Assurance/Debut
Putley Open Gardens – a chance to visit several glorious private gardens in the idyllic Herefordshire village of Putley
Come and see a variety of gardens, large and small, some cottage style and others more formal, all in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside of Putley – it’s a glorious day out with many happy visitors over the eleven years that we’ve been opening.
There are plenty of refreshments – Tea, coffee and cakes served from 10am, filled rolls served from 12pm. served in Putley Parish Hall, along with the occasional ‘beverage (e.g. a glass of Pimms)’ available in some of the gardens.
Visit 6 delightful gardens in the lovely rural hamlet of Putley in Herefordshire.
Enjoy gardens, apple orchards, a 17th century church and meandering footpaths through our fields. Drive to Putley Parish Hall for the main carpark, tickets, map, toilets and refreshments.
Monies raised go towards the upkeep of our Parish Hall (home to The Prancing Pony, Putley’s Pop Up Pub and many other community events) and our beautiful church, also open and well worth a visit.
Each of the gardens open has nearby parking as it’s a ‘good’ walk around the village (approx. 2.5 miles) to visit everywhere. Footpaths around Putley will be clearly marked, this is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy Putley’s lovely countryside, however, making use of the nearby parking will allow you more time to appreciate the gardens. Alternatively bring your bicycles.
There are ponds, sculpture, topiary, wild flowers and fabulous views across to the Malvern Hills and Cotswold Escarpment to behold – all with the garden owners on hand to help with your enjoyment.
Dogs, with the exception of Guide Dogs, are not allowed in the gardens or Parish Hall.
For more information find us on Facebook and find the Parish Hall with What Three Words: Overtime: Assurance: Debut
Look out for plenty of signs for POG (Putley Open Gardens) in the weeks leading up to the event and directional signs to help you on the day.
Included in the offering is 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.
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Some visitor quotes:
- … there are ponds, sculpture, topiary, wild flowers and wonderful views to behold …
- 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.
Here are the gardens you’ll get the opportunity to visit:
Twynings – New!
Herbaceous beds, lawn, trees, including a heavily pruned mulberry. Some areas left uncut and edges of garden undisturbed, for hedgehogs and insects and 27 identified wildflowers. Raised vegetable beds by house and a fruit cage in the orchard of apples, pears, plums, and a walnut tree.
Simon and Josephine
Abbots Place
Abbots Place is an informal self-sustaining, biodiverse ecosystem planted up over many years by previous owners with some new additions in recent years by the current owners. The Sunset Garden, which overlooks the lovely wildflower meadow, is entirely devoid of synthetic insecticides, fungicides and herbicides.
Ian & Jilly
PUTLEY CHURCH
The Churchyard is managed to encourage and protect its flora and fauna as well as being a special place as the final resting place for so many. The War Memorial and the Preaching Cross are of particular interest. Scan the QR code in the church near the door for a free informative interactive tour via your smart phone.
Sue, secretary of the PCC.
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
Cider House
Cider House is a garden that is both cared for and lived in. As the seasons progress, apple trees fill with fruit, grape vines climb and trail, and Hydrangeas brighten the borders with their big cheerful blooms. A homely garden, full of flavour, and with a gentle sense of comfort.
Kevin & Brigitte
Mill Cottage – New!
Two small roof gardens with lovely wild flowers
Putley Open Gardens Photo Gallery
