European Garden Days

This post was written by Anaïs Niobey

For the first time, Jersey and Guernsey are taking part in the European Garden Day, an annual event across Europe allowing the public to (re)discover nature around them by visiting exceptional gardens and parks. The event will take place from 5 to 7 June 2026.

Discover the full programme on the official website: Rendez-vous aux jardins | Rendez-vous aux Jardins

Jersey gardens: 

  • Coronation Park | Open 7:00–20:00 | Free admission
  • Howard Davis Park | Open 7:30–22:00 | Free admission
  • Sir Winston Churchill Park | Open 24 hours | Free admission
  • Millennium Park | Open 7:30–20:00 | Free admission
  • Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (Jersey Zoo) | 09:30–17:00 (last entry 16:00) | 25% off bookings
  • Eric Young Orchid Foundation | 10:00–16:00 | Exceptional Free admission
  • Reg’s Garden – Badger’s Holt | 10:00–17:00 | Free admission
  • Judith Quérée’s Garden  | 5/6 June @ 10:00–16:00 |£7 self-guided or £12 guided tour. Group bookings can be made via judith@judithqueree.com or +44 (0) 1534 482191

Guernsey gardens: 

  • The Victorian Walled Kitchen Garden, Saumarez Park
  • Victor Hugo’s Garden at Hauteville House Garden
  • The Permaculture Garden Stocks Hotel, Sark
  • Hidden Gardens of St Pierre du Bois and La Foret
  • Wild Subtropical Gardens, Sausmarez Manor
  • Victorian Walled Garden, Government House
  • Bloomin’ Alderney
  • Le Grande Dixcart, Sark
  • Fermain Valley Hotel Garden
  • Bridget Ozanne Orchid Fields, La Société Guernesiaise
  • Candie Gardens
  • Charente Private Garden