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Open Gardens - May 2023

A busy month in May, we have loads of gardens for you to visit! Take a look at the gardens opening their gates in May…

Stone Cross House photo

Stone Cross, Crowborough

Sunday 7th May 2pm – 5pm

Tickets can be bought on the day

Admission: £5

Location: Stone Cross House, Alice Bright Lane, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3SH

Refreshments available: Yes

Wheelchair access: Yes

Dogs allowed: Dogs on leads

Description:  The garden contains a delightful array of azaleas, acers, rhododendrons and camellias, interplanted with an abundance of spring bulbs. The very pretty cottage garden has interesting examples of topiary and unusual plants.

Smugglers Open Garden

Smugglers, Crowborough

Saturday 13th May & Sunday 14th May 2pm – 6pm

Location: Smugglers, Hoadley’s lane, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1TH

Admission: £5

Refreshments available: Yes

Wheelchair access: Yes

Dogs allowed: Dogs on leads

Description: Smugglers garden has a wonderful view over Ashdown Forest. It is a Spring garden with colourful azaleas and rhododendrons.

Mary's Garden

Mary's Garden, Tonbridge

Saturday 13th May 1pm – 5pm

Tickets can be bought on the day

Location: 61 Lavender Hill, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2AU

Admission: £5 (under 12s go free)

Refreshments available: Yes

Wheelchair access: Yes

Dogs allowed: Dogs on a lead

Description: This unexpected family garden hidden behind a row of Victorian houses in South Tonbridge has been a work in progress for over 170 years. The current custodians consider themselves privileged to have such a remarkable space. Being garden professionals, over the last 12 years they have experimented with multiple ideas and whims, resulting in an ever-changing space. This will be the ninth time this garden has been opened, and each year it has offered yet more surprises. The garden’s long history becomes apparent in the mature trees, with the layout having evolved into distinct spaces and secluded corners. There is plentiful seating from which to enjoy the many different aspects of the garden.

Greenhouse through the trees, in the Garden

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Moorlands

Moorlands, Crowborough

Sunday 21st May 1pm – 5pm

Tickets can be bought on the day

Location: Moorlands, Hubbards Hill, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 1XF

Admission: £6 (under 14s go free)

Refreshments available: Yes

Wheelchair access: No

Dogs allowed: Dogs on leads

Description: Moorlands is a lush 4-acre garden set in a valley on the edge of the Ashdown Forest. Water features prominently in the garden with numerous ponds and streams, planted with a range of bog loving plants and trees. At this time of year, the mass plantings of rhododendrons and azaleas should be at their best alongside swathes of bluebells along the stream banks.

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Pogles Place

Pogle's Place, Knockholt

Sunday 21st May 2pm – 5pm

Tickets can be bought on the day

Location: Pogle’s Place, Halstead Lane, Knockholt, Kent, TN14 7JY

Admission: £5 (under 14s go free)

Refreshments available: Yes

Wheelchair access: Yes

Dogs allowed: Dogs on leads

Description: Come and enjoy our garden party with musical entertainment, tea, homemade cakes and a plant sale, in this one-acre garden in the village of Knockholt, near Sevenoaks, Kent. The garden comprises a variety of areas, including a wildflower meadow, a short evergreen walk, a veg patch, cottage garden area and adjacent bluebell wood. Combine your visit to Knockholt with a trip to the acclaimed Coolings Nurseries on Rushmore Hill or walk the North Downs Way, which passes through the village.