Discover the Magic of Barnsdale Gardens… After Hours

Discover the Magic of Barnsdale Gardens… After Hours: This summer, experience the breathtaking beauty of Barnsdale Gardens like never before. Nestled in the heart of the East Midlands, this horticultural haven features 38 individually designed gardens—each a unique work of art. June is when Barnsdale truly bursts into life, offering a vibrant display of blooming flowers, elegant grasses, and flourishing shrubs.

But there’s more…

For the very first time, the gates will open after hours for an exclusive evening of enchantment. Enjoy a welcome glass of wine or fizz as you stroll through the gardens at golden hour, all set to the soothing sounds of live music by the wonderful Deeanne Dexter.

Discover the Magic of Barnsdale Gardens… After Hours

Whether you’re catching up with friends or simply soaking in the serene atmosphere, it’s an unforgettable way to enjoy summer’s splendour.
Pre-booking is essential!

Booking can be made online at: www. shop.barnsdalegardens.co.uk/products/barnsdale-gardens-after-hours-june

Highlights from just a few of Barnsdale’s most beautiful gardens this season:

Versailles Garden
Inspired by the grandeur of Louis XIV’s gardens at Versailles, this formal layout features precisely planted hedges and dramatic views.
Currently at their best:Deutzia, Philadelphus, Roses, Hesperis, Cephalaria gigantea, Geraniums, Phytolacca americana, and Sambucus nigra ‘Black Lace’.
Mediterranean Garden
A sun-soaked escape bursting with colour and texture. Clever landscaping allows plants that love sharp drainage to thrive.
Shining right now:Nepeta ‘Six Hills Giant’, Thalictrum, Anthemis, Centranthus, Salvia ‘Amethyst Lips’, Sisyrinchium striatum, and Stipa tenuissima.
Rose Garden
Once an overgrown corner, now a fragrant paradise of over 50 rose varieties. Underplanting ensures beauty throughout the seasons.
Currently blooming:Paeonias, Geraniums, Hemerocallis, Campanula lactiflora ‘Prichard’s Variety’, and Polemonium.
Gentleman’s Cottage Garden
Created for the BBC’s Geoff Hamilton’s Cottage Gardens, this charming space is a masterclass in making the most of a wide, shallow plot.
Looking glorious now:Astrantia ‘Buckland’, Sanguisorba, Delphiniums, Thalictrum ‘Black Stockings’, Argyranthemum, Osteospermum ‘Lady Leitrim’, and Geraniums.
Allotment
Once the backdrop of Gardeners’ World’sgrow-your-own segments, this productive plot overflows with delicious seasonal veg.
Currently thriving: New potatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, leaf beet and a host of freshly planted crops.