Events at the Garden
Opening hours 2008
| Events | Dates | Times |
| Snowdrops and winter flowers | Dates for 2009 to follow. | - |
| Easter bank holiday weekend | Dates for 2009 to follow. - |
- - |
| May Bank Holiday weekends | Sunday 4th May Monday 5th May Sunday 25th May Monday 26th May |
2 - 5pm 12 - 5pm 2 - 5pm 12 - 5pm |
| RHS Events | Please see RHS Events page for details | - |
| Floral Festival | Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th June | 12 - 6pm |
| Chilli Festival | Sunday 24th & Monday 25th August | 10am - 5pm |
- All location work & group bookings are available all year round.
- Limited catering can be provided for booked parties. On Bank holiday weekends teas are available in the village hall.
- Coaches and Mini-buses are welcome at Benington Lordship - please contact (08701)261709 for more details as booking is essential.
- Infomation for disabled visitors
May Bank Holidays
Early in May the herbaceous borders are starting to fill out with new growth...
Opening times: May 4th & 5th, 25th & 26th. Sundays 2 - 5pm, Mondays 12 - 5pm.
Prices: Adults £4. Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
RHS Events
Two events timed to coincide with the peak times to see Snowdrops and the huge double herbaceous borders.
Opening times: February 19th 10am - 2pm. June 25th 10am - 12pm
Prices:See RHS Events page for details.
Floral Festival & National Garden Scheme opening
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 28th & 29th 12 - 6pm.
Prices: Adults £4. Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
Chilli Festival
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 24th & Monday 25th August, 10am - 5pm.
Prices: Adults £4. Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
Snowdrops
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: 2009 dates to follow.
Prices: Adults £4 (£4.50 Sundays) Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.
Easter
In late March the gardens are covered by Scilla bithynica, a dainty relative of the Bluebell
Opening times: 2009 dates to follow.
Prices: Adults £4. Children: Under 16's £2, Under 12's Free.