Charity Garden Visits in Kent
Glorious Gardens is a much-loved community event made possible by the incredible generosity of local garden owners. For one day only, these beautiful private gardens open their gates to the public, inviting visitors to explore, be inspired, and enjoy the creativity, care, and tranquillity of each unique space.
Our gardens help to raise vital funds for ellenor so we can continue providing compassionate care to our patients and their families. Every visit helps make a real difference, supporting specialist care for people living with life-limiting illness.
By strolling through these stunning gardens, enjoying the atmosphere, and sharing in the spirit of community, you are directly helping ellenor continue its essential work. We are deeply grateful to our garden owners and everyone who takes part — together, you help us care when it matters most.
No booking is necessary – simply come along and pay on the day at any participating garden.
NEW: ANNUAL PASS
For visitors planning to explore several gardens, the Glorious Gardens Annual Pass offers the best value and experience. Priced at £55, the pass allows entry to all 13 participating gardens and can be purchased at our first three gardens. This means you receive entry to two gardens free, while enjoying unlimited access to the full Glorious Gardens event.
Many visitors choose the Annual Pass to fully enjoy the variety, creativity, and beauty of each unique garden while maximising their support for ellenor hospice. Every visit and every pass purchased helps raise vital funds, ensuring ellenor can continue providing compassionate hospice care to families across Gravesend, Dartford, Northfleet, and the wider Kent community.
Whether you choose to visit one garden or many, your support makes a real difference.
Join us in the stunning grounds of the Old Vicarage as we continue celebrating our family’s journey in this beautiful village. Following last year’s 40-year milestone, we’re delighted to gather with friends and neighbours to enjoy a breath-taking carpet of golden daffodils, peaceful surroundings, and the simple pleasure of community togetherness
Liz’s garden has a central lawn with a long pebble bed on one side and beds around a small pond. She has lovingly cared for her garden for many years. Liz loves haphazard planting and has a little shaded wild area. This is where she spends many a happy hours and gives herself backache! Liz has so enjoyed visiting other people’s gardens and wanted to open to raise money for ellenor.
Ashen Drive Garden is a beautifully cared-for and versatile space, lovingly designed to offer something for everyone. Caroline has skilfully created distinct areas for relaxing, growing vegetables, and nurturing a rich variety of flowers and plants, all of which complement the surroundings and are kept to an impeccable standard.
Head to Windmill Hill this Summer, to see this beautiful cottage garden dedicated to nurturing wildlife. There are also 3 ponds, which are popular with local wildlife – with amphibians, dragonflies and birds as visitors. Judith has packed her border beds with flowers for pollinators, and there is also a small wildflower lawn.
ellenor are immensely proud to be closing the season this year with our very own Glorious Garden. Thoughtfully designed and lovingly developed, our newly extended garden has been fully landscaped and is accessible to everyone, offering a welcoming and inclusive space for all to enjoy.
Thank you to our sponsor for their second year of supporting us:
Sponsored by Pepper Hill and Staplehurst Garden Centre, now part of the British Garden Centres family (previously known as Millbrook Garden Centre).
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Thank you for making a difference through your support – we can’t wait to see you there!
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