National Garden Scheme – Open Gardens

Tuesday 23 June / 11am - 4pm

On Tuesday 23 June, we will be opening our gardens in collaboration with the National Garden Scheme.

This charitable open gardens sees proceeds go to charities associated with the NGS eg: Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK and the Queen’s Nursing Institute.

This event will run alongside our open day. You can upgrade your gardens ticket to enter the castle onsite.

Grounds – 11am – 4pm. Final entry 3pm.
Adults – £9.00
Children (4-15) – £3.00
Under 3’s – Free of Charge

Castle – 11:30 noon – 3pm – (Last Entry to Castle 3pm)
Adults – £16.75
Children (4-15) – £8.25
Under 3’s – Free of Charge

Walker’s House Tearoom will be open and serving food and refreshments.

As this is an open day in aid of charity, Historic Houses Memberships, The English Garden Readers 2-for-1 & Gardeners World 2-for-1 are not valid on event days.
Rockingham Castle Gardens, Castle & Events Memberships are accepted.

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