Our events throughout the season at East Ruston Old Vicarage
Guided tours by Alan Gray (including lunch) take place throughout the year. Places are limited, so we advise that you book early.
Guided Tour Dates for 2024
"Join one of our informative and engaging guided tours to discover the hidden gems and fascinating stories within the garden."
21st March (Early Spring Walk)
11th April
9th May
16th May
6th June
13th June
11th July
18th July
8th August
15th August
12th September
19th September
Additional Dates:
Friday 7th June
Friday 14th June
Alan also gives guided tours to private groups with a minimum of 15 people, contact us to enquire.
Snowdrop Day 2024
East Ruston Old Vicarage ‘Snowdrop Day’ Sunday February 4th, 10 00 am till 4 00 pm, entrance cost £5 00 per person. Nurseries and sellers of interesting Snowdrops and other early bulbs. Talk by Richard Hobbs botanist and bulb expert. Hot and cold refreshments. View our ever-growing collection of Snowdrops throughout the garden.
The garden will also open on the 7th, 8th,9th, and 10th February 11 00 am till 4 00 pm, admission £13 00 per person. We have around 150 varieties of Snowdrops to see throughout the garden. Hot and cold refreshments available and plants for sale.
Plant Fairs 2024
28th April 2024 and 8th June 2024. Open from 10am. No need to book.
£5 per person entrance fee, season ticket holders and children are free.
Dogs are welcome at the plant fair but not in the main Gardens.
National Garden Scheme — Autumn 2023
We’re delighted to again be a part of this scheme that aims to bring people together and enjoy gardens.
Discover more about the National Open Garden Scheme on their website.
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Autumn is generally a benign season. Everything is slowing down; the light is kind and it’s the ideal time for establishing new plantings whilst the soil is still warm. Here you will find many rare and interesting plants plus vintage garden tools, (Christmas is closer than you think!) garden ornaments and other gardening ephemera. Refreshments are available both in the garden and at the event.
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Early summer and we have the huge pleasure of anticipation of what our gardens will produce in the coming months. The Garden Event will inspire and tempt everyone with its large array of nurseries, hobby growers, garden ornaments, vintage tools and much more. Rare and exotic or garden sculpture, it’s all here. Refreshments are available at both the event and in the garden.
National Garden Scheme — Spring 2023
We’re delighted to again be a part of this scheme that aims to bring people together and enjoy gardens.
Discover more about the National Open Garden Scheme on their website.
Snowdrop Day
Take a guided tour around the gardens with Alan Gray as plants burst back into life to start the new year.
National Open Garden Scheme — Autumn 2022
We’re delighted to again be a part of this scheme that aims to bring people together and enjoy gardens.
Learn more about National Open Garden Scheme
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Autumn is generally a benign season. Everything is slowing down; the light is kind and it’s the ideal time for establishing new plantings whilst the soil is still warm. Here you will find many rare and interesting plants plus vintage garden tools, (Christmas is closer than you think!) garden ornaments and other gardening ephemera. Refreshments are available both in the garden and at the event.
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Early summer and we have the huge pleasure of anticipation of what our gardens will produce in the coming months. The Garden Event will inspire and tempt everyone with its large array of nurseries, hobby growers, garden ornaments, vintage tools and much more. Rare and exotic or garden sculpture, it’s all here. Refreshments are available at both the event and in the garden.
National Open Garden Scheme — Spring 2022
We’re delighted to again be a part of this scheme that aims to bring people together and enjoy gardens.
Learn more about National Open Garden Scheme