NGS Open Day · Saturday 19 June
Rose Open Day
June belongs to the roses. The Rose Garden is at its fullest and its scent carries across the lawns, while the Wild Flower Meadow is alive with flowers and insects.
In the Vegetable Garden the sweet peas are being cut for the house.

In the garden
Look out for
- The Rose Garden in full flower
- The Wild Flower Meadow
- Sweet peas in the Vegetable Garden
Book your entry time
Two sessions, staggered arrivals
So the garden never feels crowded, each session welcomes visitors in four small groups, fifteen minutes apart. Choose your arrival time, then wander at your own pace until the session closes.
Morning
Arrive at your time, garden open until 12:30
- 10:0015 places
- 10:1515 places
- 10:3015 places
- 10:4515 places
Afternoon
Arrive at your time, garden open until 15:30
- 13:0015 places
- 13:1515 places
- 13:3015 places
- 13:4515 places
- Adult£14
- Child£6
- Tea and cakeadd when you book
Pre-booking is essential. Booking opens soon; live availability for each entry time will show when you book. Proceeds support the National Garden Scheme.
Practical
Before you come
- Arriving
- Please arrive within your fifteen minute slot. You are welcome to stay until the session closes.
- Sessions
- Morning: arrivals 10:00 to 10:45, garden open until 12:30. Afternoon: arrivals 13:00 to 13:45, garden open until 15:30.
- Tickets
- Adults £14, children £6. Pre-booking is essential.
- Tea and cake
- Add tea and cake when you book.
- Parking
- Details to follow.
- Getting around
- Paths are uneven in places, with steps down into the Woodland Valley. Please wear sensible shoes.
- Dogs
- Details to follow.
- Address
- Hanham Court Gardens, Ferry Road, Bristol BS15 3NT
Questions
Is it a guided tour?
No. Open days are self-guided, so you are free to explore the gardens at your own pace.
What if I arrive late?
Come in as soon as you get here. Arrival times keep the paths quiet, so we ask everyone to aim for their slot.
Can I buy tickets on the day?
Only if any are left, so please book ahead to be sure of a place.
Do children need a ticket?
Yes, every visitor needs a ticket.
What about group visits?
For groups of ten or more, get in touch about a private visit.