Leicestershire National Garden Scheme Open Gardens from August 2025

In August, two new gardens open for the first time in Glenfield. 2 Ilmington Close LE3 8BF 11am to 4pm on 9th and 10th August. Tropical style planting with many exotic and unusual plants.
8 Saintbury Road, LE3 8EL, 11am to 4pm, 9th and 10th August, a medium sized town garden crammed full of colourful and textured planting.
15 The Woodcroft DE74 2QT opens on 10th August, 11am to 4pm. A colourful 1/3 garden with mixed herbaceous borders, wildlife pond and mature shrubs and trees. Full of late summer colour.
31 August, 11am to 4pm, Tresillian House LE13 0BG ¾ acre tranquil garden near Melton Mowbray with mixed planting, pond, small exhibition by local artists and jazz.
Thanks to the generosity of garden owners, volunteers, and visitors, Leicestershire National Garden Scheme raised over £67,000, which was donated to our beneficiary charities in 2024. For further details on our open gardens, visit https://www.ngs.org.uk
Carol Bartlett, Volunteer Press Officer, Leicestershire National Garden Scheme