2027 Visitor Information

Opening Dates, Times & Admission Prices

Snow drop day

Sunday 7 February 2027
10:00am–2:00pm

Admission

·        Season ticket holders: Free

·        Adults: £10

·        Children aged 6–16: £5

·        Children aged 5 and under: Free

2027 Garden Season

Season: Thursday 1 April–Sunday 31 October 2027.

Open Days

1 April–30 September: Wednesday–Sunday

October: Friday–Sunday

Open on bank holidays during the garden season.

Daily Opening Hours

·        Garden opens: 11:00am

·        Last garden admission: 3:45pm

·        Last orders in the tearoom: 3:45pm

·        Tearoom and plant stand close: 4:00pm

·        Garden closes: 4:30pm

Admission Prices

Season Tickets

·        Adult season ticket: £50

·        Child season ticket, ages 6–16: £15

Adult season tickets: online or at the entrance kiosk when open.

Child season tickets: entrance kiosk only.

Single Admission

·        Adults: £14

·        Children aged 6–16: £5

·        Children aged 5 and under: Free

No booking required; pay on arrival.

Admission and gift vouchers: online or at the entrance kiosk when open.

RHS Members

RHS members: free admission in October only, on public opening days.

All other October visitors pay standard admission.

Nurseries in the Garden 2027

2027 event dates:

·        Saturday 24 April

·        Saturday 19 June

·        Saturday 21 August

Events run during normal garden opening hours.

Admission

·        Season ticket holders: Free

·        Adults: £14

·        Children aged 6–16: £5

·        Children aged 5 and under: Free

Private Group Visits

Available only when the garden is closed to the public.

·        Minimum group size: 15 people

·        Admission: £35 per person

·        We are currently not offering guided tours

Group Visits & Coach Bookings

For group visits and coach bookings, complete the booking form in the Visit section of our website.

Our team will contact you to discuss and confirm the visit.

Venue Hire

Main Tearoom or Old Tearoom hire enquiries: email office@eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk

office@eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk

Snowdrop Day 2027

Sunday 7 February 2027 | 10am–2pm

Admission: £10.00 per person

2027 season tickets include free entry.

Join us for our special Snowdrop Day and enjoy a wonderful winter garden experience!

🌿 Explore our ever-growing collection of around 150 varieties of snowdrops displayed throughout the gardens.

🪴 Browse a range of nurseries and specialist sellers offering fascinating snowdrops and other early spring bulbs.

☕ Enjoy hot and cold refreshments, and take home plants to brighten your own garden.

A perfect day out for garden enthusiasts and plant lovers alike!

No booking required. Tickets will be sold at the entrance kiosk on the day.

Nurseries in the Garden 2027

Join us at East Ruston Old Vicarage for Nurseries in the Garden, a delightful celebration of plants, gardening and all things horticultural.

Set within the beautiful surroundings of our gardens, this event brings together a variety of specialist nurseries and stallholders, offering an inspiring selection of plants, garden accessories and other garden-related treasures.

Take your time to browse the stalls, discover unusual and interesting plant varieties, and chat with knowledgeable growers who are always happy to share their expertise and advice. Whether you are an experienced gardener or simply looking for inspiration for your own garden, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

Enjoy a wonderful day out exploring the gardens, meeting passionate plant specialists and perhaps finding something special to take home.

Event Dates for 2027

Saturday 24 April 2027

Saturday 19 June 2027

Saturday 21 August 2027

Event times: 11:00am–4:30pm

The event takes place during our normal garden opening hours.

Admission

Normal garden admission prices apply. Seasonal ticket holders are admitted free of charge.

Interested in Having a Stall?

If you are a nursery or garden-related business interested in exhibiting at Nurseries in the Garden 2027, we would love to hear from you.

Please email office@eastrustonoldvicarage.co.uk to enquire about having a stall.

We look forward to welcoming you to East Ruston Old Vicarage for another wonderful celebration of plants and gardening.


