About The Event

There are twelve gardens open this year, including three open for the first time. They are in a compact area of old Wallingford. Several are of historical or architectural interest and one is on the River Thames.

Details of the gardens and a map can be found in the menu above. We are sorry but dogs are not permitted, except assistance.

Many of the gardens are small so that you can easily see all the gardens on the day or you can pick and choose. You can dally with a glass of wine or a cup of tea with cake or have a trip on the river or enjoy the stalls. We hope you have a great day out.

Refreshments

Tea and cakes are available at Middle Wharf on Thames Street (garden 9) and at 13 Wood Street (garden 5). Two small gardens are also providing teas (cash only) – 9 Wood Street (garden 3) and Cornerstone Cottage (garden 8) is serving cream teas.

Stalls

To add to your enjoyment there are a number of stalls at 13 Wood Street (garden 5):

Brightwell Vineyard are selling wine by the glass
Cater4U will have strawberries and cream and other delicacies
Mark Wood is a well known local artist
Green and Georgeous (from Little Stoke) is selling cut flowers, plants and seeds
Plant sales by Style Acre (other plant sales are available at various gardens)
World of mint display – see and smell (and buy) a wide range of mints
Craft table for children

Boat Trips

Short trips in an electric boat on the River Thames are available from Middle Wharf (garden 9). These are likely to be very popular and only limited numbers of seats are available.

Parking

Parking is available in Cattlemarket car park (between Wood Street and New Road) and Thames Street car park (near St Peter’s Church). Car parks are likely to be busy as are the narrow streets of Thames Street and Wood Street. If you can, we suggest you park a short walk away in the Riverside car park (just east of Wallingford Bridge), Goldsmiths Lane or the Waitrose car park. EV charging is available in the Cattlemarket and Goldsmiths Lane parks.

Toilets

These are available in the Cattlemarket car park.