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Carlton Gardens Open Day (01-06-25)On Sunday 1st June six very different and interesting gardens will be open to the public in Carlton from 10.30am - 4.30pm for the NGS (National Garden Scheme). The gardens are at 64 Main St, Bumble Cot, Drovers Barn, Hillsdon, Home Farm House and Woodmill.
Tickets will be on sale at the church on the day and at participating gardens. The £6 ticket allows entry to all six gardens, children under 16 go free.
Teas and cakes will be on sale at the church and locally grown plants will be available to buy at Home Farm House.
This is the third time in recent years that Carlton has hosted NGS open gardens, but the first time we have opened in June. This time you can look forward to seeing peonies, delphiniums and roses in full bloom and visiting a new garden.
You can enjoy that cuppa and lemon drizzle cake knowing that your contribution is going to charity.
80% of this year’s profits from teas and plant sales is split equally between St Andrew’s and the Friends of St Andrew’s. 20% will go to NGS along with 100% of the entry ticket sales. In 2024 NGS raised a staggering £3.5 million nationally for well known charities including Marie Curie, MacMillan Cancer Support and Hospice UK. Leicestershire raised £90,000. Full details on ngs.org.uk