There are 16 LOVELY gardens to visit at the Hanley Swan Open Gardens, held over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
May Spring Bank Holiday Weekend
12 pm to 5 pm
Saturday 3rd May 2025
Sunday 4th May 2025
Monday 5th May 2025
There are 10 Gardens open around the extended village. If walking (circa 3 miles), lighten the load by using the footpath joining Roberts End, Picken End, and Gilberts End. If driving, please use the car parks listed on the map.
Your ticket is valid for ALL 3 days if returning please retain and wear your entry stickers.
Light lunches served outside and takeaway refreshments will be served throughout the weekend at the Grange (garden 1)
Dogs are also welcome but please check with each garden owner before entering their garden with your dog.
This locally run event helps to raise funds for the local Hanley Churches and is organised by Howard and Carol Hutchins.
Visit Hanley Swan Open Gardens and enjoy the idylic English Village with all the requisite hallmarks:
- A village green
- A village pond with gorgeous new Duck Houses
- A royal-sized oak tree
- Village store
- The Swan Country Inn – refreshments will be available over the weekend
Hanley Swan sits at the foothills of the fabulous Malvern Hills!
Over the May Spring Bank Holiday weekend, the villages enthusiastically invite you to share in our good fortune and join our annual Garden Party.
Below is a copy of the leaflet so you can see a little information about the gardens on show most years. Each garden offers something different and everyone is so welcoming and interesting to chat to and dogs are welcome too.
Enjoy a lovely stay in Hanley Swan and Escape to the Country at Orchard Side Bed and Breakfast and The Annex, self-catering, dog-friendly accommodation.

Hello, are dogs on leads welcome in the gardens? Thank you
Dogs are welcome to the Open Gardens, but we suggest you ask the garden owner before entering with your dog. It’s a very friendly village