Our events throughout the season at
East Ruston Old Vicarage
Guided tours by Alan Gray, including a two-course lunch, take place throughout the year. Places are limited, so we advise that you book early.
Guided Tour Dates for 2025
Join one of our informative and engaging guided tours to discover the hidden gems and fascinating stories within the garden.
10th April
8th May
15th May
5th June
12th June
10th July
17th July
7th August
14th August
11th September
18th September
Alan also gives guided tours to private groups with a minimum of 15 people, contact us to enquire.
Snowdrop Day 2025
East Ruston Old Vicarage ‘Snowdrop Day’ Sunday 2nd February, 10am till 4pm, entrance cost £7.00 per person.
Nurseries and sellers of interesting Snowdrops and other early bulbs.
Hot and cold refreshments, and plants for sale.
View our ever-growing collection of Snowdrops throughout the garden, where we have approximately 150 different varieties of Snowdrops.
Plant Fairs 2025
Sunday 27th April 2025 and Saturday 7th June 2025.
Open from 10am. No need to book.
£7.00 per person entrance fee, season ticket holders and children are free.
Dogs are welcome at the Plant Fairs but not in the main Gardens.
National Garden Scheme — Autumn 2023
We’re delighted to again be a part of this scheme that aims to bring people together and enjoy gardens.
Discover more about the National Open Garden Scheme on their website.
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Autumn is generally a benign season. Everything is slowing down; the light is kind and it’s the ideal time for establishing new plantings whilst the soil is still warm. Here you will find many rare and interesting plants plus vintage garden tools, (Christmas is closer than you think!) garden ornaments and other gardening ephemera. Refreshments are available both in the garden and at the event.
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Early summer and we have the huge pleasure of anticipation of what our gardens will produce in the coming months. The Garden Event will inspire and tempt everyone with its large array of nurseries, hobby growers, garden ornaments, vintage tools and much more. Rare and exotic or garden sculpture, it’s all here. Refreshments are available at both the event and in the garden.
National Garden Scheme — Spring 2023
We’re delighted to again be a part of this scheme that aims to bring people together and enjoy gardens.
Discover more about the National Open Garden Scheme on their website.
Snowdrop Day
Take a guided tour around the gardens with Alan Gray as plants burst back into life to start the new year.
National Open Garden Scheme — Autumn 2022
We’re delighted to again be a part of this scheme that aims to bring people together and enjoy gardens.
Learn more about National Open Garden Scheme
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Autumn is generally a benign season. Everything is slowing down; the light is kind and it’s the ideal time for establishing new plantings whilst the soil is still warm. Here you will find many rare and interesting plants plus vintage garden tools, (Christmas is closer than you think!) garden ornaments and other gardening ephemera. Refreshments are available both in the garden and at the event.
Garden Event & Plant Fair
Early summer and we have the huge pleasure of anticipation of what our gardens will produce in the coming months. The Garden Event will inspire and tempt everyone with its large array of nurseries, hobby growers, garden ornaments, vintage tools and much more. Rare and exotic or garden sculpture, it’s all here. Refreshments are available at both the event and in the garden.
National Open Garden Scheme — Spring 2022
We’re delighted to again be a part of this scheme that aims to bring people together and enjoy gardens.
Learn more about National Open Garden Scheme