Glorious Gardens
Garden open for February Half Term from 15 – 23 February 2025 and select weekends in March 8 & 9 and 15 & 16, 22 & 23, 29 & 30 March.
Please note: the Gardens are closed on 1 & 2 March.
Gardens are open from 10am – 3pm in February and March with last entry 2.30pm.
Main season open 5 April – 10 October (except for closures between 14-29 July and from 14-17 August)
Gardens are open from 10am -2.30pm in the Feb and March and from 10am – 5pm April – October (last entry 4pm).
The garden has been developed in turn by each Monarch since 1863. Set over 25 hectares (60 acres) and enjoyed by the Royal Family and their guests when in residence, the formal Gardens are open from April – October.
Most recently work has been undertaken to add the Topiary Garden and Lower Maze Garden. Under His Majesties direction to bring horticulture to the fore across the Estate, developing, enhancing, and expanding blank canvas areas.
A collection of Rhododendron, Camellia and Magnolia trees in April and June create more interest, shelter and privacy in the garden.
Much of the planting has now matured and along with a wide range of rare and unusual trees, under planted with shade loving plants, provide a spectacular display for those who enjoy the shape, colour and texture of leaves, stems and bark though the seasons.
Created by Geoffrey Jellicoe in 1947 for King George VI the North End of the garden is informally planted in a cottage garden style and usually at its best in late July
Read more about the Gardens here.
Book tickets and parking online ahead of your visit and take advantage of discounted rates.
Children’s tickets (16 and under), Sandringham Members, RHS, HHA and Carer’s must also obtain tickets before a visit. The time slot selected is your Garden entry time, you can spend as long as you like inside the Garden.