Explore private gardens in Gloucestershire this summer as flowers come into full bloom.

The National Garden Scheme (NGS) has announced details of its Gloucestershire events from May 2023.

The NGS raises money for nursing and health charities through admissions, tea and cake. 

To find out more information or to book your visit, you can go to the NGS website.

Some gardens open to the public while others open by arrangement.

16 private gardens opening to the public in Gloucestershire from May 2023

Pontings Farm, France Lynch, Stroud, GL6 8LX

Opening dates: May 14 and 15

Take in the views of the Golden Valley from this hillside garden that boasts a meadow, pond and orchard.

Penny Leaze, Sturmyes Road, France Lynch, Stroud, GL6 8LU

Opening dates: May 14 and 15

A 1970s house and plenty of shrubs and flowers to see in the garden.

11 Hatherley Court Road, Cheltenham, GL51 3AQ

Openings and arrangement: May 21

Pre-booking is essential if you’d like to visit this urban garden that is accessible via paths and has a pond and offers time to relax away from the hustle and bustle of the town.

Beechwood Park, Fosseway, Stow on the Wold, Cheltenham, GL54 1FP

Opening dates: May 28 and September 3

Visit these five modern courtyard gardens located near Cotswold apartments.

Winstone Glebe, Croft Lane, Winstone, Cirencester, GL7 7LN

Opening dates: June 9

Restoration of the garden is taking place here and the garden and grounds are situated around the house.

11 Upper Washwell, Painswick, Stroud, GL6 6QY

Opening dates: June 10

This garden has a cottage style and a pond plus a gravelled area.

Chase End, Tidenham Chase, Chepstow, NP16 7JN

Openings and arrangement: June 10

Here you’ll find 3 acres of wildflower meadows as well as a vineyard, orchards and more.

Madams, Eden’s Hill, Upleadon, Newent, GL18 1EE

Opening dates: June 10 and 11

This country woodland garden has a pond, wildflowers and a veg patch.

Garden House, Bell Lane, Blockley, Moreton-In-Marsh, GL56 9BB

Opening dates: June 11

This garden offers a calm space away from the village as well as a croquet lawn and a fruit and veg garden plus more.

Whites Barn, Cheap Street, Chedworth, Cheltenham, GL54 4AA

Opening dates: June 24

Located on a steep slope, this garden has a small orchard and meadow plus a courtyard garden.

Chedworth House, Pancake Hill, Chedworth, Cheltenham, GL54 4AP

Opening dates: June 24

Built in 2016, this house has a formal garden and wildflowers plus hedges and trees.

Churchdown Village Junior School, Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JX

Opening dates: June 25

This will be the school’s first NGS opening and the site boasts a working allotment, a walk-through forest school, a wildlife pond and more.

Woodchester Park House, Nympsfield, Stonehouse, GL10 3UN

Opening dates: July 9

With a large pond, a rose walk and a vegetable garden, there’s plenty to see at Woodchester Park House.

39 Neven Place, Gloucester, GL1 5NF

Opening dates: August 12 and 13

An exotic, jungle-like garden that features palms, bamboo, bananas and more.

Calmsden Manor, Calmsden, Cirencester, GL7 5ET

Opening dates: August 28

Whether you’re a plant lover, a design enthusiast or a vegetable grower, there’s plenty to see at Calmsden Manor and it’s ideal for those who simply want to get out in the fresh air.

37 Queen’s Road, Cheltenham, GL50 2LX

Opening dates: September 17

With seven ponds, a vine house and an animal sculpture trail for youngsters, there is a lot to take in at Queen’s Road.