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 garden event sees proceeds go to charities associated with the National Garden Scheme: Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, and the Queen’s Nursing Institute.

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

Grounds – 11am – 4pm (last entry to the site is 3pm)
Adults – £9.00
Children (4-15) – £3.00
Under 3’s – Free of Charge

Castle – 11:30am – 3pm (last entry into the Castle 3pm)
Adults – £16.75
Children (4-15) – £8.25
Under 3s – free of charge

Walker’s House Tearoom will be open and serving light lunches and sweet treats.

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.
Rockingham Castle Gardens, Castle & Events Memberships are accepted.

Book tickets for the National Garden Scheme – Tuesday 23rd June

Book online here – tickets can also be purchased on arrival

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