Events & Open Days

though, not normally open for public access, during the course of each year, Blagdon Estate hosts a number of prestigious events and charity open days.

We are regularly approached by charities and societies who would like to use the grounds to assist in their fundraising activities by inviting the general public to visit Blagdon. We discuss these requests towards the end of each year, for the following year.

100% of all takings from open days go to the charity involved. The charity open days are the only days throughout the year when Blagdon does open for members of the public. Bookings to attend the events are through the organising charities.

In 2025 the estate will be open its gates to the public between 1 – 4pm (close) on the following dates.

For more information about the open garden events, contact the charities direct. 

13th of April – North East Sight Matters Open Garden Event.  

This will be the first Open Garden Event of the year and when the daffodils are out!  Homemade baking and beverages on sale.  All funds raised will go towards supporting blind and sight impaired children from the North East. 

Cash only (on entry only) Adults £8, under 12’s free. 

25th of May – National Garden Scheme (NGS) Open Garden Event. 

For the NGS open day you can book tickets in advance through the NGS Website or you can just turn up and pay on the day.  Find a Garden | National Garden Scheme

Admission £8 adults, Child, Free.  Homemade teas, Refreshments in aid of local charity. 

22nd of June – St Oswald’s Hospice Open Garden Event.

St Oswald’s Hospice is thrilled to be holding an Open Garden event to raise funds for patients and families – and they would love you to join them! Refreshments on sale, stalls and music in the courtyard. Classic cars (weather depending)

For more information and to pre-book tickets please visit the website Blagdon Estate Open Gardens | St Oswald’s Hospice

21st of September – Plant Heritage Open Garden Event.

Homemade baking, hot and cold drinks on sale.  Plant Heritage North East Plant Stall with rare and unusual plants, grown by its members. 

Cash or credit card payments on entry – just turn up.  Adults £6 and children (and Plant Heritage members) are free.

All funds raised will go towards supporting the UK’s National Plant collections.   

5th of October – Hospice Care Open Garden Event 

Hospice Care, North Northumberland’s Open Day at Blagdon is scheduled to take place in October this year.  Plants on sale, Homemade teas, fun dog show (dogs on leads) and music. 

For more information and to pre-book your tickets, in advance please visit their website www.hospicecare-nn.org.uk/open-gardens-2025