Whitchurch Open Gardens Weekend will showcase stunning gardens in a circular walk starting and finishing at Whitchurch Silk Mill and stretching along the Mill Trail, following the River Test which runs through the centre of town.

Explore Whitchurch Open Gardens

Along the Garden Trail – You will walk along stretches of the River Test exploring stunning contemporary and traditional gardens never normally open to the public, all set in the stunning landscape.

With some old favourites and many new gardens in our first-ever Whitchurch Open Gardens, this is an excellent afternoon out in beautiful rural Hampshire. At least eight gardens will be open.

• Cream Teas will be available to purchase on the Silk Mill Lawn, kindly supported by Rodda’s and Tiptree as part of their National Cream Tea Day celebration. Proceeds to support Living Weaving Heritage at the Mill.
• Afternoon teas are also available from some of the gardens with proceeds to Whitchurch Silk Mill.
• Hardys Plant stall will be available at Whitchurch Silk Mill.

Cost: £10.00 per person with accompanied under 16s free. Please book a free place for each under 16-year-old you will be bringing as each person will be given a pass. Your map and garden passes will be collected from the Mill on the day.

Dogs: As you will be visiting private gardens, we are sorry but there are no dogs allowed.

Toilet Facilities: Toilets are available at the Silk Mill and Bell Street Public Toilet.

Clothing & Footwear: Please dress for the weather as appropriate and wear protective shoes (no heels) as some of the gardens have steps and slopes.

This fundraising event has been kindly supported by Katherine Lee Garden Design, Jo South Artist, Hardy’s Plants, Roddas, Tiptree, garden owners opening their gardens, our volunteer stewards and Whitchurch Town Council.