A cottage garden with stone path and summer flowers

Little Waltham Open Gardens

Enjoy a summer’s day of impressive gardens and classic cars

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The lovely village of Little Waltham in Chelmsford will host Open Gardens and a Classic Car show

Visitors will be treated to a day of unforgettable gardens and vintage cars.

You can wander through private gardens from small cottage style to large, impressive plots, and car owners will be proudly sharing over 100 classic vehicles.
Refreshments, plants and produce will be available in various gardens and all gardens, and the classic car show, are within walking distance of each other.
Entry to the event is via wristband and programme.
Advance tickets can be purchased by clicking on the above “Book a place” link or from any of the Farleigh Hospice stores.

Please exchange your advance booking confirmation for an event programme and wristband(s) at the entrance to the Classic Car Show at CM3 3NY. Use what3words https://w3w.co/mats.young.weeks
On the day event wristbands and programmes are available to purchase at the entrance to the Classic Car Show.
Dogs – please note that it is at each garden owner’s discretion whether they allow dogs to visit, so please check with the owner on the day if you are bringing a doggy along.

Key information

Date: Sunday 14 June 2026
Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm
Location: Start point at the Classic Car Show, CM3 3NY. Use what3words https://w3w.co/mats.young.weeks
Price: £7 per adult, accompanied under 16s free
Parking: Free parking available nearby

If you are interested in opening your garden in 2026 or 2027 please get in touch on 01245 457411 or [email protected]

For info about the other garden events taking place this year please visit Open Gardens 2026