Events
A registered conservation and education charity since 1995 helping to conserve and raise awareness of Lincolnshire's garden heritage for the future.
Lincolnshire Gardens Trust is a registered charity to help the protection, enjoyment and enhancement of Lincolnshire's gardens and parks.
Information
The Open Gardens Map may be of use to gain directions to some venues.
To reserve your place on any events, any queries and all bookings, please contact Elizabeth Bowskill either by email or by post.
Email: elizabeth_ab@btopenworld.com
Address: Mrs E A Bowskill, 3 Sandcliffe Road, Grantham, NG31 8DT
Phone: 07840 240854 (mobile so text messages acceptable too)
All cheques should be made payable to Lincolnshire Gardens Trust
Send a cheque using the Event Form below, or by Bank Transfer.
Event Form
The event form can now be downloaded, completed digitally, saved and attached by email.
e.g. in Google Chrome: click the form, click Open (at top) which opens in a new window, download (arrow at top), save to your device. The form can then be opened, completed, re-saved (File - Save As) and either printed (File - print) or can be attached to an email and sent to the Event co-ordinator.
Alternatively if you want to print the form and fill it in by hand, just click the form and then click the printer icon at the top right.
Event Booking Form Digi.pdfProgram of Events 2023 - 2024 Events TBC...
REMINDER - Please remember to pay your subscriptions and also update Standing Orders to the correct amount,
making sure you have provided up to date contact information.
Non Members please contact Elizabeth directly on elizabeth_ab@btopenworld.com
Pre-booking is essential for all events. Payment can be made on the day.
Some costs have not been finalised with the garden owners yet – please check with Elizabeth before booking that event.
Full details of directions nearer the time.
Wednesday 15th May 2024 2 pm
BARDNEY MANOR WALLED GARDENS
The Manor,Church Lane, Bardney, Lincoln, LN3 5TZ
The manor is situated behind St Lawrence's Church on Church Lane. Look for the long Yew drive next door to the church yard.
Samantha Wright will give a guided tour of the gardens with an historical timeline. We can be free to then wander around and ask questions.
Tea and cake to follow
Members: £15 Non-members £18
Tuesday 18th June 2024 2 pm
GRIMSTHORPE CASTLE GARDENS TOUR
Bourne PE10 0LY
Guided tour of the gardens
Tea and cake to follow
Confirmation of car entry point nearer the day – access has recently changed
Members: £20 Non-members £24
Friday 12th July 2024
WYNDHAM PARK, GRANTHAM
In 2024 Wyndham Park, Grantham is celebrating it’s centenary with a special three day event.
On Friday 12th July 2024 there will be a Civic/Military/VIP event with distinguished guests, but open for anyone to attend – a commemorative service replicating the Opening Ceremony
Details TBC
On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th July 2024 the LGT committee have been invited (as long standing supporters of the Park and the Wyndham Park Forum) to have a gazebo to promote the LGT, with children’s activities, possibly a bookstall. Volunteers are being sort from amongst members to assist with this – to do a few hours to help out.
Full details to follow but timings are likely to be 10 am until 4 pm (so 3 x 2 hour shifts is possible)
Friday 20th September 2024
SPRINGFIELDS FESTIVAL GARDENS
Spalding PE12 6EU
Directions and details on where to park nearer the time
Exclusive visit to see the Dahlias, includes a 40-minute garden tour and mini workshop followed by tea and cream scone.
Members: £15 Non-members £18
Saturday 16th November 2024 LGT AGM 2pm
Guest speaker; Head Gardener Richard Gant of Madingley Gardens – to talk about Plant Heritage
Welton village Hall, 51 Ryland Rd, Welton, Lincoln, LN2 3LU
Members £20 Non-members £25