Previous Charity Open Days and Events
May 2024 - NGS
Wonderful weather on both open day weekends. We were very lucky to have a live music and singing at the event. Thank you to everyone who came, volunteers and musicians.
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December 2023 - Christmas Special - NGS
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We were happy to see the visitors who came in spite of the cold. We are grateful for all support and volunteers, musicians and continued help from Barge Tiles for offering their parking facilities.
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30 April and 7 of May 2023 - NGS
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Ticket sales went to NGS, profits from tea and cakes went to St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley. We are very grateful to our family members, Musicians and volunteers who helped us on those days as well as to Barge Tiles for allowing us to use their car park.
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December 2022 - Christmas Special in support of MIND
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We were happy to see the visitors who came in spite of the cold wintry weather and snow. All ticket sales and profits from tea and cakes went to MIND, the mental health charity.
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1 and 8 of May 2022 - NGS
We had 134 paying visitors for the NGS over both days and profits from tea and cakes sales went to St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley. We are very grateful to our family members, volunteers who helped us on those days as well as to Barge Tiles for their parking.
2 May and 9 May 2021 - NGS
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Ticket sales went to NGS, profits from tea and cakes went to St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley. We would like to thank Barge Tiles and Community News for their support.
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5 May and 12 May 2020 - NGS
Ticket sales went to NGS, profits from tea and cakes went to St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley. We would like to thank Barge Tiles and Community News for their support. We are grateful to Barge Tiles for their car park and to all volunteers who helped us with the open days.
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5 and 6 May 2019 for NGS
30th June and Sunday 1 July 2018 for St Catherine's Hospice
We are very grateful to all our volunteers and family who helped us for both events. The lovely weather helped to attract visitors. As before, we would like to thank Barge Tiles for allowing us to use their car park.
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13 May and 14 May 2017 - NGS
We would like to thank all our volunteers for their support. Profits from tea and cake sales went to sale St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley.
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31 July 2016 - Bloomin Arts Theatre Company (charity ) -'Shakespeare Through the Garden at The Garth'
Bloomin'Arts Theatre Company is delighted to announce their celebration of the works of Shakespeare through the beautiful gardens of the Garth, Lingfield . In 1 hour, 10 plays , 32 characters, 62 deaths and a little audience participation. Mr William Shakespeare will lead an Elizabethan promenade around the magnificent Garth grounds . Along the way we will meet characters from his works, Hamlet, King Lear, the witches from Macbeth , Romeo and Juliet and a flutter of Fairies.
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The performance was a great success on a beautiful sunny day, much enjoyed by our visitors. We wish to thank Patricia and Frances from Bloomin' Arts for their hard work organising the day and Bob from Barge Tiles who once more kindly allowed us to use his car park.
Our personal thanks also go to the performers for their flowers and card.
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7 May and 8 May 2016 - NGS
We had over 200 visitors. Ticket sales went went to NGS and profits from teas and cake sales went to St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley. We would like to thank all our helpers for their kind support.
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20 Sept 2015 - Autumn Leaves Jazz event in support of St Catherine's Hospice
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The Jazz event called - Autumn Leaves . We had a live band - Momentum - play 1930s-1960s Jazz. We were so delighted with the weather. We are very grateful to all our volunteers.
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9-10 May 2015 - NGS
A very successful open days May 9 and 10 this year as part of the National Garden Scheme for the second consecutive year. Profits from tea and cake sales went to St Catherine's Hospice in Crawley. We are very grateful to all our volunteers for the successful weekend.
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14-15 June 2014 - NGS
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We decided to open our ' Pleasure Grounds' as the gardens were described as part of the National Garden Scheme (NGS), which supports 9 charities including Macmillan Cancer Support and Marie Curie Cancer Care. Over Saturday and Sunday , June 14 and 15 (2014) we had over 500 visitors. Profits from tea and cake sales went to the local Young Epilepsy on St Piers Lane. We would like to thank all volunteers who made this weekend successful.
“Impressive ornate gates, driveway bursting with beautiful colour bushes & shrubs. A fine looking red brick house, hard to imagine it was once a workhouse!”
“Stunning - fascinating history and a lot to see. We loved the live tudor music near the tea house!”
“Lovely gardens and trails, lots of things for children to look at as well as grown ups. The cake was also delicious on the day we went”
Disclaimer: By visiting the garden, you acknowledge and accept full responsibility for your own safety and well-being. The garden owner and management shall not be held liable for any accidents, injuries, or damages that may occur during your visit. some Uneven ground - please exercise caution and adhere to all posted rules and guidelines.
There is no on-site parking for Open Days - please see CONTACT US for parking details. Please do not touch the ornaments, decorations or lighting.