National Garden Scheme - Open Garden
Our Garden is Open for Charity
Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers and visitors, the National Garden Scheme has donated over £74 million to some of the UK’s best-loved nursing and health, and gardening charities since 1927. Originally set up in 1927 to support district nurses, the NGS now raises millions of pounds for nursing and health charities each year. The NGS also support charities doing amazing work in gardens and health, grant bursaries to help community gardening projects and support gardeners at the start of their career. The National Garden Scheme website contains all relevent information.
Thank you
At time of writing, so far in 2025, Brook Cottage raised £1,229.80 for NGS charities and £287.21 for the Little Burstead Village Hall Charity.
Next Public Opening:
Thursday 18 June 2026, 12-16:00 jointly with Ivy Cottage CM12 9TB
Friday 19 June 2026, 12-16:00 jointly with Ivy Cottage CM12 9TB
Saturday 20 June 2026, Solstice Opening, 18-21:30 jointly with Burstead-in-Bloom BBQ
Download the 'Welcome Note and Map'
‘By Arrangement’ Visits
We welcome visitors by arrangement year-round, although we limit the number of visitors we admit and days we open. If you are interested in arranging a visit, please complete the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.
Updated for 2025: Light Lunches Menu for 'By Arrangement' Visits