{"id":2,"date":"2024-03-04T16:25:04","date_gmt":"2024-03-04T16:25:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-05-12T10:21:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T10:21:19","slug":"putley-open-gardens","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/","title":{"rendered":"Putley Open Gardens"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Putley Open Gardens<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Saturday 20th June 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Hours:<\/strong>&nbsp;10am to 5pm<br><strong>Cost:<\/strong>&nbsp;\u00a35, accompanied under 16\u2019s free<br><strong>Address<\/strong>: Putley, near Ledbury, Herefordshire, HR8 2QN<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>It starts at:<\/strong> Putley Parish Hall postcode is HR8 2QN and our What Three Words are Overtime\/Assurance\/Debut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><br>Putley Open Gardens &#8211; a chance to visit several glorious private gardens in the idyllic Herefordshire village of Putley<br><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>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 \u2013 it\u2019s a glorious day out with many happy visitors over the eleven years that we\u2019ve been opening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of refreshments &#8211; Tea, coffee and cakes served from 10am, filled rolls served from 12pm. served in Putley Parish Hall, along with the occasional \u2018beverage (e.g. a glass of Pimms)\u2019 available in some of the gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit 6 delightful gardens in the lovely rural hamlet of Putley in Herefordshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monies raised go towards the upkeep of our Parish Hall (home to The Prancing Pony, Putley\u2019s Pop Up Pub and many other community events) and our beautiful church, also open and well worth a visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of the gardens open has nearby parking as it\u2019s a \u2018good\u2019 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\u2019s lovely countryside, however, making use of the nearby parking will allow you more time to appreciate the gardens. Alternatively bring your bicycles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are ponds, sculpture, topiary, wild flowers and fabulous views across to the Malvern Hills and Cotswold Escarpment to behold \u2013 all with the garden owners on hand to help with your enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Dogs, with the exception of Guide Dogs, are not allowed in the gardens or Parish Hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information find us on Facebook and find the Parish Hall with What Three Words: Overtime: Assurance: Debut<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More info? <a href=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/index.php\/putley-open-gardens-contact-us\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"197\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here to contact us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some visitor quotes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-default is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\" style=\"line-height:1.1\">\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>\u2026 there are ponds, sculpture, topiary, wild flowers and wonderful views to behold \u2026<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A lovely experience, very well organised and managed, lovely atmosphere &#8211; well done!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very pleasant, helpful people, great food. Fabulous church with the alabaster sculptures and stained glass window &#8211; A really good day out. Well done Putley!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A wonderful day out &#8211; teas &amp; coffees beautifully presented and the gardens are wonderful.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We cannot recommend this event highly enough, definitely one for the diary &#8211; a triumph for all the gardeners and volunteers in making it happen &#8211; well done!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/index.php\/putley-open-gardens-history\/\">Putley Open Gardens History<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><strong>The following have generously helped with the costs of this event. Please support them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"838\" height=\"260\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Botanica-Main-Logo.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-242 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Botanica-Main-Logo.avif 838w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Botanica-Main-Logo-300x93.avif 300w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Botanica-Main-Logo-768x238.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 838px) 100vw, 838px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newentplantcentre.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Botanica Plant Centre,<br>Little Verzons<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:40% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"384\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAS.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-240 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAS.avif 384w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/CAS-300x131.avif 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.casmotorservices.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAS Motor Services Ltd<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:41% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"452\" height=\"65\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Floorstyles.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-243 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Floorstyles.jpg 452w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Floorstyles-300x43.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.floorstyles.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Floor Styles &#8211; Ledbury<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:52% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"572\" height=\"161\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ledbury-Hardware-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-247 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ledbury-Hardware-3.jpg 572w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Ledbury-Hardware-3-300x84.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LedburyHardware\/\">Ledbury Hardware Ltd<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:43% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/melanie-louise-1024x209.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-261 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/melanie-louise-1024x209.png 1024w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/melanie-louise-300x61.png 300w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/melanie-louise-768x156.png 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/melanie-louise.png 1291w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/melanielouisemelbourne\/?locale=en_GB\">Melanie Louise &#8211; Ledbury<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:43% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"55\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/MJM-Woodworking.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-241 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/p\/MJM-Woodworking-Ltd-100064597099890\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MJM Woodworking Ltd<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"951\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorrel-and-Sage.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-244 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorrel-and-Sage.jpg 951w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorrel-and-Sage-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sorrel-and-Sage-768x590.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 951px) 100vw, 951px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sorrelandsage.square.site\/\">Sorrel and Sage Tea Room and Gallery<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-right is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17124a9a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.opengardens.co.uk\/open_gardens.php?id=1891\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"187\" height=\"126\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-national-open-gardens.jpg\" alt=\"National Open Gardens link to Putley Open Gardens page\" class=\"wp-image-59\" style=\"width:84px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/putleyopengardens\/?locale=en_GB\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"56\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-facebook.jpg\" alt=\"Putley Open Gardens FaceBook page link\" class=\"wp-image-60\" style=\"width:121px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-scaled-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-188\" style=\"width:294px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-scaled-1.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-scaled-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-scaled-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-scaled-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-scaled-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the gardens you&#8217;ll get the opportunity to visit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Twynings-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Twynings-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Twynings-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Twynings-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Twynings-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Twynings-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Twynings-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TWYNINGS &#8211; New!