Old Bladbean Stud Garden

Welcome to the Old Bladbean Stud Garden Website

I am delighted to say that Old Bladbean Stud was voted The Nation's Favourite Garden in the South East by readers of 

The English Garden magazine

A Big Thank You to everyone who voted!!


The garden will be opening again for charity through the National Garden Scheme between 2pm and 6pm 

on selected Sundays in 2026, and the dates will appear here as soon as they are confirmed

Open day tickets will be available on the gate (£6.00, cash only) 

or you can book in advance on the NGS website here: Book NGS Open Day Tickets in Advance

You can also arrange to visit the garden between 9am and 11am on weekdays here: Book a Morning Visit


Find out more about my forthcoming book published by DK here: In Nature's Slipstream: Gardening at Old Bladbean Stud

Seeds collected from around the garden are available here: Browse and Order Seeds

You can see current photographs taken in the garden and photos taken on previous open days at This Morning's Garden Photos

For daily summer posts and weekly updates through the winter please Follow the Garden on Facebook

Please use the menu below to find what you are looking for, but do get in touch if you need further information or have any questions. I hope you enjoy your visit!