National Garden Scheme – Open Gardens


On Tuesday 24 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
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 – £15.50
Children (4-15) – £8.00
Under 3’s – Free of Charge

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


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. Unfortunately Gardens Only membership does not allow entry.


Book tickets for the National Garden Scheme.

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