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Open Gardens 2006
Welcome to our 'Open Garden Scheme', which we hope you will enjoy. These are not intended to be ‘show' gardens. They are ordinary gardens, loved by their owners who have kindly offered to share their pleasure with others and at the same time help raise much needed funding for the Hospice.
You are invited to visit the gardens listed – no appointment necessary. Unless otherwise indicated, the entrance fee is £1 for adults and 50p for children, per garden or group of gardens. Refreshments, a raffle and a variety of stalls will also be available.
SUNDAY 21st May 1 to 5pm HOSPICE GARDEN FESTIVAL Bostall Heath Playing Field, Bostall Hill, Abbey Wood (opposite Hospice entrance) This Annual event is always very popular, and provides the opportunity to find everything you need for the garden. From plants to shrubs, sheds to compost, hanging baskets to garden ornaments, there is something here for everyone who enjoys gardening. Throughout
the afternoon there will be all the fun of the fair with rides,
bouncy castles, ball pond, crafts and activities, dancing and musical
entertainment. Relax whilst the little ones enjoy the fun in our
safe play area.
With delicious treats and homemade cakes from our Country Kitchen, refreshing drinks and tasty snacks from our barbecue you're sure to enjoy the whole afternoon. We welcome donations of spare plants for us to sell - please ring 01322 524373 or 020 8312 2244 (Fundraising Dept) giving one week's notice, so we can arrange collection / delivery. FREE ENTRY and AMPLE FREE PARKING Buses 99 and B11
SUNDAY 11th June 2 to 5pm Today there are two gardens open for your enjoyment (only 5 minutes walk between them), which can be visited in either order for your £1 entrance fee. Do allow time to include them both! 31 Fairoak Drive , Avery Hill, ELTHAM SE9
This spacious garden offers a welcome opportunity to spend time in a delightful 'green oasis' in the borough of Greenwich. Herbaceous perennials and mature borders provide a backdrop to the colourful accents of annual planting. From the side entrance a broad patio leads to a generous lawn enhanced by various specimen trees and ornamental shrubs. In addition to a variety of stalls, and ever-popular refreshments, visitors may also enjoy musical entertainment provided during the afternoon by members of the Crayford Manor House Choir.
25 Crown Woods Way , Avery Hill, ELTHAM SE9
This large garden delights the eye and it is planned to attract wildlife. A couple of shallow steps lead from the patio to the two main lawns. Near the house is a big pond with an ornamental bird bath feature. An inviting winding pathway curves to a paved seating area beneath a graceful small tree. Several bird houses are positioned around the garden, sheltered by mature trees, and wisteria scrambles along a brick built pergola. Azaleas and camellia thrive in one bed and surrounding the garden there is a wealth of interesting planting. A small summerhouse and seats have been placed in different locations, inviting you to linger, relax and enjoy nature's beauty.
Wheelchair users may experience difficulty negotiating the steps, although the garden may be enjoyed from the patio. Important: Parents are warned to supervise small children carefully, as the pond is unguarded.
By car Fairoak Drive is off Crown Woods Way , a short distance from Avery Hill Park . Buses 132, 162, 286 journey along Bexley Road . (alight Avery Hill Road) then walk from the garage on the corner to 25 Crown Woods Way, beyond this Fairoak Drive is the first turning on the left. Bus B16 (alight Falconwood Station) then it`s a 15 minute walk down Riefield Road, left into Colepits Wood Road, then right into Fairoak Drive.
SUNDAY 18th June 2 to 5pm Two adjoining gardens in Pelham Road will be open this afternoon, so ‘pick and mix' which one you choose to visit first! 71 Pelham Road , BEXLEYHEATH
Last opened three years ago in aid of the Hospice, the owners have generously agreed once again to offer their beautiful 220 ft x 50 ft garden for our visitors to enjoy. They delight in collecting seeds from many of their own plants for propagation, and have successfully raised a surprisingly wide range of colourful and majestic delphiniums. There is a large lawn, featuring an 'island-type' flowerbed, surrounded by clipped shrubs and topiary. Beyond this are five different fruit trees, a small vegetable plot and stately conifers. The welcoming view from the patio is of a more intimate area of lawn, bounded by a rockery and raised beds, graced by a shapely magnolia tree.
69 Pelham Road , BEXLEYHEATH
Joining with them for the first time on this occasion, the neighbouring garden to number 71 will also be open on `the other side of the hedge.` Its contrasting position offers a restful spot to relax and enjoy a welcoming cup of tea and homemade cake.
Please note: There is one small step up to enter this garden and also a single step from the patio onto the lawn. Bus Routes 89, 229, 401, B16 Easy walk from Bexleyheath Bus Garage
SUNDAY 16th July 2 to 5pm Entrance to this special garden will be £2 Wychwood` 29 Parsonage Lane, North Cray, SIDCUP
Last opened in August 2004, this private acre of miniature parkland provides a most relaxing environment in which to spend a summer's afternoon. Stroll along winding, grassy paths and admire the rich variety of planting companions. With two contrasting ponds it is a haven for wildlife attracted by many of the special shrubs and deciduous and conifer trees. Each turning reveals new aspects of the garden, tempting your attention.