Guided Tour with Alan Gray
Sept
18

Guided Tour with Alan Gray

Take a tour with Alan Gray, one of the owners of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. A guided tour is a great way to learn more about the history of the gardens and the plants on display.

Guided tours include coffee on arrival and lunch served in our tea room. After lunch, guests are welcome to stay in the garden for the remainder of the day if they wish.

Physical tickets for guided tours are processed and posted within 3–8 working days. Places are limited, so we advise booking well in advance to avoid disappointment and to allow for tickets to arrive on time by post. If the booking is made at a short notice, please come to the garden at 10 am on the tour day.

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Guided Tour with Alan Gray
Sept
4

Guided Tour with Alan Gray

Take a tour with Alan Gray, one of the owners of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. A guided tour is a great way to learn more about the history of the gardens and the plants on display.

Guided tours include coffee on arrival and lunch served in our tea room. After lunch, guests are welcome to stay in the garden for the remainder of the day if they wish.

Physical tickets for guided tours are processed and posted within 3–8 working days. Places are limited, so we advise booking well in advance to avoid disappointment and to allow for tickets to arrive on time by post. If the booking is made at a short notice, please come to the garden at 10 am on the tour day.

View Event →
Guided Tour with Alan Gray
Aug
21

Guided Tour with Alan Gray

Take a tour with Alan Gray, one of the owners of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. A guided tour is a great way to learn more about the history of the gardens and the plants on display.

Guided tours include coffee on arrival and lunch served in our tea room. After lunch, guests are welcome to stay in the garden for the remainder of the day if they wish.

Physical tickets for guided tours are processed and posted within 3–8 working days. Places are limited, so we advise booking well in advance to avoid disappointment and to allow for tickets to arrive on time by post. If the booking is made at a short notice, please come to the garden at 10 am on the tour day.

View Event →
Guided Tour with Alan Gray
Aug
7

Guided Tour with Alan Gray

Take a tour with Alan Gray, one of the owners of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. A guided tour is a great way to learn more about the history of the gardens and the plants on display.

Guided tours include coffee on arrival and lunch served in our tea room. After lunch, guests are welcome to stay in the garden for the remainder of the day if they wish.

Physical tickets for guided tours are processed and posted within 3–8 working days. Places are limited, so we advise booking well in advance to avoid disappointment and to allow for tickets to arrive on time by post. If the booking is made at a short notice, please come to the garden at 10 am on the tour day.

View Event →
Nurseries in the Garden, hosted by East Ruston Old Vicarage.
Jul
25

Nurseries in the Garden, hosted by East Ruston Old Vicarage.

Nurseries in the Garden
Join us for Nurseries in the Garden, a delightful event where stallholders showcase a wide variety of plants and garden-related items across the beautiful grounds of East Ruston Old Vicarage. Stroll through the gardens, explore unique plant varieties, discover garden accessories, and receive expert advice from passionate growers. It’s the perfect day out for garden lovers of all kinds.

Entrance: Normal garden admission applies. Seasonal ticket holders enter free.

View Event →
Guided Tour with Alan Gray
Jul
24

Guided Tour with Alan Gray

Take a tour with Alan Gray, one of the owners of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. A guided tour is a great way to learn more about the history of the gardens and the plants on display.

Guided tours include coffee on arrival and lunch served in our tea room. After lunch, guests are welcome to stay in the garden for the remainder of the day if they wish.

Physical tickets for guided tours are processed and posted within 3–8 working days. Places are limited, so we advise booking well in advance to avoid disappointment and to allow for tickets to arrive on time by post. If the booking is made at a short notice, please come to the garden at 10 am on the tour day.

View Event →
Guided Tour with Alan Gray
Jul
3

Guided Tour with Alan Gray

Take a tour with Alan Gray, one of the owners of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. A guided tour is a great way to learn more about the history of the gardens and the plants on display.

Guided tours include coffee on arrival and lunch served in our tea room. After lunch, guests are welcome to stay in the garden for the remainder of the day if they wish.

