Leicestershire National Garden Scheme May 2025 Open Gardens

A new garden is opening for the first time on Sunday 4th May 11-5 at Tudor House, Great Bowden LE16 7HE. A one-acre family garden which features woodland, lawns, a greenhouse, pond, fire pit, sculptures and an oak framed pavilion together with a new vegetable patch and fruit cage.

On the 25th of May, there is another chance to see the popular garden at Westbrooke House, Market Harborough LE16 8AX 10-4.30. 6 acres of mature garden with limes and giant redwoods, a walled flower garden, a wildlife pond, and a greenhouse and vegetable plot. Early perennials will be in flower together with a white wisteria. On display will be Acers, Hosta, and Rhododendrons and access to the bluebell wood.

On 26th May is Westview in Great Glen, LE8 9EH opens, an organically managed, small walled garden with many unusual and colourful perennials. There is also a courtyard garden, alpines, a wildlife pond and greenhouse, a vegetable plot and a water feature.

Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers, and visitors, The National Garden Scheme donated £3,501,227 to our beneficiary charities in 2024. For further details on our open gardens, visit www.ngs.org.uk

Carol Bartlett, Volunteer Press Officer Leicestershire National Garden Scheme