Finally sit back as you enjoy tea and homemade cake on the wide patio with its array of colourful pots and containers, or in a more secluded spot under one of the mature trees. The garden owners continue to introduce new ideas to enhance this stunning garden and returning visitors will be sure to see some new developments in the grounds surrounding their 'secret room'.
By car: Along North Cray Road to Penhill Nurseries. Turn left up Bunkers Hill. Follow the road into Cocksure Lane . Turn right at T-junction into Parsonage Lane . Park at the top end of Parsonage Lane, where it is wider, or by arrangement with No. 29. On foot: Off North Cray Road by Weatherley's Fencing and Garden Centre, up Parsonage Lane . 'Wychwood' is the second house past North Cray Riding Stables. Bus Route 492
SUNDAY 23rd July 2 to 5pm 130 Parkhill Road , BEXLEY
Opening for the first time is this graceful, formal garden in Old Bexley. The owners were awarded a Silver Medal (Garden Design Section) for their front garden entry in the annual “Bexley in Bloom” competition. The terrace behind the house is bounded by a magnificent arc of lavender hedge, scenting the summer air delightfully. The expansive lawn has a wide, curving herbaceous border along one side and an impressive timbered pergola walkway with clematis and vines. A recently developed area with raised beds and a fountain flank the side to the left of the driveway.
By
car: Parking for visitors with limited mobility
will be available on site. Bus Routes 132, 269
SATURDAY 29th July 12 noon to 5pm Garden Party tickets for this wonderful afternoon are available in advance at a cost of £6 each. Red House Garden Party, Red House Lane , BEXLEYHEATH
Visit the quaint tea room and enjoy fresh scones, cream and preserves and refreshing tea or coffee. Relax in the beautiful grounds whilst being entertained by live chamber music. Browse amongst our delightful craft stalls, gifts and collectibles and choose some homemade cakes and preserves to enjoy at home.
Ticket price includes a delicious cream tea and can be purchased from the Hospice Reception, all Hospice Shops and at Fundraising events
OPTIONAL TOURS of The Red House will take place throughout the afternoon at an additional cost of £6 (National Trust members – free). Tour bookings will be taken upon arrival.
By car: There is limited parking in the surrounding residential area. The nearest public car park is in Danson Park which is a 30 minute walk away and costs 90p. On foot, approx 20 minutes from Danson Park gates:- Walk along Bean Road (off Danson Road, opposite the park entrance near the Boathouse) and at end turn LEFT into Red House Lane. The Red House is a short distance along this lane, on the right.
SUNDAY 6th August 2 to 5pm 3 Tavistock Road , WELLING
The immaculate spectacle which this garden achieves truly reflects the reason for its impressive successes over many years entering the London Garden Society competition. (Especially notable are the two Gold Awards received in 2000.)
The superior quality of the lawn enhances the vibrant, massed colours of the bedding and containers and is certainly proof of the meticulous care which the owners devote to every aspect of their garden. It is a delight to include this in our programme once again, and it is certainly a `must` for those who have not previously had the experience of visiting the garden when it was opened in 2000 and 2003.
The next-door neighbours at number 5 Tavistock Road have kindly agreed to make their front garden accessible to visitors, and an array of stalls will be here for your enjoyment. Bus routes B11, 422
SUNDAY 13th August 2 to 5pm 12 The Dell, ABBEY WOOD, SE2
This extraordinary garden shows just how much wondrous variety can be fitted into an area of approximately 60 ft x 150 ft. The ingenious arrangement of individual features ensure that many discoveries will reward exploration, including a secret fairy grotto and a `misting / smoking` water feature! Some old `Abbey ruins` have been built around the garden and the owners were awarded 1 st Prize in 2004 and 2005 for the Best Back Garden in the ` Greenwich in Bloom` Competition.
Important: Owing to several steps that lead down behind the house, this garden unfortunately is not fully accessible for wheelchair users. However, it may be partially viewed from the paved terrace area.
By car: DO NOT PARK in The Dell, as it is a small cul-de-sac with restricted space for residents please use surrounding roads instead. On foot: Take an easy walk along Wickham Lane from Plumstead Corner, take second left into Glendown Road then left again into The Dell. Bus Routes 96, 422
SUNDAY 20th August 1 to 5pm Entrance to this special garden will be £2 Trinity Hospital Almshouses, Highbridge, GREENWICH
The charming small chapel will be open for visiting and refreshments will be available, along with a variety of stalls.
No parking allowed at the Hospital. Please use public car parks or off-street parking and walk along the Thames River Path. By train: Take the Greenwich Line and alight at Maze Hill Railway Station. Bus Routes 108, 180
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We
are delighted to offer a second opportunity to visit this charming
location. 
This
is an exceptional opportunity for everyone to visit the grounds
of The Red House, enjoy a delicious afternoon tea and support the
Hospice at the same time. 
Two
years ago we were given the rare privilege of public access to this
historic building, which lies on the banks of the Thames at Greenwich
. Dating from the early 7 th century it is built around a spectacular
courtyard which houses an ornamental pond and fountain. Beyond this
lie two acres of garden in which magnificent mulberry trees, shrubs,
rose beds and herbaceous planting can be found, together with plenty
of seating where you can relax and savour these sumptuous surroundings.