Events at the Garden
Opening hours 2010
| Events | Dates | Times |
| Snowdrops and winter flowers | - | - |
| Easter bank holiday weekend | Sun 4th April Mon 5th |
Sun 2 - 5pm Mon 12 - 5pm |
| May Bank Holiday weekends | Sun 2nd Mon 3rd Sun 30th Mon 31st |
2 - 5pm 12 - 5pm 2 - 5pm 12 - 5pm |
| RHS Events | Please see RHS Events page for details | - |
| Floral Festival | Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th June | 12 - 6pm |
| Chilli Festival | Sunday 29th & Monday 30th August | 10am - 5pm |
- All location work & group bookings are available all year round.
- During February only refreshments include hot soup, teas, coffee & cakes in our tea room. On all other openings refreshments are available in the parish hall in aid of St. Peter's church or village groups. For prebooked parties outside normal opening times, tea/coffee can be arranged when making a booking..
- Coaches and Mini-buses are welcome at Benington Lordship - please contact (08701)261709 for more details as booking is essential.
- Infomation for disabled visitors
Easter 2010
In late March the gardens are covered by Scilla bithynica, a dainty relative of the Bluebell
Opening times: Sun 4th 2-5pm & Mon 5th 12-5pm.
Prices: Adults £4. Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
May Bank Holidays 2010
Early in May the herbaceous borders are starting to fill out with new growth...
Opening times: May 2nd & 3rd, 30th & 31st. Sundays 2 - 5pm, Mondays 12 - 5pm.
Prices: Adults £4. Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
RHS Events 2010
Two events timed to coincide with the peak times to see Snowdrops and the huge double herbaceous borders.
Opening times: Tues 23rd Feb 10am - 2pm & Weds 23rd June 10am -12pm.
Prices:See RHS Events page for details.
Floral Festival & NGS opening 2010
Many of the gardens around the church and village green are open, some have stalls for plants, crafts and books etc and refreshments are provided over both days.
Opening times: June 26th & 27th 12 - 6pm.
Prices: Adults £4. Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
Chilli Festival 2010
Our Chilli Festival is a family event offering a chance to buy Chilli plants, products and sample foods from around the world.
Opening times: Sunday 29th & Monday 30th August, 10am - 5pm.
Prices: Adults £5. Children: Under 16's £2.50, Under 12's Free.
Snowdrops 2011
This is our most popular event when the gardens are carpeted in a spectacular display of snowdrops around the remains of the Norman Castle and surrounding moat.
Opening times: Dates will be posted later this year.
Prices: Adults £4 (£4.50 Sundays) Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.