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simon and Josephine<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Abbots-Place-3.1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Abbots-Place-3.1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Abbots-Place-3.1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ABBOTS PLACE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ian &amp; Jilly<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-putley-church.jpg\" alt=\"Putley Open Gardens showing a view of Putley Church from the west\" class=\"wp-image-24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-putley-church.jpg 800w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-putley-church-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-putley-church-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PUTLEY CHURCH<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sue, secretary of the PCC.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"444\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-sheepcote.jpg\" alt=\"Putley Open Gardens part of the rock garden at Sheepcote\" class=\"wp-image-28\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-sheepcote.jpg 444w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-sheepcote-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 444px) 100vw, 444px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">SHEEPCOTE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Anya Beaumont&#8217;s sculptures add a &nbsp;&#8216; je ne sais quoi&#8217;, matching her mother&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Julie and Tim<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"869\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000001771-1-1024x869.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-219\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000001771-1-1024x869.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000001771-1-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000001771-1-768x652.jpg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000001771-1-1536x1303.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1000001771-1-2048x1737.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CIDER HOUSE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kevin &amp; Brigitte<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mill-Cottage-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mill-Cottage-1.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Mill-Cottage-1-300x135.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MILL COTTAGE &#8211; New!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A small productive and wildlife-friendly garden. Features include two living roofs with over 40 species each, a veteran black poplar, medlar and quince trees, native mixed hedging, a small wildlife pond and mini bog gardens. this is not a neat garden &#8211; wildlife thrives on messiness, but it has been tended lovingly by its present owner for over 20 years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coldmoor-2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coldmoor-2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coldmoor-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coldmoor-2-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coldmoor-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coldmoor-2-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Coldmoor-2-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coldmoor<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Coldmoor Cottage is a thatched house surrounded by a cottage garden that attracts bees and butterflies and provides nesting areas for many birds. It contains a natural pond, home to great crested newts and dragonflies and we have planted a small cider orchard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Deborah and Nigel<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Putley Open Gardens Photo Gallery<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"647\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Fabulous-views-from-Sheepcote-1-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"putley open gardens showing Sheepcote garden\" class=\"wp-image-152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Fabulous-views-from-Sheepcote-1-1-1.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Fabulous-views-from-Sheepcote-1-1-1-300x95.jpg 300w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Fabulous-views-from-Sheepcote-1-1-1-1024x324.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Fabulous-views-from-Sheepcote-1-1-1-768x243.jpg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Fabulous-views-from-Sheepcote-1-1-1-1536x485.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-5 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"73\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Putley Open Gardens showing a Ceanothus by a garden bench\" class=\"wp-image-73\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-ceanothus-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"76\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-the-cider-house-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Putley Open Gardens showing the Cider House garden entrance\" class=\"wp-image-76\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-the-cider-house-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-the-cider-house-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-the-cider-house-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-the-cider-house.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-centaurea-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Putley Open Gardens Centaurea in bloom in a colourful garden\" class=\"wp-image-74\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-centaurea-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-centaurea-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-centaurea-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-centaurea-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-open-gardens-centaurea-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" data-id=\"71\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-sheepcote-bench.jpeg\" alt=\"Putley Open Gardens showing a lovely peaceful corner of the Sheepcote with a bench and swing\" class=\"wp-image-71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-sheepcote-bench.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-sheepcote-bench-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-sheepcote-bench-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-sheepcote-bench-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"75\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-agapanthus-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Putley Open Gardens showing a garden bench with Agapanthus in the foreground\" class=\"wp-image-75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-agapanthus-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-agapanthus-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-agapanthus-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-agapanthus.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"72\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-sheepcote-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Putley Open Gardens showing Sheepcote garden with Irises in the foreground\" class=\"wp-image-72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-sheepcote-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-sheepcote-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-sheepcote-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-sheepcote.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" data-id=\"77\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-forget-me-not-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Putley Open Gardens Forget-me-not in bloom\" class=\"wp-image-77\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-forget-me-not-scaled.jpeg 1920w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-forget-me-not-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-forget-me-not-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-forget-me-not-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-forget-me-not-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"79\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-hydrangea-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"putley open gardens showing a lovely hydrangea\" class=\"wp-image-79\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-hydrangea-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-hydrangea-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-hydrangea-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-hydrangea-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-garden-hydrangea-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/the-brainge-putley-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"The Brainge open garden in Putley\" class=\"wp-image-80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/the-brainge-putley-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/the-brainge-putley-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/the-brainge-putley-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/the-brainge-putley.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"86\" src=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-flowers-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"beautiful apple blossom in a putley open garden\" class=\"wp-image-86\" srcset=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-flowers-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-flowers-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-flowers-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-flowers-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/putley-gardens-flowers-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/putleygardens.org.uk\/index.php\/putley-open-gardens-history\/\">Putley Open Gardens History<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Putley Open Gardens Saturday 20th June 2026 Hours:&nbsp;10am to 5pmCost:&nbsp;\u00a35, accompanied under 16\u2019s freeAddress: 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 &#8211; a chance to visit several glorious private gardens in the idyllic Herefordshire village of 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