If you are looking for a peaceful day out with a purpose, the National Garden Scheme’s Open Gardens offer the perfect escape and every visit helps support carers across the UK. The National Garden Scheme has been an important supporter of unpaid carers, having donated £450,000 to Carers Trust in 2025.
With gardens open across the country throughout the summer, September, October and beyond, it is a chance to explore stunning spaces, enjoy a slice of cake, and know your visit is helping someone caring for a loved one. All for a small entry fee, typically around £5-£10.
It is a simple yet powerful way to show your support while enjoying something special for yourself. Find a garden near you that is open this summer.
Take a moment to escape into nature
This short video captures the beauty, tranquillity and joy of visiting a National Garden Scheme garden.
From blooming borders to beautiful flowers and peaceful corners, discover what makes these gardens so special. Many gardens also offer tea, cakes and sweet treats to enjoy as you soak in the surroundings.
Open your garden
Got a garden you are proud of? The National Garden Scheme is always looking for beautiful, personal, or unusual gardens to open for visitors.
From cottage plots to community allotments, if you love it, others will too. Find out more about opening your garden.
Find out more about opening your garden
Have a garden, balcony, or outdoor space? Here’s another way to help
If you are a supporter of Carers Trust and you happen to have a garden, balcony or any outdoor space, here is a lovely way to support to the National Garden Scheme, a partner and great supporter of unpaid carers over many years.
The National Garden Scheme has launched The Big British Garden Survey, and your response would mean the world to them. It is simple to take part. Just note down the butterflies and insects you spot and anything else you notice outdoors.
It takes just a few minutes and every response helps build a national picture of wildlife across the UK. The survey runs until the end of September 2026.
