Events at the Garden
Opening hours 2012
| Events | Dates | Times |
| Snowdrops and winter flowers | Sat 4th-Sun 26th Feb | 12-4pm |
| Easter bank holiday weekend | Sun 8th April Mon 9th April |
2-5pm 12-5pm |
| Charity Spring opening & Plant Sale | - | - |
| May Bank Holiday weekends | Mon 7th May Mon 4th June Closed on sundays |
12-5pm 12-5pm |
| Floral Festival | Sat 23rd & Sun 24th June | 12-5pm |
| Chilli Festival | Sun 26th & Mon 27th August | 10am-5pm |
- Please note the Gardens are not open on a regular weekly basis, there is no public access to the grounds outside of the advertised hours.
- 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
Snowdrops 2012
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: Open daily Sat 4th-Sun 26th Feb, 12-4pm
Prices: Adults £5 (Concessions £4 - not on Sundays) Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
Easter 2012
In late March the gardens are covered by Scilla bithynica, a dainty relative of the Bluebell
Opening times: Sun 8th April 2-5pm, Mon 9th 12-5pm
Prices: Adults £4. Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
May Bank Holidays 2012
Early in May the herbaceous borders are starting to fill out with new growth...
Opening times: Mon 7th May 12-5pm, Mon 4th June 12-5pm .
Prices: Adults £4. Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
Floral Festival & NGS opening 2012
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: Sat 23rd & Sun 24th June 12-5pm
Prices: Adults £4. Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
Chilli Festival 2012
Our Chilli Festival is a family event offering a chance to buy Chilli plants, products and sample foods from around the world.
Opening times: Sun 26th & Mon 27th August, 10am - 5pm.
Prices: Adults £7.50 Children: Under 16's £2.50, Under 12's Free.