2026 marks the 26th year of Elgin Open Gardens!

This year we are delighted to welcome back both Fairholme and Windermere.

Fairholme is now gardened by the daughter of Duncan and Liz Henderson, and she has brought a wonderfully fresh take to the garden. 

Windermere’s new owners have made great strides in restoring a long-neglected and once important Elgin garden.

The other nine gardens are Auldearn, Elgin Vintners Country House, Fresh Woods, Houw Hoek Outspan,  Keurbos, Lavenham,  Sonop (on Keurbos), the Stone Kitchen  and Wildekrans Country House. 

There will be plant sales at Fairholme, Fresh Woods and Keurbos.  Keurbos will also host a lunch venue run by one of the charities we support.

Opening times: 9.30 -16.00 (last entry 15.40 ). 

Entry: No need to book! Each garden sets their own fee (some don’t charge). Most now accept electronic payments. 

First weekend: 31 Oct- 1 Nov

Second weekend: 7-8  Nov

9.30-16.00 (last entry 15.45)