Ludham Open Gardens 28th June 2026

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A Great Day Out For Everyone!

28th June 2026

10am to 5pm

Car parks open at 9.30am

Come for an unforgettable day on the Norfolk Broads visiting Ludham for our wonderful Open Gardens and Classic Car Event.On the day, we will have:

12 Incredible Gardens to visit, many of which are waterside
Classic Car Show
Ferries to take you across the scenic water
Children’s Entertainment including School Fete
Plenty of food and drink options
Skippered Sailing Trips
Musical Entertainment
Norfolk Wherry
Owls to meet and hold (small additional charge) from Fritton Owl Sanctuary

The tickets are just £10 per person, available on the day, and children under 12 are free. Organised by the Friends of St Catherines Church charity, this incredible and unique event attracts visitors from all over the UK and is not to be missed! All proceeds from the day go toward the upkeep of our beautiful church.

Find out more below

Open Gardens

Our gardens are a bit special, even though we say it ourselves!! You can take a ferry from garden to garden at no extra cost, or walk if you prefer.

Classic Car Show

We will have hundreds of cars to see at our Classic Car Show this year. It’s a great event with some amazing cars for you to look at.

Children’s Entertainment

Lots to do for children! There is also the school fete running alongside our Open Gardens so its a great day out for all.

Wherry Visits

This year you have the opportunity to go aboard the magnificent Wherry Albion.

Sailing

Enjoy a skippered sailing trip on a traditional wooden half-decker

Entertainment

There will be lots of great entertainment all day, from shanty singers, to dancers to Morris dancers to a bit of pop and rock!

Food and Drink

Food and drink will be available in different areas as you walk around, including a Hog Roast, BBQ, Vietnamese Street food, fish and chips and of course lots and lots of tea and cake. There is also a bar plus a Prosecco bar operating all day!

Plant Sale and Advice

Need some advice on your plants? We will have rose and gardening experts available to answer all your questions – bring photos and show them to our experts. We will also have plants for sale.

Meet The Owls!

Come and meet some of the Owls from Fritton Owl Sanctuary. You can also hold one of these beautiful creatures for a small extra charge which goes direct to the Owl Sanctuary.

Artists en plein air competition

Artists Set to Capture the Spirit of Ludham Open Gardens and Classic Car Show

Ludham Open Gardens and Classic Car Show is delighted once again to welcome more than 15 artists who will be painting en plein air throughout this year’s event.

Artists will be capturing scenes from around the gardens, village and classic car displays, competing for a £100 prize generously donated by Rosemary & Co. Handmade Paint Brushes.

Visitors are invited to view the finished artworks and meet the artists at 3.45pm in the Gallery, located opposite Garden 1 on the event map, where the winning painting will also be announced.

The en plein air competition has become a popular feature of the event, showcasing the creativity and talent of local artists while celebrating the unique atmosphere and beauty of Ludham.

Map

Our map shows you where to park, the Open Garden locations, ferry points, entertainment, refreshments, toilets, plus all the locations suitable for wheelchair users.

2026 Map

Frequently asked questions

Please see answers to all the questions we frequently receive on Facebook. If you have any more questions please check our Facebook page.

How much is the entry fee?

Entry is £10 per person. This covers the Open Gardens event and the Classic Car Show.Tickets are available to buy in the car parks, Staithe Road and Horsefen Road. Children go free.

Where do I park?

The main car park is well signposted as you enter Ludham. Car parking is free. There is disabled parking available.

How accessible is the event?

We have disabled parking in the Staithe Road car park, NR29 5NP, and on Ludham Staithe NR29 5QG. There are disabled loos at all car parks. The Nancy Oldfield Trust are running accessible ferries across to the waterside gardens.

Are dogs allowed?

We love dogs but unfortunately dogs are not allowed in the gardens or on the ferries. Only Assistance dogs can enter the gardens. Dogs are allowed at the Classic Car Show as long as they are kept on a short lead.

How do I pay?

Your ‘ticket’ (buy on the day) is a wristband which gives you unlimited access to the gardens, the Classic Car Show and the ferries. We take cash and cards but cash is much quicker when ticket sales points are busy!

What about food and drink?

We have lots of options to suit everyone, from hog roast to fish and chips, plus of course lots of tea and cake! We will also have a bar in one of the gardens.

How do I enter my classic car into the car show?

Free Entry which is on a first come first served basis. Arrive from 8.30 am and before 10am. Your car must be registered before the year 2000. There is no need to pre book. Each car receives one free entry wrist band to the gardens. Postcode NR29 5NP – please follow signs on arrival.

What time should I arrive?

The car parks are open at 9.30am and the gardens open at 10am. The event ends at 5pm.

A few pictures from previous years…