NGS Summer
Open Gardens
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,600 exceptional private gardens in England and Wales, and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake. As well as raising money for charity they are passionate about the physical and mental health benefits of gardens too. Whilst their core beneficiaries include Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and The Queen’s Nursing Institute, they also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health and grant bursaries to help community gardening projects. Here are some of the beautiful private gardens that you can visit locally this year.
22 Elmsdale Road
Bedford, Bedfordshire Saturday 5th June 12pm - 5pm Sunday 6th June 12pm - 5pm Topiary garden greets visitors before they enter a genuine Japanese Feng Shui garden including bonsai. Large collection of Japanese plants, Koi pond, lily pond and a Japanese Tea House. The garden was created from scratch by the owners about 20 years ago and has many interesting features including Japanese lanterns and the Kneeling Archer terracotta soldier from China. Adult: £5.00 Child: Free
Bedford Heights
Bedford, Bedfordshire Saturday 5th June 10am - 2pm Originally built by Texas Instruments, a Texan theme runs throughout the building and gardens. The entrance simulates an arroyo or dry riverbed, and is filled with succulents and cacti, plus a mixture of grasses and herbaceous plants, many of which are Texan natives. There are also 3 courtyard gardens, where less hardy plants thrive in the frost-free environment. Gardens designed by Graham A Pavey. Light refreshments in The Graze Bistro. Pre-booking required. Adult: £5.00
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192 Kimbolton Road Bedford, Bedfordshire Saturday 12th June 2pm - 5pm Saturday 11th September 2pm - 5pm
