Explore hidden gems and support your community at Wellington Open Gardens 2026
A weekend of colour and creativity
Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a weekend filled with colour, creativity and community spirit as Wellington Open Gardens returns on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June 2026. The event is proudly supported by Specsavers Wellington.
Across one special weekend, beautiful private gardens in and around Wellington will open their gates to the public. From peaceful green corners and imaginative planting to hidden courtyards and vibrant borders, each garden offers something unique to discover.
Supporting your local community
This much loved event raises essential funds for Community Resource, a Shropshire charity that supports people and communities facing challenges across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. Working with Love Wellington, the weekend brings garden lovers, neighbours and visitors together to celebrate everything that makes the town a vibrant and welcoming place.
Sally Themans of Love Wellington said:
“The fourth annual Open Gardens weekend is a true celebration of Wellington. By opening gates and sharing green spaces, we weave the whole community together; from seasoned horticulturists to curious neighbours and local businesses all of whom take pride in our town. This weekend is a blooming testament to why Wellington is such a special place to live, grow, and visit.”
Wellington Open Gardens gives attendees the chance to explore spaces not usually open to the public while supporting a charity that helps people stay connected, independent and well. Whether you enjoy gardening, fresh air, creative ideas or simply discovering new places on your doorstep, there is something for everyone.
Sponsors helping make the event possible
Alongside Specsavers Wellington, The Cock Hotel is once again supporting Wellington Open Gardens in 2026. Their continued sponsorship helps make the event possible and contributes to a memorable and welcoming experience for all who take part.
The support of our sponsors also plays an important role in helping us raise more funds for Community Resource. By covering essential event costs, their generosity means a greater share of the money raised can go directly to our work with people and communities across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
Why join us?
Whether you enjoy gardening, fresh air, creative ideas or simply discovering new places on your doorstep, the event has something for everyone.
Event sponsors Specsavers Wellington are delighted to be supporting this year’s event:
“Wellington Specsavers are delighted to support this year’s Wellington Open Gardens event. Just as caring for your eyes and ears helps you appreciate the world more clearly, events like this helps us all enjoy the true beauty of our community. It’s a pleasure to celebrate local people, local spaces and the joy and creativity they bring.”
Tickets and what to expect
Early bird tickets are now available through Eventbrite, and will shortly be available from local Wellington businesses including Orbit in Wellington town centre.
Visitors can look forward to:
- accessing to a wide range of colourful and creative gardens
- opportunities to meet gardeners and ask questions
- inspiration for all types of outdoor spaces
- a friendly community atmosphere supporting a local community cause
Further information, including maps and garden listings, will be shared in the coming weeks.
Join us in 2026
We are still open to hearing form any local gardener or green space that would like to get involved and be part of the event and any local business who may want to support this community event. Join us in supporting your community at Wellington Open Gardens 2026.
For more information or to get involved, please call 01743 360 641 or email enquiries@community-resource.org.uk.
