Events

Wymeswold Garden Walkabout

Wymeswold Garden Walkabout

Date: Sat, 24th Jun 2023 - Sun, 25th Jun 2023

Venue: Wymeswold Village

Wymeswold village is once again inviting you to wander round its gardens, big and small, at its annual Walkabout. This year, as well as some old favourites, there will be some new additions to explore.

Some of our gardens are traditional, some are quirky and individual and some will have artists displaying their work for you to admire.

When you need rest and refreshment, you will find tea and cake being served at the Memorial Hall from 2 o'clock until 5 o'clock.

Other attractions awaiting your discovery when walking around the village will be plant stalls, local bands playing (Sunday) and the Way of the Wyrd Morris Men (Saturday). For children, there will be a free discovery trail challenging them to find our new ladybird mascot hidden in the gardens.

We hope to see you (and that the weather is fine!)

Essential information:

Wymeswold is north of Loughborough on the A6006 (village centre postcode is LE12 6UF)

Parking is free. There will be two signposted carparks and also signposted, designated disabled parking.

Passports for garden entry are £5.00. (Unaccompanied children go free) They can be used on both days. The Passports contain a map of the gardens and information on where and when things will be happening and where to find refreshments, help if needed and toilets. They can be purchased at the car parks and from the Information Point on the village green.

All the proceeds go to local charities and organisations.

More information: https://www.opengardens.co.uk/open_gardens.php?id=121

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