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. 

 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