Physical tickets for guided tours are processed and posted within 3–8 working days. Places are limited, so we advise booking well in advance to avoid disappointment and to allow for tickets to arrive on time by post. If the booking is made at a short notice, please come to the garden at 10 am on the tour day.

View Event →
Guided Tour with Alan Gray
Jun
19

Guided Tour with Alan Gray

Take a tour with Alan Gray, one of the owners of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. A guided tour is a great way to learn more about the history of the gardens and the plants on display.

Guided tours include coffee on arrival and lunch served in our tea room. After lunch, guests are welcome to stay in the garden for the remainder of the day if they wish.

Physical tickets for guided tours are processed and posted within 3–8 working days. Places are limited, so we advise booking well in advance to avoid disappointment and to allow for tickets to arrive on time by post. If the booking is made at a short notice, please come to the garden at 10 am on the tour day.

View Event →
Guided Tour with Alan Gray
Jun
5

Guided Tour with Alan Gray

Take a tour with Alan Gray, one of the owners of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. A guided tour is a great way to learn more about the history of the gardens and the plants on display.

Guided tours include coffee on arrival and lunch served in our tea room. After lunch, guests are welcome to stay in the garden for the remainder of the day if they wish.

Physical tickets for guided tours are processed and posted within 3–8 working days. Places are limited, so we advise booking well in advance to avoid disappointment and to allow for tickets to arrive on time by post. If the booking is made at a short notice, please come to the garden at 10 am on the tour day.

View Event →
Guided Tour with Alan Gray
May
15

Guided Tour with Alan Gray

Take a tour with Alan Gray, one of the owners of the gardens at East Ruston Old Vicarage. A guided tour is a great way to learn more about the history of the gardens and the plants on display.

Guided tours include coffee on arrival and lunch served in our tea room. After lunch, guests are welcome to stay in the garden for the remainder of the day if they wish.

Physical tickets for guided tours are processed and posted within 3–8 working days. Places are limited, so we advise booking well in advance to avoid disappointment and to allow for tickets to arrive on time by post. If the booking is made at a short notice, please come to the garden at 10 am on the tour day.

View Event →
Nurseries in the Garden, hosted by East Ruston Old Vicarage.
Apr
18

Nurseries in the Garden, hosted by East Ruston Old Vicarage.

Nurseries in the Garden
Join us for Nurseries in the Garden, a delightful event where stallholders showcase a wide variety of plants and garden-related items across the beautiful grounds of East Ruston Old Vicarage. Stroll through the gardens, explore unique plant varieties, discover garden accessories, and receive expert advice from passionate growers. It’s the perfect day out for garden lovers of all kinds.

Entrance: Normal garden admission applies. Seasonal ticket holders enter free.

View Event →
Snow drop Day
Feb
8

Snow drop Day

Join us for our special Snowdrop Day and enjoy a wonderful winter garden experience!

🌿 Explore our ever-growing collection of around 150 varieties of Snowdrops displayed throughout the gardens.
🪴 Browse a range of nurseries and specialist sellers offering fascinating Snowdrops and other early spring bulbs.
☕ Enjoy hot and cold refreshments and take home plants for sale to brighten your own garden.

A perfect day out for garden enthusiasts and plant lovers alike!

View Event →
National Garden Scheme — Autumn 2023
Oct
14

National Garden Scheme — Autumn 2023

National Open Garden Scheme illustration

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.

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Garden Event & Plant Fair
Sept
9

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.

View Event →
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Jun
10

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.

View Event →
National Garden Scheme — Spring 2023
Mar
18

National Garden Scheme — Spring 2023

National Open Garden Scheme illustration

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.

View Event →
National Open Garden Scheme — Autumn 2022
Oct
15

National Open Garden Scheme — Autumn 2022

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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

View Event →
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Sept
10

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.

View Event →
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Jun
11

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.

View Event →
National Open Garden Scheme — Spring 2022
Mar
19

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

View Event →