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Garden Tour: Day in the Life of a National Trust Gardener

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a National Trust gardener? Join this bespoke tour of our garden to find out!

  • Booking essential

This exclusive opening invites you to explore our late summer garden with our Senior Gardener, Matt.

During this unique tour, you’ll gain behind-the-scenes access to Matt’s upcoming projects, hear about his current tasks, and discover the daily routines that keep our garden thriving. Matt will share insider stories, offer top tips on sustainable gardening, and discuss how to increase biodiversity and build resilient habitats.

The tour will last one hour, with the chance to ask questions at the end. A complimentary soft drink will be served upon arrival.

2.00pm-2.30pm: arrival, with welcome drink 2.30pm-3.30pm: garden tour 3.30pm-4.00pm: ask the gardener Q&A session and private garden access.

24 September, £15 per person

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £15.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Not suitable for children.

Meeting point

Meet at the Visitor Kiosk.

What to bring and wear

The tour is outside, so please wear suitable clothing.

Accessibility

Some uneven terrain and inclines in the garden. Accessible toilet is available.

Other

Sorry, no dogs. One complimentary drink will be served on arrival. Garden access for tour only.

Upcoming events

Event

Garden Trail: Shaw's Scrumptious Veg 

Bernard Shaw loved his vegetable patch, especially when it was made into rhubarb pie! This summer, help our housekeeper and gardener look after our imaginary patch on this interactive garden trail.

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15 Aug to 31 Aug 2025
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10:00 to 17:00
+ 10 other dates or times
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Outdoor Theatre: Sense and Sensibility 

With Shaw's Corner as the backdrop, DOT Productions presents the Jane Austen classic: ‘Sense & Sensibility’

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on
23 Aug 2025
at
18:30 to 21:00
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Outdoor Family Theatre: Robin Hood 

Who’s ready for an adventure? With Shaw's Corner as the backdrop, DOT Productions presents their 2025 family show: Robin Hood

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24 Aug 2025
at
17:00 to 18:30
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Outdoor Cinema: Shakes versus Shav 

This August Bank Holiday Monday, join us for a garden screening of madcap puppet film, Shakes Versus Shav: a fresh and fitting tribute to two of the greatest writers in the English language…with strings attached.

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25 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00